The pleasant weather Thursday morning — bright and cool, with temperatures still in the upper 50s by 7 a.m. — will not last long. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat watch beginning Saturday and extending through Monday. The forecast calls for a “dangerous combination of high heat and humidity.” Afternoon[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Prairie State graduate recognized for outstanding achievement
Omar Martinez of Homewood was recognized for his outstanding achievements during the Prairie State College graduation ceremonies May 19.
Driver injured in one-vehicle crash May 31
One person was injured in a one-vehicle crash Thursday evening on Riegel Road in Homewood. The vehicle struck a utility pole in the 18100 block, according to police. Homewood police and fire units responded to the scene after receiving the call shortly after 6:30 p.m. The driver was the sole[Read More…]
Rabid Brewing seeks liquor license amendment
Homewood trustees will consider a liquor license request from Rabid Brewing and a number of purchases, including police and public works equipment. Rabid Brewing is asking for a license that would allow the establishment to serve alcohol outdoors. The request would require an ordinance amending the class 16 liquor license[Read More…]
H-F staff awards four scholarships
The Homewood-Flossmoor Education Organization (HFEO), the union representing teachers and instructional assistants at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, has awarded four students with $500 scholarships. The winners were announced at the May honors convocation. HFEO Service Awards were presented to Kori Barnes and Christian Scott, and the HFEO Future Teacher Award was[Read More…]
21 H-F High students awarded scholarships
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Foundation has announced the 2018 scholarship winners. The foundation manages these scholarship accounts and makes the awards to seniors at the end of the school year. This year, 21 students received awards. Elizabeth F. Barry Memorial Scholarship — Lauren Parker, $2,500. Elyse Bell Girls Golf Scholarship — LaMeah Brownlee,[Read More…]
Homewood Memorial Day parade, ceremony to honor the fallen
Local veterans will be joined by community leaders and student musicians on Monday, May 28, for Homewood’s annual Memorial Day observance to honor those who gave their lives while serving the country. The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the 17900 block of Dixie Highway and will travel south[Read More…]
Triumph building purchase on board agenda Tuesday
Homewood officials have reached an agreement to purchase a vacant building that has for some time been featured in its plans for downtown redevelopment. Trustees on Tuesday will have an opportunity to approve a contract on the building at 2033-2045 Ridge Road and 18042-18044 Martin Avenue, commonly referred to as[Read More…]
Local police officers take to the roofs Friday to help Special Olympics
Local police officers will be taking to the rooftops on Friday, not as part of a surveillance operation but to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics. It’s the annual Cop on a Roof event.
May 19 tribute, book honor former Western Avenue School principal
A longtime principal at Western Avenue School in Flossmoor, Jack Henneberry, will be honored at a May 19 event marking the publication of a book that’s filled with his words of inspiration that he shared with his staff and the school community over the years. The event, which is free[Read More…]
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