After a social media threat of violence this past weekend and a meeting on possible student involvement in gang activity the previous weekend, the District 233 school board is holding a special meeting Tuesday, Oct. 30, to discuss security at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Because of the need to keep security[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Pumpkin Smash 2018 is Saturday
Dave Ward shows how it’s done during the 2017 Pumpkin Smash. (Chronicle file photo) Here’s a fun way to end the Halloween season – Pumpkin Smash 2018! The Homewood-Flossmoor Area Green Committee invites you to Coyote Run Golf Course, 800 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor, so you can use the[Read More…]
Trick-or-Treat and Halloween party set for Wednesday
No matter the weather, you can expect kids of all ages to be out for Halloween trick-or-treating in Homewood and Flossmoor on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Trick-or-treat hours are 3 to 7 p.m. in both villages. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is hosting its Halloween Happenings party from 6 to 8 p.m.[Read More…]
Teen charged with making threat against H-F High, second threat turned over to FBI
Felony charges have been filed against a 16-year-old Homewood-Flossmoor High School student in connection to threats made against the high school, and H-F officials report that school will be open Monday. [Updated.] Flossmoor police issued a statement Sunday afternoon saying the juvenile was charged Saturday, Oct. 27, by the Flossmoor[Read More…]
‘Mr. and MissCast’ cabaret Nov. 4 benefits Lighthouse LGBTQ+
“Mr. and MissCast,” a night of cabaret entertainment with a twist, is set for Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Flossmoor Community Church Community House, 847 Hutchinson. While guests will recognize the musical selections from Broadway shows, including “Funny Girl,” “Rent,” “Avenue Q,” “Waitress” and others, the works will take on[Read More…]
Suspect in custody after threats made against H-F High School
Flossmoor police have apprehended an individual who allegedly posted messages on multiple social media platforms on Saturday threatening violence at Homewood-Flossmoor High School on Monday. “The suspect is currently in custody and charges are pending in connection with the threat,” police said in an email announcement. “This is an ongoing[Read More…]
Registration open for Underground Railroad tour
The history of the Underground Railroad in the south Chicago region will be presented in a two-hour Freedom Trail hike and lecture on Saturday, Nov. 10. Retired Governors State University Professor Larry McClellan, a noted authority on the Underground Railroad in northern Illinois, and Tom Shepherd of the Little Calumet[Read More…]
No one injured in crash at Starbucks on Sunday
(Provided photos by Patrick Jackson) No one was injured Sunday when a vehicle crashed through the front window of the Starbuck’s shop at 17860 Halsted St. Homewood police said the incident occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m. The silver Honda Civic went into the store in reverse. Police said the[Read More…]
‘Sound of Music’ sing-along benefit is Nov. 4
Having a great voice isn’t a requirement. Come to the “Sound of Music” benefit for the fun! The H-F Fine and Performing Arts Council is presenting the “Sound of Music” sing-along Nov. 4 to support the Homewood-Flossmoor High School chorale’s trip to Italy this spring. There will be two showings[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider street resurfacing agreement, new liquor license for convenience store
Homewood trustees will consider an intergovernmental agreement at its Tuesday meeting that would enable the resurfacing of 175th Street. The agreement with the Cook County Department of Transportation would govern the project, which outlines resurfacing the street and repairing curbs and sidewalks from Ashland Avenue to the entrance to the[Read More…]


