Author: Chronicle staff

Pipe bursts at H-F High

A water pipe broke in a classroom Thursday, June 27, in the South Building at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. When summer school students were dismissed at 12:50 p.m., crews shut off the water to make the necessary repairs, said Carla Erdey, director of communications at H-F.  Without water, no one was[Read More…]

6.27.2024 | What You Need To Know Today

H-F SUMMER THEATRE — Homewood-Flossmoor High School Summer Theatre presents “Dear Edwina Jr.” today at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, 999 Kedzie Ave. Tickets are available on GoFan. HOMEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING — The commission will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here.[Read More…]

6.26.2024 | What You Need To Know Today

MARTIN SQUARE BLOCK PARTY — The first village block party goes from 6 to 10 p.m. on Martin Square between Ridge Road and Chestnut Road in downtown Homewood. Have fun with All Sing Karaoke with DJ Nate Olson. Twisted Q will be selling food and drinks. There will be a few artisan[Read More…]

6.19.2024 | What You Need To Know Today

HF JUNETEENTH PARADE — The parade will start at 9 a.m. from Western Avenue School, travel south on Brassie Avenue to Flossmoor Road, then west to Park Junior High. Organizers invite residents to come out and enjoy the show. PICS IN THE PARK — Homewood-Flossmoor Park District hosts opportunities every Wednesday, 5 to 6:30[Read More…]

6.18.2024 | What You Need To Know Today

BUBBLES WITH BECKY — Discovery Preschool will host a pop-up bubble play session for kids age 2 to 5 from noon to 12:45 p.m. on the Irwin Center band shell, 18120 Highland Ave. Meet Ms. Becky on the Irwin Community Center band shell and enjoy whimsical bubble play. Guided tours of Discovery[Read More…]

Hart School students win at state track meet 

Members of the James Hart School Track Team walked away with medals at the Illinois Elementary School Association’s 2024 State Track and Field Meet, Class 4A in East Peoria on May 17 and 18. Hart School in Homewood qualified for state after placing in the sectional meet where the eighth[Read More…]

6.15.2024 | What You Need To Know Today

HF JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL. The fourth annual festival organized by You Matter 2 will include entertainment, art, food, history, activities for kids and many vendors in the Homewood-Flossmoor High School south parking lot, 999 Kedzie Ave., from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. FISHING DERBY — The annual William McDowell Fishing Derby will be held from 8[Read More…]

6.14.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend

HF JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL. The fourth annual festival organized by You Matter 2 will include entertainment, art, food, history, activities for kids and many vendors in the Homewood-Flossmoor High School south parking lot, 999 Kedzie Ave., from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. FISHING DERBY — The annual William McDowell Fishing Derby will be held from 8[Read More…]

Trailer lost but no injuries in fire Tuesday

Ridge Road was closed for about an hour Tuesday evening as Homewood firefighters fought a blaze in a trailer home at Ely’s Trailer Park. Fire Chief Bob Grabowski said no one was hurt in the incident, but the home was a total loss. The cause of the fire is still[Read More…]

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