Homewood-Flossmoor residents have a number of options for celebrating Independence day, from local parades and the annual Family Fun Fest to area fireworks displays.
Author: Chronicle staff
Metra to unveil Homewood station renovation plans at public meeting July 10
The process leading to a major renovation of Homewood’s train station is moving forward. Metra will hold an informational meeting in the Homewood village hall on Monday, July 10, at 7 p.m. to present plans for the renovation of the Homewood Metra and Amtrak stations. Proposed renovations include: reconstruction of[Read More…]
District 153 superintendent sets 2021 retirement date
Dale Mitchell, superintendent of Homewood School District 153 for the last 14 years, has announced his retirement after the 2020-21 academic year.
Homewood to hold public hearing Tuesday on proposed bond issue
Homewood trustees will host a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, prior to the regular board meeting to entertain comments about a proposed bond issue. The village plans to issue $1.9 million in general obligation bonds to pay for capital projects and major equipment purchases. In the regular[Read More…]
District 153 and teachers agree on new contract
Homewood School District 153 and the Homewood Education Association (HEA) have reached an agreement on a five-year contract that includes salary raises for teachers and staff. HEA approved the agreement on June 2. The District 153 board ratified it on June 7. Board President Shelly Marks characterized negotiations as positive and[Read More…]
Tuesday Metra meeting focuses on Electric Line schedule changes
Schedule changes to the Metra Electric Line train service, including some reductions, will be addressed at a Tuesday information meeting from 4 to 7 p.m. at Flossmoor Village Hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The Chronicle gave incorrect information on several items in a story posted Sunday that we regret. Corrected information[Read More…]
Five free summer concerts at Irwin Park
Homewood and Flossmoor residents have five opportunities to enjoy free outdoor concerts in Irwin Park bandshell, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District offers three Starry Nights programs starting at 7:30 p.m. Fortunate Sons will entertain June 22. The tribute band to Creedence Clearwater Revival performs[Read More…]
School staff members recognized for outstanding service
As the school year ends, teachers, administrators and staff are retiring from Homewood-Flossmoor schools. Whether it was giving a short term or more than 30 years of service, the work of these staff members has been greatly appreciated by all they came in contact with during the school day.[Read More…]
H-F High quizbowl team in national championship for second time
For the second year in a row, a Homewood-Flossmoor High School team has been selected to compete at the National Scholastic Championship quizbowl competition this weekend, June 10 and 11.
‘Touch a Truck’ lets kids have a look
Most kids see trucks drive by, but the “Touch a Truck” program let them get inside and pretend to drive the monsters of the roadway.


