Evan Roberson, a sixth grader at Parker Junior High, and Flossmoor resident Leonard Harris teamed up on Jan. 1 to handle the ceremonial duties for the last night of Kwanzaa. Stephanie Wright, Flossmoor community engagement manager, introduced Evan, who was honored by Mayor Michelle Nelson and the Board of Trustees in June[Read More…]
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H-F student lights kinara for 5th night of Kwanzaa
Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior Eva Mathis lit the kinara for the fifth night of Kwanzaa at Flossmoor Park on Dec. 30. The theme of the fifth night, Nia, represents the principle of purpose and highlights community and the restoration of culture. Mathis, surrounded by her family, has also served as the Homewood-Flossmoor[Read More…]
Local author offers a way to integrate room to breathe in busy lives
Rachel Raya Horcher of Homewood lives the busy-to-the-point-of-frantic life that many people experience these days. She is a solo mom with two medically complex children. She juggles more jobs and doctor’s appointments than many people and has become, by necessity, what she terms “a master of resilience.” Unlike many others[Read More…]
The Weeks | Dec. 31: Chronicle anniversaries coming soon, lights and tree recycling, teen reading challenge continues, Wonka Party
THE WEEK > Meeting Homewood Beautification Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Stuff to do Tuesday, Jan. 2 Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will continue its teen reading challenge all day from Jan. 2 through Jan. 9.[Read More…]
Wright’s last book traces history of Egyptian Trail
It’s easy to remember the historic Dixie Highway. Its name is on street signs from the north edge of Homewood to the south edge of Flossmoor. But the Egyptian Trail is not so well known, even though it ran along the same route from 175th Street to Flossmoor Road. The[Read More…]
District 161 superintendent lights candle on 1st night of Kwanzaa to celebrate unity
Flossmoor School District 161 Superintendent Dana Smith said he was honored to light the first candle on the kinara in Flossmoor Park on Tuesday, Dec. 26, in part because the theme of the first night, umoja, or unity, is a value the district focuses on promoting with students. “We spend[Read More…]
First Irons Oaks holiday trail walk a hit despite soggy conditions
About 450 people signed up for the first Light Up Trail Walk at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center. Irons Oaks Manager Cheryl Vargo thought that was a pretty good response for the new holiday event. She was even more impressed with the number of people who braved rain on one[Read More…]
12.29.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
TRASH PICKUP — Homewood Disposal will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25. All residential and commercial service will be delayed one day the week of Christmas, so Thursday pickup is on Friday and Friday pickup is on Saturday. WINTER BREAK TEEN READING CHALLENGE — Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will continue its[Read More…]
Homewood capital projects to move ahead with surplus fund transfer
The Village of Homewood officially became debt free after paying off a $1.8 million bond on Nov. 14. The bond was issued in 2020. A budget surplus generated by a healthy economy means the village will not have to issue a new bond in order to complete its planned capital[Read More…]
Advocate opens new mental health center
On Dec. 12, mental health treatment services in the South Suburbs got a boost as Advocate South Suburban Hospital, 17800 Kedzie Ave. in Hazel Crest, opened the doors on its new behavioral health center. The new inpatient psychiatric treatment facility is replacing the unit at Advocate Christ Medical Center in[Read More…]
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