H-F Band members, from left, Emily Pearce, Jazmyn Kelley, Paul Crecco, Ella Bohlman and Liam Hughes, perform for supporters at the January auction to support the H-F band’s trip to Europe. (Chronicle file photo) After months of planning and fundraising, hearing the word “canceled” was heartbreaking for members of Homewood-Flossmoor[Read More…]

State Superintendent of Education Carmen I. Ayala declared on Friday that remote learning days will begin for schools statewide on March 31 and continue until in-person instruction can resume.  As of now, the state’s stay-at-home order runs through April 7, although expectations are that schools will remain closed for the[Read More…]

A few weeks ago, I started thinking about what I’d write in this space for the H-F Chronicle’s April edition.  At first, I planned to write about the U.S. Postal Service and the Chronicle’s problems with mail delivery. We pay to have our monthly print edition delivered to every residential[Read More…]

PPE needed. In its COVID-19 update on Saturday, the village of Flossmoor provided information about how to donate personal protective equipment to healthcare workers. Serve Illinois is seeking potential donors of masks, gloves, gowns, eye protection, infection control kits, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and forehead thermometers. Donations for Flossmoor first responders can be[Read More…]

Port Billups, left, director of environmental service for Methodist Hospitals, picking up hand sanitizer from Andrew Howell, middle, co-owner, and Ari Klafter, head distiller at Thornton Distilling Company on Tuesday, March 24. (Carrie Steinweg/H-F Chronicle) Although the world is experiencing something that has never happened in our lifetimes, we are[Read More…]

Flossmoor police dispersed a group of teens who gathered at Homewood-Flossmoor High School Wednesday, according to Chief Tod Kamleiter. The size of the group exceeded Gov. JB Pritzker’s mandate that no more than 10 people gather in any one space, to prevent spreading the COVID-19 virus. The students were playing[Read More…]

Safe photo fun. Thomas Photographic Studio will do a communitywide photo shoot on Monday, March 26. Owners Angela and Colin Thomas said they will follow COVID-19 physical distancing recommendations for everyone’s safety, but they see the project as an opportunity to be creative, have fun and shed a little pandemic stress. “Because we cannot[Read More…]

Homewood paramedics who were exposed to the COVID-19 virus are still working, the village said in a statement released Wednesday. On Tuesday, the village sent a statement that incorrectly said the three paramedics were sent home and placed under self-quarantine. Wednesday’s statement clarified that mistake. “Under current CDC, Illinois Department[Read More…]

Savoya Taylor of Flossmoor admits her job climbing poles 50 feet in the air to work on electricity isn’t for everyone. Rain or shine, day or night, Taylor will be one of ComEd’s specialists working to give homes and businesses power. Savoya Taylor of Flossmoor demonstrates her ability to climb[Read More…]

Although Illinois has a “shelter in place” directive, South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) is still offering services to individuals and families who are in domestic violence situations.  Kris Scott of SSFS said the bilingual 24-hour hotline is always open for those in crisis and in need of emergency shelter. The[Read More…]