Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Wednesday that, effective immediately, public schools and long-term care facilities in the state would require masks, even for those who have been fully vaccinated. The emergence of the fast-spreading Delta variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 led to the decision, along with the fact[Read More…]

Flossmoor resident Regina Ceragioli will present a voice recital at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 6, at Infant Jesus of Prague Church, 1131 Douglas Ave. in Flossmoor. Ceragioli is making a career as a soprano. A graduate of Marian Catholic High School, she received a bachelor’s degree from Butler University[Read More…]

Are you someone who wants to work alongside a golf pro? Maybe you have a certain skill, such as Pilates personal trainer or hockey instructor?  The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has immediate openings in more than 20 job categories and will be sharing information with job applicants at a 4 to[Read More…]

It was good while it lasted.  In early June, mask requirements for those fully vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19 were relaxed and local residents were enjoying seeing their neighbors smiles for the first time in more than a year. The feeling of liberation was welcome, but of course[Read More…]

Girl Scouts from Homewood, Flossmoor and Glenwood will have the trip of a lifetime in summer 2022 when they travel to Savannah, Georgia, the birthplace of the Girl Scouts of America. Savannah was the home of Juliette Gordon Low, who founded the Girl Scouts in 1912.  Visiting her birthplace, now[Read More…]

Four newly minted teachers will be among the 28 new teacher faces when District 161 students return Aug. 12. For Jillian Jendra and Shakina Washington the pandemic threw a curve to the traditional student teaching routine, but Haley Erlandson and Miranda Quinn taught children at school. Here’s a look at[Read More…]

The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District took another step on improvements at Homewood Estates Park, and accepted a bid for repair work on the Merchants Park garage. At its July 20 meeting, park commissioners agreed to spend $22,722 for three six-foot picnic tables, two Americans with Disabilities Act picnic tables and four[Read More…]

After hearing from residents who felt helpless when Rich East High School closed their doors in 2020, State Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) sponsored a new law to prevent neighborhood schools from closing without public input. “The closure of Rich East High School left many households angry because the decision left[Read More…]

Ronakkumar Patel, owner of Family Wines & Liquors in Homewood, appeared before the Flossmoor Board of Trustees to initiate a request for a liquor license that would allow him to operate a wine bar and video gaming operation in the Flossmoor Commons shopping area. Trustees asked Patel to provide more[Read More…]

Matt Johnson directs the Community Band in its performance Thursday evening at Irwin Park. This was the second concert for the volunteer musicians. To celebrate the Olympics, Johnson selected music from around the world. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)