Players march in the 2019 Flossmoor Baseball and Softball opening day parade. This year’s festivities, originally scheduled for April 18, could be pushed back as late as May. FBS officials continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and plan to make an announcement April 1. (Chronicle file photo)
Author: Eric Crump
Snowman gives spring a hint
The Dykstra kids, Karis, left, and Moriah, get recess, even though schools are closed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the family on Olive Road in Homewood took the opportunity to give spring a hint after an overnight snowfall. They built a snowman lounging on the “beach” in their front yard. Their[Read More…]
Be Well 2020: Yoga can reduce daily stresses, helps young and old stay fit
Editor’s note: This article is the ninth in a series of stories that originally were published in the Chronicle’s March 1 health and wellness supplement sponsored by Franciscan Health. Yoga is for everyone. Liz Smith, owner of Serendipity Yoga Studio in Homewood, said she occasionally hears from people who protest[Read More…]
Lunch is served at the HF Sports Complex
Schools are closed for the next two weeks at least due to concerns about the possible spread of the coronavirus, but kids still have to eat. Schools are offering carry out sack lunches for qualified students. On Tuesday, March 17, from left, Dana Pries, Willow School Principal Melissa Lawson, Lynne[Read More…]
Local businesses adapt: TP-beer pairings and other innovations
Local businesses have had to adapt fast to the rapidly spreading coronavirus and the social distancing measures imposed by state and local governments. In one case, TP is key. In consideration for the fact that TP shelves at stores were soon bare, Rabid Brewing of Homewood crafted a special promotion designed to[Read More…]
Local restaurants race to adapt as statewide dine-in ban goes into effect
A sign on the door of Redbird Cafe in Homewood on Monday morning lets patrons know that takeout service is available. Gov. JB Pritzker ordered all restaurants and bars in the state to stop dine-in service through March 30 as a way to combat the spread of the pandemic coronavirus.[Read More…]
Homewood to close village hall until April 1
Homewood village hall will be closed to the public from Monday, March 16, to Wednesday, April 1, in an effort to help slow the spread of the pandemic coronavirus. Mayor Richard Hofeld said residents who wish to pay bills can use the drop box in front of the building at[Read More…]
Metra, Pace focus on cleaning vehicles to slow the spread of COVID-19
Mass transit agencies that serve Homewood and Flossmoor are working to prevent the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, which was declared to be a pandemic on March 11. The main response has been increased cleaning efforts on buses and trains and increased efforts to educate customers about effective[Read More…]
Be Well 2020: The right moves make all the difference
Anyone who has injured a knee playing sports knows that physical therapy can get you back in the game. Anyone who suffers from arthritis knows that physical therapy (PT) can provide relief. Anyone who experiences neurological difficulties following a stroke knows physical therapy can help you re-learn motor functions. But did you[Read More…]
ShamROCK at Culture to benefit Homewood Arts Council
Local rock band Not My Dad will add an Irish touch to its playlist on Saturday to help celebrate St. Patrick’s day and support the Homewood Arts Council with ShamROCK, a party at Culture in downtown Homewood.
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