For the third straight year, Lighthouse LGBTQ+ is sponsoring a party celebrating Pride in the H-F community, an event that has drawn many hundreds from the surrounding south suburban area.
Author: Chronicle staff
Crews begin demolishing landmark St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights
St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights is coming down. In a matter of weeks, the southeast corner at the intersection of U.S. 1 and U.S. 30 will be empty. The 108-year-old institution will be gone from its Chicago Heights location forever, after being folded into a new Franciscan Health operation at[Read More…]
Home on Aberdeen Street damaged by fire Sunday
A home in the 18300 block of Aberdeen Street was damaged in a fire Sunday night, according to Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski.
Bike it or watch it: Two ways to learn Hidden Gem race route
Organizers of the inaugural Hidden Gem Half Marathon in Flossmoor have announced “Bike the Gem,” a unique event on Saturday, July 13, to highlight the upcoming 13.1-mile course through the village. They are also producing a series of short videos featuring the sights to be seen along the route.
First-ever pride party rocks downtown Flossmoor Friday
As summer officially begins Friday, the Village of Flossmoor is sponsoring its first-ever Pride event, a celebration of the LGBTQ community. The event, slated between 6 and 10 p.m. in downtown Flossmoor, features a concert by the rock group Catfight, performances by other local entertainers and food and drinks from[Read More…]
Tennis Fest set for June 28, 29, 30
Whether you’re a beginner or a tennis pro, Tennis Fest 2019 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 28, 29 and 30, at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Racquet and Fitness Club, will have something for all players.
Humane society plans June 22 grand opening for new adoption center
The South Suburban Humane Society will celebrate the opening of its new adoption center at 2207 183rd St. in Homewood on Saturday, June 22. The ribbon cutting ceremony is set for Friday and will be followed by a grand opening open house Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. The organization[Read More…]
Night hike on Freedom Trail set for June 21
A night hike version of a walk on the Freedom Trail in South Cook County is planned from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21. Larry McClellan, a retired Governors State University professor and authority on the Underground Railroad in Northern Illinois, will be joined by Tom Shepherd of the Little[Read More…]
Body discovered in Coyote Run pond
The body of a 66-year-old white man was recovered from a pond on Coyote Run Golf Course in Flossmoor Thursday. Around 7 a.m., Flossmoor police responded to a call from maintenance workers at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District course, who reported discovering a body in a pond on the east side of the property.
Calyn Brumley honored as a top Marian Catholic graduate
Calyn Brumley of Flossmoor was selected as one of the top graduates in the Class of 2019 at Marian Catholic High School. From the class of 263 graduates, she was one of the 11 named as top students. This class had two students share honors as co-valedictorians. The commencement[Read More…]
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