Members of the H-F High Assessment Department, from left,Micah Easter, Rachel Giddens, Tim Laba and David Kushearned a Those Who Excel Award from the Illinois StateBoard of Education for their outstanding work.(Photo by Marilyn Thomas/HF Chronicle) Collecting data can be valuable. At Homewood-Flossmoor High School, a designated staff works on student[Read More…]
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Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Perry, left, officially installed theRev. Robert Kyfes, right, as the new pastor ofSt. Joseph Parish in Homewood on Saturday.(Photo by Marilyn Thomas/HF Chronicle) Auxilliary Bishop Joseph N. Perry, vicar for Vicariate VI in the Archdiocese of Chicago, officially installed the Rev. Robert Kyfes as the 7th pastor of[Read More…]
Walt’s parking lots gets new surface
Vivien Haggerty came to the Homewood Farmers Market dressed for the wet weather, including a pair of rubber boots that were obviously designed to facilitate jumping in puddles. So she did. (Photos by Eric Crump/HF Chronicle) The wet weather made for a slow day at the market, according to Market[Read More…]
Flossmoor takes first step toward allowing video gambling
August was a busy month! I started by going on an Agriculture tour of Kankakee County to talk with farmers and hear their unique needs and concerns. I also saw the Second District’s natural beauty with a tour of the Pembroke Savanna Nature Preserve and a walking tour along the[Read More…]
Helping mom at the market
Falling temperatures, a soaking rain early Saturday and a damp forecast conspired to scuttle this year’s Flossmoor Fest. Village officials said the safety of the community was the main concern when organizers made the decision. Organizers began notifying festival participants about mid-morning, and at 11:20 a.m. they sent an email[Read More…]
House Speaker Michael Madigan: House would have overridden governor’s veto if all 71 Democrats were present
On Sunday, Oct. 4, the annual Cancer Support Center Walk of Hope is expected to bring 1,000 participants into Homewood for the 21st annual fundraiser. The goal is to raise $115,000. Supporters can walk the Homewood course as an individual or a team participant. Walkers can go a mile, three[Read More…]
Homewood Taekwondo instructor Patti Barnum earns elite rank
One juvenile was apprehended and another suspect remains at large after the two allegedly accosted and attempted to rob an off-duty police officer late Thursday in Homewood, according to a news release from the Homewood Police Department. The two suspects approached the officer in the 18600 block of Klimm Avenue[Read More…]
Power out in four H-F areas Tuesday afternoon
Village officials acknowledged Wednesday that efforts to persuade Bed, Bath & Beyond to reverse the decision to close its Homewood store have not been successful. Company officials confirmed at the end of August that the store was slated to close, although no specific date was provided. Officials said the reason[Read More…]
Homewood Portillo’s set to open Sept. 15
On Sunday, Oct. 4, the annual Cancer Support Center Walk of Hope is expected to bring 1,000 participants into Homewood for the 21st annual fundraiser. The goal is to raise $115,000. Supporters can walk the Homewood course as an individual or a team participant. Walkers can go a mile, three miles or[Read More…]
H-F Chronicle accepted for membership in Illinois Press Association
Flossmoor Fest Chairman Tom Tomaszewski makes announcements during the 2014 Flossmoor Fest. The festival returns Saturday for an all-day opportunity to enjoy good food, fun activites and socializing with neighbors. (Photo provided by the Village of Flossmoor) As community celebrations go, Flossmoor Fest is a relatively modest affair. There are no parades and no[Read More…]
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