At the Homewood trustees meeting Tuesday, Oct. 10, Village Manager Jim Marino plans to introduce the question of whether the village should consider seeking home rule status. The board meets at 7:30 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Marino plans to present a number of issues facing the community,[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
International tennis player is new racquet sports manager at H-F Racquet Club
Umang Chadda, a top-ranked tennis player and world-class coach, will serve as the new racquet sports manager for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Racquet & Fitness Club.
Rail history will come alive for Homewood’s Hobo Night on Oct. 14
Families will have a chance to make a visit to Homewood’s railroad past on Saturday, Oct. 14, when the village hosts its annual Hobo Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Germany is new destination for H-F Orchestra’s spring trip
Members of the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Orchestra will be saying “hallo” to the people of Germany, rather than “hola” to the residents of Cuba. The spring trip to the island of Cuba has been canceled “due to concerns and the current conditions in Cuba,” said B.J. Engrav, H-F music teacher[Read More…]
College Board names H-F grads AP Scholars
The College Board has named seven recent graduates of Homewood-Flossmoor High School as National Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars. Michael Bonthron, Nathaniel Bouchie, Payton Gallery, Blessing Ibe, Matthew Scholefield, Lucy Sloan and Cole Weber were selected for earning an average score of at least 4 on all AP exams taken, plus[Read More…]
Homewood Science Center organizing for second Walk Walton fundraiser
“Celebrate the Science of the Season” is the theme for the second Walk Walton fundraiser Oct. 22 hosted by the Homewood Science Center.
Hart baseball team advances to sectionals
The James Hart School baseball team won the right to compete in Illinois Elementary School Association sectional play after defeating Parker Junior High on Monday, Sept. 18.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month marked by vigil Oct. 2 at Irwin Park
The community is invited to the South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) 12th annual candelight vigil at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, at Irwin Park, Ridge Road at Highland Avenue in Homewood. The vigil will feature music by members of Bel Canto Children’s Choir and a presentation by Cook County State’s[Read More…]
Homewood Fall Fest and Chili Cook-Off to feature ‘Pets on Parade’ benefit auction
Fall is chili time, and that means it’s time to taste the best chili area chefs can concoct. Homewood 16th annual Homewood Fall Fest will take place on Martin Avenue in downtown Homewood from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16.
Homewood to consider selling land to developers
At their regular board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 12, Homewood trustees will consider selling three parcels of land at the northwest corner of Halsted and 175th streets that would enable redevelopment of the property. Two developers are involved in the purchase. One developer, GMX, plans to build restaurants on the site. [Read More…]
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