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…]
Author: Chronicle staff
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…]
Schools cancel in-person classes for Friday in advance of winter storm
Homewood and Flossmoor schools have canceled in-person classes for Friday, Jan. 12, after the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for the area. Six or more inches of wet snow and high winds are expected through Saturday morning. Flossmoor District 161 officials said buildings will be closed and[Read More…]
1.11.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
SNOW — The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Friday and early Saturday with 6 inches or more of heavy, blowing snow possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 to 50 mph late Friday, creating blizzard conditions. On Sunday, the temperature is expected to plunge to a[Read More…]
1.9.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
SNOW — The National Weather Service is predicting 2 to 4 inches of snow overnight and into the morning. HOMEWOOD BOARD — Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here. Attend remotely here or dial 312-626-6799. ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. The board will consider[Read More…]
01.08.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory from 8 p.m. tonight until noon Tuesday, Jan. 9. The forecast calls for wet snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and winds gusting as high as 30 mph, according to NWS. Snowfall rates of 1 to[Read More…]
1.6.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
SNOW — The National Weather Service is predicting as much as 1 to 2 inches of slow overnight with the possibility of another half inch before noon today. STEM SATURDAY — The program from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway, will focus on animals of the[Read More…]


