Tickets are on sale for the Homewood Science Center’s third Walk Walton fundraiser celebrating nature, science, music and crafts on Sunday, Oct. 21, at the Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 W. Ridge Road in Homewood. Discounted rates apply for tickets purchased by Oct. 10. Individual and group rates are available.
Author: Chronicle staff
IJP Block Party provides Oktoberfest fun for families
The annual Infant Jesus of Prague Block Party returns Saturday, Oct. 6. The family fun at 1131 Douglas Ave. in Flossmoor will last from 5 to 9 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand, including Cheesies, Warm Belly Bakery, American Glory, Los Portales and Joey’s Red Hots. Beer vendors will[Read More…]
Shots fired on Flossmoor street Friday, police say
Flossmoor police Friday responded to a report of shots being fired in a residential neighborhood. According to a community alert posted on Sept. 28, two shots were fired at about 2:40 p.m. at the intersection of Wallace Drive and Park Drive. Police said the incident took place following a confrontation[Read More…]
Fall Fest offers its Chili Cook-off and entertainment in Homewood
Homewood will celebrate the change of seasons with its annual Fall Fest and Chili Cook-off Saturday, Sept. 29. The party starts at 11 a.m. and continues through 10 p.m. with events, the chili tasting and serving, and outstanding musical entertainment. There also will be horse drawn wagon rides between 6 and[Read More…]
Community activist Dr. Francis Wright dies after battling cancer
Francis Wright Francis Wright, a former Homewood village trustee and dentist in Homewood, died Monday, Sept. 24, after a battle with cancer. Wright, who was 92, is recognized for his many contributions to the community and the profession by helping to organize the dental hygiene program at Prairie State College.[Read More…]
Akeelah’s inspirational story at H-F
Marcus Cruse and Morgan Barber of the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Theater Program will star in “Akeelah & the Bee,” a story about a Chicago girl who makes it to the National Spelling Bee and inspires others. The production is being presented at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 27 and[Read More…]
Downtown Homewood bookstore opens
Bookie’s New and Used Books held its ribbon-cutting and grand opening on Friday, Sept. 21, with village officials and store staff celebrating the opening of the company’s second store. Bookie’s also has a store in the Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. The independent book store first opened its doors on Sept. 8[Read More…]
H-F High hosts breakfast program for seniors Oct. 10
Senior citizens in the Homewood-Flossmoor High School community are invited to a complimentary breakfast at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, in the South Building cafeteria. Administrators will offer a school year overview. Guests will enjoy performances by student musicians and a student-guided tour that will include a visit to[Read More…]
Grant provides funds for two more Flossmoor fire captains
The Flossmoor Fire Department has an opportunity to add two new shift captains to its full-time staff thanks in part to a $348,992 Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grant. Funding is coming from a Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) grant program designed to provide funding to help[Read More…]
Thursday sales in Homewood benefit singers’ trip
It’s Ladies Night Out on Thursday in downtown Homewood when shopping will benefit the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Master Singers as they raise money for their trip to Italy in spring 2019. LouLouBelle, Art4Soul, Bottle & Bottega, UpsaDaisy, The Villager Gift Shop and Suzie’s Hallmark will donate 20 percent of the[Read More…]
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