The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Band Parents Association is hosting “A Taste of Europe” fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 18, to help defray expenses for the H-F Symphonic Winds and Jazz Band’s trip to Europe.  This 6:30 to 10 p.m. event in the H-F cafeteria brings the community together for special treats that[Read More…]

Sen. Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, opened his campaign headquarters at 15 Meadowview Square in Kankakee on Saturday, Jan. 4.  He was appointed to fill the 40th District senate seat vacated by Sen. Toi Hutchinson and is seeking election in the March 17 primary. The district includes most of Kankakee County; parts[Read More…]

Doyle Sims is celebrating the 25th anniversary of hissalon, Doyle Designed, in Flossmoor, where he sellshis own line of hair care products. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Artistry comes in many forms. There are so many things in this world that become a canvas to someone with an artistic eye and burgeoning creativity.[Read More…]

Complete with a balloon drop and countdown, the village of Homewood hosted its annual Noon Year’s Eve event at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Auditorium on Tuesday.

The Homewood-Flossmoor High School girls varsitybasketball team has started its seasonwith a 8-1 record. (Provided photo)  The girls varsity basketball team at Homewood-Flossmoor High School has kicked off the season with an outstanding 8-1 record. Some games, like the 50-49 win over Simeon High of Chicago, have been close, while others,[Read More…]

It’s tough to keep up with James “Chip” Coldren. Depending on when you call him, he may be enjoying time at home in Flossmoor, visiting a Cook County detention center, or consulting with police departments out-of-state.   James “Chip” Coldren learned  to play bagpipes from his  father. (Provided photo)  A nationally[Read More…]

Email works fine in most instances, but District 153’s Daily Living Skills at Willow School wanted pen pals.   Classroom aide Jesica-Lyn  Tellis helps students in the  Willow School Daily Living  Skills class open their  individual letters from their  pen pals. (Marilyn Thomas/  H-F Chronicle)    So, they wrote to students at 20 schools across the[Read More…]

South Suburban Humane Society celebrates the opening of its new adoption center in Homewood. The Homewood-Flossmoor District 233 board approved the new fine arts expansion project. Homewood Arts Council held the first show at its new gallery on Ridge Road. Viking Choir provides a singing send-off to retiring director Michael[Read More…]

   Chevrolet of Homewood owner Steve Phillipos,     center, introduces the family who won a new     car in the annual Homewood Chevy Cares     contest, Jeannette Farris, left, and her husband    Anthony Kowalski, right. (Eric Crump/H-F     Chronicle)   Every year at the Homewood Chevy Cares car giveaway[Read More…]

  The deterioration on the Norman house is    evident in this photo taken on Nov. 2.    (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)   In the year that just ended, I wanted the H-F Chronicle to do something about the Ken Norman house.   Actually, that has been one of my personal goals[Read More…]