Crews work Saturday, Aug. 22, on the roof of the Metra platform stairwell. The railway is addressing a number of repairs as part of a “bridge-gap” maintenance project. (Photo by Eric Crump/HF Chronicle) The flurry of attention and activity around Metra’s portion of the Homewood train station has continued this week. Tuesday night[Read More…]
Author: HF Chronicle Staff
Local piano students will help IPO wrap up summer concert series
Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education President Stephen Paredes cuts the ribbon with help from a student as the school community marks the opening of a new addition at Parker Junior High School. (Photo by Tom Houlihan/HF Chronicle) When the building now known as Parker Junior High School first opened, in 1953, it[Read More…]
Ribbon-cutting event Thursday marks completion of Parker addition
The new Dolphin Lake clubhouse will be open for use in a few weeks, according to HF Park District officials. What’s happening at 183rd Street and Governors Highway is nothing less than a transformation of one of the H-F area’s most visible intersections. Thanks to the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, the south[Read More…]
Fun, games, food highlight Saturday’s IJP Block Party
58 calls: Traffic Stop (29), Domestic Disturbance (2), Disturbance (1), Suspicious Circumstances (2), Suspicious Subject (1), Assist Fire Dept. (3), Juvenile Problem (3), Burglar Alarm (5), Traffic Accident with Damage (3), Lost Property (1), Verify Alarm Work (1), Lockout (1), Neighbor Problem (1), Escort (2), Information (1), Check Well Being[Read More…]
Walmart seeks property tax relief for redevelopment of former K-Mart store in Homewood
Irons Oaks Foundation is presenting its first Green Parenting Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, 2000 Western Ave., in Olympia Fields. Whether you count yourself as a “green family” or you’re just interested in learning more about the possibilities, this[Read More…]
Police Reports: Aug 5, 2015
The Irons Oaks Foundation is offering a variety of premium mums grown locally by Becker Farms in Crete. All proceeds provide financial support to the Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center. The pre-order deadline is Friday, Sept. 4. Pre-order by downloading and filling out the attached form, providing payment with the[Read More…]
Local artists seek funds to produce ‘Samurnauts’ graphic novel
From left, Elaine Smith, Jerry Thornton, Elaine Jones andAl Willett were among HF Park District volunteersand sponsors who were recognized Tuesday night for their contributions to local parks and park programs. (Photo by Tom Houlihan/HF Chronicle) Temperatures were cool Tuesday but feelings were warm as the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District hosted its first-ever appreciation event[Read More…]
South Suburban emergency response organization marks opening of new facility in Homewood
Runners zip past during the 2014 District 153 Fund Run. (HF Chronicle file photo) Get ready to run, walk or make a dash in support of Homewood schools at the 2015 Fund Run on Sept. 20 hosted by Foundation 153. “The annual Homewood Schools Fund Run is one of our favorite[Read More…]
Police Reports: Aug 4, 2015
The Ben Clark Jazz Quintet featuring Lincoln-Way High School Orchestra Director Stacy Williams-Jackson on bass will perform the final concert in Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s summer series at Ravisloe Country Club in Homewood. But before the quintet takes the stage at 7 p.m. Wednesday, guests will have a chance to hear[Read More…]
Friends of the Homewood Library dedicate room for teens
What do you think? Walmart is seeking the Homewood’s support for $4.3 million in property tax relief over 12 years to help with $25 million renovations to the former K-Mart building on Halsted Street. The Chronicle will cover the Board of Trustees meeting tonight at which the issue will be[Read More…]
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