NEW MOON NIGHT HIKE — Learn about the moon’s cycle, watch the stars and take a stroll through Irons Oaks woods, 20000 Western Ave. in Olympia Fields from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight. For ages 3 and up. Cost is $5 for H-F Park District residents, $7 for non-residents. Click here to[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Vernon Hills man dies from injuries at H-F High construction site
Flossmoor officials announced Tuesday morning, Feb. 8, that a worker injured the previous day at a construction site on the Homewood-Flossmoor High School campus on Monday has died. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, Ronald P. Simonson, 63, of Vernon Hills was pronounced dead at 11:58 a.m. Monday,[Read More…]
2.8.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
CANDLE MAKING & SIP — H-F Park District in partnership with Blue Pearl Candles will host an opportunity learn how to make candles while enjoying light refreshments and wine from noon to 2 p.m. today in Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. For ages 55 and up. Cost is $75[Read More…]
Former H-F speech coach honored by NFHS
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced Tuesday, Feb. 6, that former Homewood-Flossmoor High School English teacher and speech coach Janine Stroemer, who retired in 2022, has been awarded a National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) citation. The award is “designed to honor individuals who have made contributions to[Read More…]
2.7.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
2.6.2024STUDENT LEADERS NEEDED — The Homewood Science Center is seeking 11th and 12th grade students to serve as volunteer leaders to help with its Girls STEAM Celebration on April 13. Student Leadership Training will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at the science center, 18022 Dixie Highway.[Read More…]
2.6.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
ROVER’S RUN SURVEY— The H-F Park District is inviting residents to provide feedback on Rover’s Run Dog Park through an online survey. The board of commissioners recently voted to make the dog park open and free. One survey per person. VIKINGS NO. 1— In spite of a loss Saturday to Fishers, Indiana, the H-F High[Read More…]
2.3.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD BIKING/WALKING OPEN HOUSE — Anyone who has ideas or questions about how to improve cycling and walking infrastructure in Homewood will have a chance to share both at an open house Saturday from 10 to noon at GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 183rd St. The event is part of the village’s Transit-Oriented Development[Read More…]
2.1.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
METRA CHANGES GO INTO EFFECT — Metra tickets, fares and methods of purchase change effective today. More details about the changes can be found here. Highlights: COMMEMORATIVE BRICKS FOR VETERANS — The Flossmoor Veterans Memorial is selling commemorative bricks to honor veterans to help fund maintenance of the Wall of Honor memorial to be built adjacent[Read More…]
Obituary: Patricia D. Johannes
Patricia D. Johannes passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024, at her home in Homewood, Illinois, at the age of 91. Patricia was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Jayne Hudson (nee Mulvey) and John Hudson on May 6, 1932. She attended Mercy High School in Chicago, graduated in 1950, and[Read More…]
1.31.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
BIG BAD MUSICAL — Spotlight Performance Academy presents “The Big Bad Musical” at 6:30 p.m. in Homewood Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road. The show is billed as “a hilarious courtroom comedy bringing justice to the fairy tale forest.” Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and seniors. Tickets can be[Read More…]
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