Mark your calendars for Jan. 20, the date for the live and silent auction and party supporting the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Vikings Orchestra trip to Germany.
Author: Chronicle staff
Holiday greetings from the Chronicle
Rudolph. The Grinch. Ebenezer Scrooge. Frosty the Snowman. Ralphie and his Red Ryder BB gun. And of course, the family in the stable, angels singing on high, shepherds stunned by a star, the wise men following its wandering light. As usual, we have a lot of company for Christmas. It[Read More…]
White Christmas looks likely
The prognosis is good for a white Christmas this year. The National Weather Service forecast on Saturday called for a 100 percent chance of snow during the day Sunday, with accumulations of 4 to 6 inches possible. Any snow that falls could stick around for a while, too. Temperatures are[Read More…]
Home rule ordinances top the Homewood trustees agenda Tuesday
Trustees will consider five ordinances that, if adopted, would: Place the question before voters in the March 20 consolidated election whether to grant the village home rule authority Place limits on some of the authorities granted by home rule status, including the promise to abide by non-home rule property tax[Read More…]
Marian High School choir performs Christmas concert
Nolan Way, a senior from Homewood, takes part in “A Christmas Journey,” the annual Christmas choir concert at Marian Catholic High School. The various choirs sang traditional Christmas songs as well as carols in Spanish for the Dec. 5 program. (Provided photo by Mary Compton)
Holiday season giving is easy, helps local agencies, charities
Does the holiday season make you feel generous? You’re not alone. This is the time of year when most people open their hearts and wallets to help those in need, a way of spreading cheer that feels good. While there are worthy causes around the world, charitable giving close to[Read More…]
Let the holidays begin: The Chronicle Holiday Guide calendar
Our annual guide to holiday events and activites in Homewood and Flossmoor, which first appeared in the Dec. 1 print edition.
Noon Year’s Eve celebration to be limited attendance this year
The balloon drop during the 2016 Noon Year’s Eve celebration. (Chronicle file photo) In a Facebook post Thursday night, Homewood officials announced that the popular Noon Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31 would be limited to 300 people to comply with fire codes. In the past, families have packed[Read More…]
Recycled trees help local environment
Discarded Christmas trees can go to the curb and end up in a landfill, just taking up space, or they can be recycled, their chips added to mulch that will contribute to the local ecosystem. Thanks to project founders Jennifer Molski, Tony Manos and a host of volunteers, the choice[Read More…]
H-F High teachers select ‘Students of the Quarter’
Teachers at Homewood-Flossmoor High School named 16 students to the “Students of the Quarter” list for the first quarter of this school year. They were selected for their achievements in the classroom. Students and the departments that honored them are: Emmett Agting, reading; Juliette Benjamin, English; Ni’Kyla Causey-Seymour, world language;[Read More…]
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