The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association has honored Dr. Claude Gendreau with the 2019 ISVMA Veterinary Service Award. Veterinarian Dr. Claude Gendreau has won the 2019 ISVMA Veterinary Service Award. (File photo) The award honors an ISVMA member veterinarian who has demonstrated outstanding service as a member of the association.[Read More…]
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Jones introduces bill to assess trauma center impact
State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, announced recently he is introducing legislation which aims to address violence by creating a pilot program that will study the effect trauma centers have in communities disproportionately impacted with high levels of violence. Jones represents a portion of Homewood. “Pervasive violence is a[Read More…]
Homewood Heights club adds director of girls softball
Ron Newquist has joined Homewood Heights Baseball & Softball Club as director of girls softball, according to Brian Andreatta, president of the club. Ron Newquist, left, and Brian Andreatta, president of Homewood Heights Baseball & Softball Club. Newquist is joining the organization as director of girls softball. (Provided photo) "He will manage[Read More…]
Sen. Joyce hosts meeting Tuesday at PSC
Sen. Patrick Joyce will hold a listening town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, in the Prairie State College Conference Center-Proven IT Room, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. Joyce was appointed the 40th District senator following the resignation of Toi Hutchinson. He is being challenged[Read More…]
Homewood’s 2nd Arctic Dip will benefit the H-F Chronicle
Phil Komorowski is about to make a big splash in alittle pool during the 2019 Mayor's Arctic Dipin Homewood. (Chronicle file photo) The Village of Homewood is hosting the now annual “Mayor’s Arctic Dip” from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, on Martin Square and at the Homewood Science[Read More…]
Hawks great Bobby Hull at Flossmoor Station Jan. 15
Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery, 1035 Sterling Ave., is hosting an autograph signing and watch party with Chicago Blackhawks’ legend Bobby Hull on Wednesday, Jan. 15, starting at 4 p.m.
Cancer Support Center’s Texas Hold’em fundraiser is Feb. 1
The Community Board is hosting its 16th annual Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Balagio Ristorante, 17501 Dixie Highway in Homewood.
H-F students collecting books for literacy project
Two student organizations at Homewood-Flossmoor High School are conducting a children’s book drive as an act of service project in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 20.
Sen. Patrick Joyce opens campaign office
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…]
State agencies urge residents to be prepared for emergencies in 2020
Each year, millions of people around the world welcome the start of a new year by making personal resolutions. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI), Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people to ‘Resolve to be[Read More…]