At its meeting on Monday, June 5, the Village of Flossmoor board passed a resolution honoring Evan Roberson, a recent fifth-grade graduate from Heather Hill Elementary. In addition to recognizing Evan’s outstanding character and dedication to the community, the village board appointed new members to the Public Art Commission and[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
6.7.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
BEYOND FOOD — NAMI South Suburbs of Chicago will present the online presentation “Beyond Food: Understanding Eating Disorders,” from 7-8:30 p.m. June 13 with Camille Williams. The event is free, but registration is required. Email [email protected] or call 708-852-9126 for more information. FLOSSMOOR HISTORY OPEN HOUSE — The Foundation for[Read More…]
06.06.2023 | What You Need to Know Today
FLOSSMOOR HISTORY OPEN HOUSE – The Foundation for the Preservation of Flossmoor History will host an open house from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday in its home at 2709 Flossmoor Road. Another open house will be held June 21.COFFEE WITH A COP – Flossmoor officers will be available at Dunning’s Gourmet Market[Read More…]
The Weeks | June 4: Celebrate Pride, graduation controversy, farewell to Carole, Walk With Anne
Farewell Carole (but not goodbye) For much of the Chronicle’s history, Carole Sharwarko has served as ace reporter, digital content manager, roving livestreamer and reliable generator of good ideas. Carole created the daily What You Need to Know Today post that many people depend upon. She sprang into action whenever[Read More…]
Homewood woman appointed president of Moraine Valley College
The Moraine Valley Board of Trustees appointed Pamela J. Haney as the college’s next president during a special meeting on May 31. Haney, of Homewood, is married to Homewood Village Manager Napoleon Haney. She will become Moraine Valley’s sixth president on July 1 following the retirement of Sylvia M. Jenkins,[Read More…]
Timing problem, miscommunication contribute to James Hart graduation cap controversy
When James Hart School eighth graders graduated Tuesday, May 30, Lilliana Ward did not make the walk with her peers because according to school officials, her cap did not meet district graduation dress policy. According to her mother, LeAnn Osby, the issue was whether Lilliana, who is of Indigenous heritage,[Read More…]
Flossmoor participates in Taps Across America to honor nation’s fallen
Residents, local scouts and a group of horn players gathered on Monday, May 29, in the traffic island in downtown Flossmoor for the village’s annual participation in Taps Across America. Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson reminded those gathered that the program was born in 2020, early in the COVID-19 pandemic. According to[Read More…]
Sunshine and patriotic music highlight Homewood Memorial Day ceremony
Summer weather greeted throngs of area residents who came to the Homewood Veterans Memorial park on Harwood Avenue Monday, May 29, to honor those who lost their lives in service to the nation. The Wally Burns VFW Post 8077 members followed their tradition of marking the occasion by placing wreaths[Read More…]
5.29.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES HOMEWOOD – The VFW ceremony will start at 10:30 a.m. today at Veteran’s Memorial at the intersection of Harwood Avenue and Olive Road. The James Hart School band will perform and the Homewood Police Department’s Color Guard Unit will participate in the ceremony. Harwood from near Kroner[Read More…]
The Weeks | May 28:
THE WEEK > Memorial Day in H-FHomewood VFW Post 8077 will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Park, Olive Road and Harwood Avenue. The James Hart Band will perform, Homewood Police Department’s Color Guard Unit will participate and there will be a wreath-laying ceremony. Harwood will be closed[Read More…]
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