Dianne Skinner Schramko, 77, of Ligonier, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 4, 1942 a daughter of the late Dr. Maurice D. Skinner and Betty (Dunkle) Skinner.
Author: Chronicle staff
State awards grant money the H-F District 233
Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 was awarded a $1.8 million 2020 Property Tax Relief Program (PTRP) grant from the Illinois State Board of Education. To receive the grant, the school board agreed to abate taxes by that amount in both 2020 and 2021. Property owners will see a tax reduction[Read More…]
Local actresses on stage for next Drama Group production
Mary Page Marlowe at age 69 (Suzanne Ashlock of Homewood, seated) is comforted by her nurse Mary (Caroline Herrera) in this scene from “Mary Page Marlowe.” (Provided photo) Residents of Homewood and Flossmoor will be appearing on stage when The Drama Group presents “Mary Page Marlowe” over two February weekends.[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to honor retiring fire captains Tuesday
Homewood trustees will honor two retiring fire captains, Lawrence Lipinski and William Wright, at the board meeting Tuesday, Jan. 28. Lipinski and Wright each served the Homewood Fire Department for 40 years. Their retirements opened up four positions within the fire department, according to Fire Chief Bob Grabowski. The oath[Read More…]
H-F students present Community Culture Fest Sunday
Students ages 5 through 18 are invited to a Community Culture Fest from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Homewood Science Center. The free event is hosted by students in the Homewood-Flossmoor High School MVP Collaborative Arts Class. The students have been working on creating a[Read More…]
As Sewell retires, Flossmoor begins search for new fire chief
Flossmoor Fire Chief Chris Sewell has retired following 10 years as head of the village’s fire department. Sewell announced his decision in December. His last day at the department was Jan. 16.
Prince charming and sweetheart dances in February
It’s time to party with your special young darling in February. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is hosting its Prince Charming Dance on Saturday, Feb. 1, for moms, grandmothers and aunts who want to escort prince charming to the ballroom.
Aurelio’s benefit Tuesday supports D153 trip
A Tuesday fundraiser at Aurelio’s will benefit the students at James Hart School who are planning for the annual sixth grade trip to White Pines Nature Ranch.
Diane Bierwagen | Jan. 4, 2020
Bierwagen, Diane, formerly of Homewood IL, passed away on 1/4/2020. For full obituary and memorial details, please visit www.heflebowerfuneralservices.com.
Flossmoor’s fire department set record for calls in 2019
Flossmoor Fire Department set a new record for emergency calls in 2019, responding to 1,720 requests for service.