Voters in Homewood and Flossmoor will go to the polls on March 19 to select their party’s presidential nominee, but there are lots of other elected positions for voters to choose from. President Joe Biden is seeking re-election as the Democratic Party’s nominee. He’s being challenged by Minnesota Congressman Dean[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
3.1.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
VIKINGS IN SECTIONAL — The IHSA boys Class 4A sectional championship pits H-F against Bloom High. Game starts at 6 p.m. tonight at Rich Township High School, 5000 Sauk Trail, Richton Park. Buy tickets here. POOL PASSES ON SALE — Lions Club Pool passes go on sale today. Early-bird rates are in effect until Tuesday,[Read More…]
Homewood police investigate Tuesday carjacking
A man and a woman wearing ski masks reportedly hijacked a vehicle in the 800 block of Elder Road on Tuesday evening, according to Homewood police. Officers responded to the location at about 6:10 p.m. and learned that the pair approached the victim, who was sitting in a silver Kia[Read More…]
2.28.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION — Flossmoor School District 161 will hold kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at each elementary school: Flossmoor Hills, 3721 Beech St., 708-647-7100; Heather Hill, 1439 Lawrence Crescent, 708-647-7200; Serena Hills, 255 Pleasant Drive, Chicago Heights, 708-647-7300; and Western Avenue, 940 Western Ave., 708-647-7400. YOUTH[Read More…]
2.27.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
AFRICAN FOLKTALES — “Oba the Poetic Storyteller presents: The Eagles Who Thought They Were Chickens Stories and Folktales from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. Oba William King will tell African folktales. Children under 9 years old must have an[Read More…]
District 153 Special Olympians advance to state competition
District 153 has four students who will be competing in state Special Olympics competition after taking first place during the Region E basketball games. Noah Hanzelin, Sierra Holly, Ross McManus and Randall Walters Jr. took first place honors and will move on to state competition March 8-10 at Illinois State[Read More…]
2.24.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
VIKING GIRLS HEAD TO ELITE 8 — Homewood-Flossmoor High School announced Friday that the girls’ basketball defeated Lincoln Way-East 47-36 Thursday night and now heads to the Elite 8. On Monday the team will play Nazareth Academy at Hinsdale Central at 7 p.m. “AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’” — The 1930s in Harlem come alive in[Read More…]
2.23.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
“AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’” — The 1930s in Harlem come alive in this swinging revue at the Drama Group studio, 330 202nd St., Chicago Heights, celebrating the world of the Cotton Club and honkytonk dives in classic Fats Waller songs. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, Feb. 24; and[Read More…]
2.21.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
LOULOU BELLE CELEBRATES 8 The boutique at 2049 Ridge Road in Homewood will celebrate its eighth anniversary with Ladies’ Night. “Enjoy bubbles, bites, raffles and create a mini floral arrangement to take home.” “AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’” The 1930s in Harlem come alive in this swinging revue at the Drama Group studio, 330 202nd[Read More…]
4 injured, 1 dead in single vehicle crash Tuesday
A one-vehicle crash in the 17900 block of Governors Highway Tuesday, Feb. 20, left four people injured and one dead, according to Homewood police. The crash occurred about 2:25 p.m. The driver and three passengers were transported to a local hospital. A fourth passenger was pronounced dead at the scene,[Read More…]