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…]
Author: Chronicle staff
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.
Homewood resident honored by Illinois State Historical Society
The Illinois State Historical Society presented Elaine Egdorf of Homewood with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding efforts in her community and across the state.
Six H-F seniors awarded HFPA scholarships
The six winners of Homewood Flossmoor High School Parents Association (HFPA) scholarship were announced at the May 24 honors convocation. Recipients of the $500 scholarships and their colleges are: Jessica Ashby, Howard University;Jenna Bostick, Grand Valley State University; Jayson Doss, Columbia College Chicago; Lillian Gosha, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Alexis[Read More…]
Racquet Club gearing up for Senior Health & Fitness Day May 31
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Racquet Club is planning a host of activities on Wednesday, May 31, to mark National Senior Health & Fitness Day. The special events at the racquet club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood, will provide seniors with information through presentations; a chance to get their health[Read More…]
Hart School names 48 members to National Junior Honor Society
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) at James Hart School in Homewood inducted 48 new members. Parents and administrators were present for the candle-lighting ceremony on April 17. Students who have a cumulative 3.75 GPA after five terms ― three from sixth grade and two from seventh grade[Read More…]
H-F tennis doubles pair gearing up for state title play
On Thursday morning, Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s tennis doubles team of Will Knox and Perry Hoag will be competing in the opening round of Illinois High School Association state tennis championships.
Chronicle launches garage sale, help wanted ads
Readers can now find garage sale listings and job postings on the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle’s website, hfchronicle.com. The Chronicle launched these new website pages in mid-April due to popular demand, said Public Outreach Manager Patty Houlihan. “Lots of readers have asked us to list garage sales. We’re glad to add them[Read More…]
Homewood trustees consider new two-year budget plan on Tuesday
Homewood officials cited a rebounding local economy and years of frugality as factors in a sound village budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year starting May 1. Homewood Finance Director Dennis Bubenik gave village trustees a look at the $35.5 million budget at the March 28 board meeting. The board[Read More…]
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