Although rain moved in during the afternoon, Flossmoor residents enjoyed a warm sunny morning in which to celebrate the nation’s birthday. Scenes from the annual parade by Andrew Burke-Stevenson (ABS) and Ryan Burke-Stevenson (RBS) for the H-F Chronicle. ABS gallery RBS gallery
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Unique performances, health providers coming together at Healthy Homewood Fest July 16
Healthy Homewood Fest, an outdoor festival planned for Saturday, July 16, in Homewood, will bring together wellness providers for physical and mental well being. Healthy Homewood Fest will take place from noon to 8 p.m. on Martin Avenue in downtown Homewood with a main stage and smaller tents for exhibitors. Liz[Read More…]
GSU partners with SIU on combined BA/JD degree program
Students at Governors State University will be eligible for law school admission at Southern Illinois University through a new 3 + 3 partnership between the two institutions. The agreement, approved in June, also creates a way to diversify the student body at the SIU law school that over time will[Read More…]
07.04.2022 | What You Need to Know Today
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Community picnic returns with traditional family activities
The 4th of July community picnic will return this year to Izaak Walton Nature Preserve after a pandemic hiatus, but the event will reach back further than two years for its inspiration. The Family Fun Fest sponsored by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, which followed the Homewood 4th of July parade[Read More…]
Homewood Home Depot crew helps spruce up Cancer Support Center
A generous $10,000 gift and plenty of free labor helped transform spaces at the Cancer Support Center on Friday, July 1. A team of Home Depot employees work at assembling a standing flower bed frame to be used at the Homewood Cancer Support Center. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle) Johnny Alva, store[Read More…]
Linda Hansen selected to new Marian Catholic High VP position
Marian Catholic High School has selected Linda Hansen as vice president of Ministry and Mission. She is the first person to hold the position and was selected from a national search. The school, a Catholic institution led by the Dominican Sisters order, places special emphasis on the education of the[Read More…]
7.2.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
ROCKIN’ AT THE MARKET – Homewood musician and singer-songwriter Dolph Chaney performs at Homewood Farmers Market from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. NEW FAMILY BUSINESS – The new business Roots + Fire Water hosts its Grand Opening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The mother-daughter business at 1941 Ridge[Read More…]
Communities hosting variety of events, concerts in July
There’s plenty happening in the Homewood and Flossmoor communities to keep everyone entertained this month.Homewood parade, picnic returnAfter a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Homewood’s popular 4th of July parade and community picnic will return this year. As in pre-pandemic times, the parade will start at the St.[Read More…]
6.30.22 | What You Need to Know Today
LISTEN ABOUT US – WGN Radio 720 features a day of special features about Homewood, including Homewood Bat Company, Homewood Disposal Service, Homewood Science Center and Ravisloe Country Club. Also find videos online by searching “WGN Your Hometown.” RACE TO VICTORY – Create and race your own aerodynamic car, and[Read More…]