The Homewood Science Center’s “Ready, Set, Experiment!” Pop-Up Science Program on Saturday, Sept. 16, will give kids the chance to learn through doing. This program runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the science center, 18022 Dixie Highway. Chemists from Dober Corporation will have several stations for hands-on activities[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Hurricane Harvey fundraiser, collection planned at Flossmoor Station
Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery is holding a fundraiser Tuesday for victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. The establishment is also collecting clothing and other needed supplies that will be sent to the Houston area this week. Dean Armstrong, who owns Flossmoor Station with his wife Carolyn, announced the fundraiser[Read More…]
Metra Electric’s new schedule takes effect Sept. 11
Starting Monday, Sept. 11, trains from Homewood and Flossmoor will be running on a new Metra Rail schedule. Commuter rush hour schedules have only slight changes. Those riding downtown mid-day Monday through Friday and are accustomed to getting trains from Flossmoor leaving at 10 minutes past the hour, will now[Read More…]
Flossmoor eyes increased safety measures at downtown traffic circle
Following a downtown traffic accident last week, Flossmoor announced increased safety measures at the Sterling Avenue traffic circle between the north entrance to the Metra station and the post office. In an Aug. 30 post on the Flossmoor Facebook page, village officials said the safety improvements will include the removal[Read More…]
Homewood’s Hart School helps with hurricane relief
In three days, James Hart School students and staff managed to raise nearly $1,500 for relief efforts in Texas.
Surveillance photo shows possible car burglary suspect: police
Flossmoor police are looking for further information on a suspect who may be involved in a string of vehicle burglaries in the village.
Police say Hart student’s alleged threats considered unfounded
Threats against students at James Hart School in Homewood may have been posted online in jest, but they were taken very seriously by the Homewood Police Department and District 153 school officials. On the evening of Friday, Aug. 25, police said a Hart student saw comments on social media made[Read More…]
8th annual Fund Run for Homewood Schools is Sept. 17
Runners, walkers and supporters will gather Sunday, Sept. 17, for the 8th annual Homewood Schools Fund Run. The race, hosted by Foundation 153, raises money for programs and school initiatives that are not paid for through the school budget.
Cancer Support Center sets Fall Walk of Hope for Oct. 1
“Be a Super Hero” is the theme for the Oct. 1 Cancer Support Center’s Fall Walk of Hope. The annual fundraiser supports the center’s programs and resources, which are provided at no charge to anyone living with a cancer diagnosis, as well as to their loved ones. The goal this[Read More…]
H-F Foundation sponsors golf outing on Sept. 15
It’s a golf, dinner and the Homewood-Flossmoor High School homecoming football game extravaganza on Sept. 15 for the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Money raised from the event supports activities and equipment for the high school’s various student organizations. In 2016-17, the foundation gave $20,000 in grants to support[Read More…]
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