Author: Chronicle staff

H-F Park District to host Youth Hockey Day at ice arena

Youth hockey fans have an opportunity for a “puck-tacular day of Youth Hockey fun,” according to an H-F Park District promo, starting at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at the H-F Ice Arena, 777 Kedzie Ave. The event will include raffle baskets, a poster-making station, a food truck and shoot-the-puck[Read More…]

1.19.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend

JUST ENOUGH TO GET BY: CLASSICAL MUSIC — Professional opera singer Rosemary Joyce will lead a session for adults from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, on how to connect with classical music without feeling intimidated, overwhelmed or undereducated. STEM SATURDAY — Science learning and fun[Read More…]

1.18.2024 | What You Need To Know Today

FLOSSMOOR PLAN COMMISSION — Members will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Find the agenda here. The commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a special use permit from Andrea Forte of Flossmoor to operate a day care at 19509 Governors Highway.[Read More…]

Obituary: Rowe Ellen Crowley Moore

Ellen Moore (born Rowe Ellen Crowley) passed away peacefully in her sleep at a retirement home in Coralville, Iowa, on January 9, 2024. She was 86 years old. Rowe Ellen was born at St James Hospital in Chicago Heights, Illinois, on November 3, 1937. Her parents were Claire Francis (Gierman)[Read More…]

1.17.2024 | What You Need To Know Today

HOMEWOOD LIBRARY BOARD — Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, in the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Find the agenda here. FLOSSMOOR CENTENNIAL WEBSITE — Flossmoor unveiled a website for the village’s centennial celebration. It includes a list of the year’s events and a timeline tracing the village’s history. The website includes[Read More…]

Obituary: Judith Clause Garber

Judith Clause Garber died on December 17, 2023 at her home in Des Moines at the age of 81. Born in Jefferson, Iowa, she graduated with a B.S. degree from Iowa State University where she was the president of the Tri-Delta sorority. She was a member of honors groups and[Read More…]

1.16.2024 | What You Need To Know Today

COLD — The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill warning until noon today. The low overnight was expected to be -8 and the high will be 2. With winds up to 25 mph, the wind chill could be near -30. Districts 153, 161 and 233 will move to e-learning today[Read More…]

H-F welcomes Ida B. Wells’ great-granddaughter for ‘Pursing the Dream’ event Jan. 24

Ida B. Wells will be remembered at the Jan. 24 “Pursuing the Dream” event at Homewood-Flossmoor High School when her great-granddaughter, Michelle Duster, takes the stage as the event’s keynote speaker. The program, at 7 p.m. in the Mall Auditorium, is dedicated to celebrating black history and encouraging unity. This[Read More…]

1.12.2024 | What You Need To Know Today

SNOW — The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Friday and early Saturday with 6 inches or more of heavy, blowing snow possible. High winds late Friday could create blizzard conditions. On Sunday, the temperature is expected to plunge to a high of 3 degrees. The highs Monday[Read More…]

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