On Tuesday, Village of Homewood trustees approved a resolution declaring the day, and District 153 children prepared cards of thanks presented at the school board meeting on Monday, Nov. 12.
Author: Chronicle staff
Homewood Science Center has gifts centered around science
Santa’s workshop has been busy generating toys for children who love creativity and learning. His special creations are available at the Homewood Science Center’s PopUp Science Shop starting Saturday, Nov. 24. The specialty toys will help break the status quo with fun gifts that will encourage a child’s learn in[Read More…]
H-F teen arrested after bringing bullets to school
Flossmoor police arrested a Homewood-Flossmoor High School student when it was discovered he brought loose bullets into the school Monday, Nov. 12. School officials notified police mid-morning that there was a suspicion that a student may have bullets. The student was identified, searched and the bullets were located, according to[Read More…]
Second annual FCC talent show to raise funds for PADS shelter
An eclectic group of local children and adults will show off their talents on Friday, Nov. 16, when Flossmoor Community Church hosts its second annual ShowOff talent show. The talent show, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the FCC Community House, 847 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor, will raise money to[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider Harvey water rate study
At its regular meeting Tuesday, the Homewood Board of Trustees will consider hiring a consulting firm to conduct a study of the water costs incurred by the city of Harvey. The study is intended to establish actual costs for Harvey to deliver water to Homewood and several other area communities.[Read More…]
Wreath, tree sale benefits Cancer Support Center
The Cancer Support Center is taking orders through Friday, Nov. 23, for its holiday tree and wreath sale. The sale coincides with the Village of Homewood’s Holiday Lights festivities on Dec. 7, where trees and wreaths will be available for pick-up. A 24-inch Fraser fir wreath is $30; a 6-[Read More…]
Freddie’s opens custard, steakburgers shop on Halsted
(Provided photo) Homewood and company officials cut the ribbon Tuesday, Nov. 6, to mark the official opening of Freddie’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers at 17601 Halsted St. in Homewood. Helping Mayor Richard Hofeld preside over the ceremony, in the beige shirt, is Ben Simon, vice president of operation’s for Freddie’s. He is[Read More…]
Tuskegee Airmen movie, exhibit at PSC Nov. 13 and 14
The Red Tail Squadron traveling experience features a mobile movie theater showing the movie “Rise Above” about Tuskegee Airmen. (Provided photo) In celebration of Veterans Day, Prairie State College is hosting a special exhibit on the Tuskegee Airmen on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 13 and 14. The commemorative Air[Read More…]
Two teams advance to National Adaptive Tennis Tournament
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will have two teams competing in the United States Tennis Association’s National Adaptive Unified Doubles Tournament in Florida.
Nine District 153 staffers awarded ‘Those Who Excel’ honors
Nine outstanding school staff in Homewood District 153 were honored with “Those Who Excel” honors awarded by the Illinois State Board of Education. The recognition was presented at a banquet Oct. 20 in Normal, Ill.
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