The Village of Homewood was notified today that three of its paramedics have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus while responding to a call in Homewood. None has reported having symptoms of the virus. Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski notified the Region 7 Project Medical Director at Ingalls for South[Read More…]

Players march in the 2019 Flossmoor Baseball and Softball opening day parade. This year’s festivities, originally scheduled for April 18, could be pushed back as late as May. FBS officials continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and plan to make an announcement April 1. (Chronicle file photo) The youth baseball[Read More…]

Connecting with music. It’s not an accident that local festivals and farmers markets always have live music. We connect with each other through music, whether we perform it, dance to it or just let it wash over us. There’s not much live music to be found these days. However, on Wednesday,[Read More…]

P. Andrew Lindstrom, affectionately known as Mr. Red and White for his faithful support of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, died Wednesday, March 18. Lindstrom, 66, was born and raised in Homewood. He died from complications from a pre-existing medical condition. Andrew Lindstrom, left, in his locally famous red and white suit,[Read More…]

This school year’s calendar is in flux, but Homewood District 153 board members adopted the 2020-21 school calendar and designated Oct. 12 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, rather than the traditional Columbus Day. Columbus Day was declared a national holiday in 1934 in recognition of Christopher Columbus’ exploration of a new[Read More…]

Be smart. Don’t panic. Be vigilant. “That’s what you need to do to be OK,” said Dr. Bernard Heilicser. “And you will be OK.” Dr. Bernie Heilicser Heilicser, the emergency medical system director of South Cook County EMS for the last 36 years, and a Flossmoor resident, says it’s true[Read More…]

Editor’s note: This article is the eighth in a series of stories that originally were published in the Chronicle’s March 1 health and wellness supplement sponsored by Franciscan Health.  “If you are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, Prairie State College is a great place to start,” said PSC[Read More…]

Metra announced on Tuesday that the commuter rail service will continue with its regular weekday schedule at least through Friday and that any switch to an alternate schedule will be announced well in advance. Businesses are getting creative to survive and to serve the community during this crisis. One solution[Read More…]

The village of Homewood issued an update on Tuesday outlining further service limitations design to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  The drop box in front of Homewood village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, can be used to pay bills while village hall is closed as a precaution against the spread of[Read More…]

The latest in the H-F community’s efforts to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Fox32 reported on Saturday that a Hazel Crest woman has tested positive for coronavirus and came in contact with Hazel Crest police officers, who are now in quarantine.  Looking for activities to keep the kids occupied while schools are[Read More…]