A chicken kept at a   Homewood home,   where back yard coops   are allowed, with some   restrictions. (Chronicle   file photo)  Chickens will not be crossing the road into Flossmoor anytime soon. In a unanimous vote, village board members Monday turned down a request to allow backyard chickens in Flossmoor. Officially, the board reaffirmed a ban[Read More…]

Homewood officials announced last week that enforcement of new parking limits on a number of narrow streets will go into effect in mid-September. Public works crews began Aug. 14 to install signs noting the restriction to one-side-only parking on streets that are less than 20 feet wide. An amendment to[Read More…]

When it comes to keeping kids healthy, sleep is as important as nutrition and exercise – especially during the school year when mental concentration is a must!      Dr. Kaveh   Rahmani New research shows that “Vitamin Zzzzz” can help children fight obesity, avoid illness and succeed in the classroom.  But[Read More…]

Illinois Sen. Toi Hutchinson, D – Chicago Heights, who represents Flossmoor in the Illinois legislature, released the following statement Sunday, Aug. 13, after voting to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of historic school funding reform contained in Senate Bill 1.   “For decades, Illinois students have suffered under a system of[Read More…]

As another academic year begins, the village of Flossmoor is partnering with local school districts to welcome students back to the classroom. The village is hosting a Back to School Meet and Greet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at Flossmoor Park, 2523 Flossmoor Road. Officials from Flossmoor District[Read More…]

The Chronicle asked our newest school administrators questions to help introduce them to the community.  Although a few are familiar faces, they will be in new roles this school year. Others we are welcoming to the Homewood-Flossmoor community. Melissa Lawson   Melissa Lawson PrincipalWillow School, [email protected] Where did you grow[Read More…]

  Chickens at the Majewski hen house are let out of  the coop for a time, giving them freedom to roam  and eat. Deb Majewski said catching them once  they’ve been out is a hard job. (Photos by  Brittney Ermon/H-F Chronicle)  They can be found every day in stores and freezers in Homewood and are[Read More…]

  Alex Griff swings the sledge hammer at the red marker.  With enough force, a buzzer on the simulator will  sound to indicate the firefighter has broken down  a door. It is one of the exercises at the Mutual Aid  Box Alarm System (MABAS) center in Homewood.  (Photos by Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)  Start with a 50-pound[Read More…]

Police officers often meet members of their communities under difficult circumstances, when the residents have either apparently violated a law or have been victims of a crime.  National Night Out is intended as a chance for residents and police to mingle under friendlier, less fraught conditions, and on Tuesday, Aug.[Read More…]

A local business in Flossmoor holding two fundraisers in August, with hopes of giving back to those in need. Doyle Designed Salon will be donating 10 percent of all hair services proceeds from Aug. 1 to 6 to the Pantry of Rich Township. The salon is also collecting canned goods[Read More…]