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…]
Author: Chronicle staff
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…]
Staff changes on the Homewood trustees’ agenda Tuesday
The Homewood Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, Nov. 28, will be dominated by personnel moves. Six staff members will take the oath of office in new positions or as new employees. Larry Lipinski will be sworn in as a captain in the fire department. Jason Presnik will be sworn in[Read More…]
IEA grant helps D153 create Little Free Libraries
Every school in Homewood District 153 now has a Little Free Library thanks to a $750 grant from the Illinois Education Association (IEA) and four volunteers.
Holiday merriment in Homewood kicks off Dec. 1 with an expanded events
The fun will begin at 5 p.m. with Homewood Science Center’s Polar Express Party and the opening of an outdoor market on Martin Avenue south of Ridge Road. The event will continue until 9 p.m., with family activities and holiday shopping throughout the evening. The year, there will be a[Read More…]
Homewood officials to discuss possible home rule limitations at Tuesday board meeting
At an informational meeting about home rule on Thursday, Village Manager Jim Marino noted that officials are aware of the concerns residents have about the potential for increased property taxes. Home rule, if approved by voters, would give the village more power than it currently has to raise taxes and[Read More…]
Law enforcement investigates threat to H-F High School, concludes it was a hoax
The FBI and Homewood police investigated a possible threat against Homewood-Flossmoor High School on Sunday but concluded the incident was a hoax. School will be in session as normal on Monday. In a letter to parents, Superintendent Von Mansfield and Principal Jerry Anderson said someone contacted the FBI after[Read More…]
Homewood Public Library levy shows no tax increase
The Homewood Public Library is not expecting to see an increase in its tax levy, according to Amy Crump, executive director. The board will accept public comment on the proposed levy at a hearing at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The board’s regular[Read More…]
Flossmoor to celebrate the season with Winterfest Dec. 9
The holiday season returns to downtown Flossmoor with a host of Winterfest activities on Dec. 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. Winterfest, sponsored by the village of Flossmoor, will have additional activities this year in partnership with local businesses.The menorah and Christmas tree lighting will take place at 5:15 p.m.[Read More…]
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