Homewood is hosting a Black Friday blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 29 at the fire house, 17950 Dixie Highway. Donors must be at least 16 years old, be in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. Bring your ID with you. It is recommended[Read More…]
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Volunteers, donors help Open Access feed families in need on Thanksgiving
On Nov. 26, Crews of volunteers loaded up full turkey dinners in vehicles driven by other volunteers taking the meals to families in the South Suburbs who might otherwise not have full bellies on the traditional feast day of Thanksgiving. The meal distribution was the 12th annual Thanksgiving project by[Read More…]
Food drive Saturday, Dec. 7, at St. John Neumann
Volunteers at St. John Neumann Church, 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood, will be conducting a food drive from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. This will be a “pop-the-trunk” drive that will not require any direct contact between volunteers and donors. Mary Ellen Brabec said the food drive[Read More…]
11.27.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Holiday closings/changes Friendsgiving. Not My Dad will perform at Thornton Distillery, 400 E. Margaret St. in Thornton. The evening will help support Center for Food Equity in Medicine. Raffle tickets will raise money for a Christmas Dinner Food Bundle. The Center will also be conducting a food drive and the Distillery will[Read More…]
Glow Run raises more than $28,000 for Homewood PTA
Lights were flashing, the music was loud and the students at Willow School got to run around the gym Nov. 22 raising money for the District 153 PTA. At last count, more than $28,000 was donated. Glow Run, put on by the Booster company, was a new activity this year.[Read More…]
11.26.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting can be viewed here. Use meeting ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. On the agenda: A resolution to make publicly available the North Halsted TIF District Eligibility[Read More…]
Chronicle advertiser news: December 2024
Deadlines | Rates | Inserts | Thank you Short turnaround The December edition will be in the mail this week and already we’re getting started on the January edition that will go to the printer before the holiday. That’s pushed our ad order deadline to Dec. 6.* Anyone who needs[Read More…]
Chronicle partner: Governors State University
Governors State University (GovState) is celebrating 55 years of excellence, as well as the 10th anniversary of the first freshman class in 2024. In the last decade, the University has enjoyed record growth in its freshman students and athletic programs. On the academics side, GovState has elevated educational programs across[Read More…]
H-F expects its new science wing will begin serving students in March
The science wing under construction at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will be available for student use in March. The building will not be fully occupied, but Superintendent Scott Wakeley said it will operate as “a remote teaching site.” Wakeley said asking teachers to relocate to the science wing mid-semester isn’t feasible.[Read More…]
3 injured in crash Monday on Harwood
The driver and two occupants of a vehicle that struck a pole Monday, Nov. 25, were injured and transported to area hospitals for treatment, according to Homewood police. The crash occurred about 3:30 p.m. in the 18100 block of Harwood Ave., police said. A white Nissan was traveling northbound when[Read More…]
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