After a social media threat of violence this past weekend and a meeting on possible student involvement in gang activity the previous weekend, the District 233 school board is holding a special meeting Tuesday, Oct. 30, to discuss security at Homewood-Flossmoor High School.  Because of the need to keep security[Read More…]

  Dave Ward shows how it’s   done during the 2017   Pumpkin Smash. (Chronicle   file photo)  Here’s a fun way to end the Halloween season – Pumpkin Smash 2018! The Homewood-Flossmoor Area Green Committee invites you to Coyote Run Golf Course, 800 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor, so you can use the[Read More…]

You may find your “pot of gold” in the first H-F community Queen of Hearts game. The prize is up to $10,100 and growing.  Queen of Hearts raffles have taken off in other communities, and this first one here is picking up interest, said Terry Keigher, a member of the[Read More…]

No matter the weather, you can expect kids of all ages to be out for Halloween trick-or-treating in Homewood and Flossmoor on Wednesday, Oct. 31.  Trick-or-treat hours are 3 to 7 p.m. in both villages.   The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is hosting its Halloween Happenings party from 6 to 8 p.m.[Read More…]

“Mr. and MissCast,” a night of cabaret entertainment with a twist, is set for Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Flossmoor Community Church Community House, 847 Hutchinson.  While guests will recognize the musical selections from Broadway shows, including “Funny Girl,” “Rent,” “Avenue Q,” “Waitress” and others, the works will take on[Read More…]

A raffle that could potentially result in a seven-figure prize may be coming to Homewood.  The Homewood village board is considering the village’s first Queen of Hearts raffle after a license request was made by Glenwood Academy. The raffle would be held at 5th Quarter and Pressroom Eatery at 18105[Read More…]

Flossmoor police have apprehended an individual who allegedly posted messages on multiple social media platforms on Saturday threatening violence at Homewood-Flossmoor High School on Monday. “The suspect is currently in custody and charges are pending in connection with the threat,” police said in an email announcement. “This is an ongoing[Read More…]

Some may say it takes a “green thumb” but most gardeners know it takes serious dedication, hard work and lots of water to keep a garden spectacular enough to win a blue ribbon.  The Homewood Beautification Committee awarded blue ribbons to nine homeowners for their outstanding gardening work that enhanced the[Read More…]

Has Lions Club Pool been a yearly summer stop for you or your family?  Did visits to the Racquet & Fitness Club improve your health?  Do your kids love a particular playground? Your pet enjoying the dog park?  The Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle is looking for your stories about H-F parks, park[Read More…]

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