Sara Schnoor, principal of District 153’s Churchill School, has resigned her position. She stepped into the role of principal four years ago. She came to Homewood after serving as assistant principal at a school in Tinley Park. Schnoor followed Nikki Kerr who was Churchill principal for three years. She followed[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
CDC relaxes safety guidelines for COVID-19 infection
It was four years ago, on March 13, 2020, that the United States shut down in an effort to control the COVID-19 virus. Now, with fewer people dying from the disease and a great number of Americans vaccinated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has relaxed its guidelines for[Read More…]
4.3.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
COUNTY ROADWORK IN HOMEWOOD — Homewood announced that Cook County Department of Transportation will be installing fiber optic cable during April on Ashland Avenue from 175th Street to Cedar Road, on Cedar to Harwood Avenue, then on Dixie Highway under the viaduct and north to 175th Street. POLAR PLUNGE — Homewood Flossmoor High School[Read More…]
Marian Catholic speech team named state champs
Marian Catholic High School students brought home the state championship trophy for their Performance in the Round presentation at the IHSA state speech tournament in February. The Performance in the Round team members were Isaiah Allison, Ryan Blair, Joseph Bojda, Noah Burks, Robyn Carroll, Tori Cates, Gabrielle Giden, Tyler Grayson,[Read More…]
4.2.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
H-F PARK DISTRICT BOARD — Commissioners will hold a committee meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, in the Goldberg Administration Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road. Find the agenda here. Highlights: The board will discuss Dolphin Lake Clubhouse fees, credit card fees and the park district’s master plan. BREMEN TOWNSHIP BOARD — Trustees will meet[Read More…]
Homewood police investigate report of shots fired Sunday night
Homewood police are investigating a report of shots fired in the 18100 block of Center Avenue on Sunday, March 31. Police received reports of shots fired shortly after 8 p.m. Officers who responded to the scene said they found several spent shell casings, but whoever was responsible apparently had fled[Read More…]
H-F High Scholastic Bowl team wins tourneys to enter state competition, Jack Piros honored
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Scholastic Bowl team placed in the top eight teams in the IHSA state meet, after winning regional and sectional competitions. Senior Jack Piros was named to the Scholastic Bowl All-State team. He is only the third H-F player in school history to be All-State twice. He[Read More…]
Homewood Library’s 100th celebration tickets are on sale
The Homewood Public Library is celebrating 100 years of service to the community this year with a special anniversary party at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. The library was founded in 1924, so this party will have a Roaring ‘20s theme. Patrons are welcome to come in their ‘20s[Read More…]
3.22.2024 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT — The H-F Park District will host an evening egg hunt in two sessions, 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. and 8:30 to 9:15 p.m. tonight at Irons Oaks, 20000 Western Ave. Bring a flashlight and basket. A non-paying adult must accompany child. The hunts will start promptly at the registered start[Read More…]
Voters say no to Thornton Township mental health tax, plus other election results
Thornton Township’s proposal to establish a mental health board funded by a 0.15% property tax to mental health services was soundly defeated in the primary election Tuesday, March 19, according to preliminary results posted by the Cook County Clerk’s office. The mental health board, which would have distributed proceeds from[Read More…]
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