Robert “Russ” Bensley of Flossmoor, an Emmy Award winning newsman and longtime producer who worked with Walter Cronkite at CBS, died on Aug. 9. He was 92. Mr. Bensley’s long career in journalism spanned decades following his graduation from Northwestern University where he earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in[Read More…]
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Teaching staffs in place but local districts need substitute teachers and bus drivers
Although many school districts across the nation are facing staffing shortages, Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Flossmoor District 161 and Homewood District 153 have been able to fill all their teacher positions. What’s lagging behind is substitute teachers and bus drivers. Districts have been able to hire new staff to take the[Read More…]
Kids can create their own tornadoes on Saturday with Doppler on Wheels
Weather usually happens to us, whether we want it to or not, but on Saturday, local kids will have a chance to create their own weather with the help of Doppler on Wheels. The University of Illinois project will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Homewood village[Read More…]
Izaak Walton’s ‘Seasons’ calendar makes a comeback for 2022-23
Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve is launching its fourth annual calendar photo competition, “Seasons of Izaak Walton/2023.” Last year, approximately 200 photos were entered into the competition for a spot on the calendar, “Seasons of Izaak Walton/2022,” showing the preserve in different months of the year. The new 12-month calendar will start with[Read More…]
8.12.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
MISS THIS? SHYEAH, RIGHT! – To celebrate the movie’s 30th anniversary, Rabid Brewing shows “Wayne’s World” outdoors at the beer field at 8 p.m. Saturday. Wear your flannel shirt, and bring a blanket or chair. Guapotacos will serve up dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. BLESSED BE THE BACKPACKS –[Read More…]
State health department offers free COVID-19 rapid tests to K-12 public schools (free content)
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on Wednesday, Aug. 10, it is providing a one-time bulk shipment of 1 million over-the-counter COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to K-12 public school districts outside of Chicago for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. The tests will be provided free of charge. The[Read More…]
8.11.22 | What You Need to Know Today
ONCE UPON A TIME – H- F Park District Children’s Theater transports us to fairyland, with presentations of Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel at 6 p.m. Friday outdoors at the Irwin Park Bandshell. Bring a chair; Snacks and beverages will be available to purchase. Tickets cost $5. BINGO FOR 55+BETTER –[Read More…]
Pop-up Chronicle newsroom at Homewood farmers market on Saturday (free content)
Members of the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle staff will be at a booth at the Homewood Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, to talk with readers. Extra copies of the most recent print edition will be available. The Chronicle is reviving the visits, just as editors[Read More…]
Back to school sales tax holiday continues until Aug. 14 (free content)
Families shopping for back-to-school supplies will be able to benefit from the state’s sales tax holiday that continues until Aug. 14. The 10-day sales tax holiday is the first for Illinois in more than a decade. It was created to save families $50 million on school supplies and is part[Read More…]
8.9.22 | What You Need to Know Today
SUMMER BREEZE CONCERT – Let your hair blow in the Summer Breeze Concert, presented by the Prairie State College Jazz Pioneers. The free, family-friendly show is from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium. HOMEWOOD VILLAGE BOARD – Homewood Village Board of Trustees meets tonight at[Read More…]
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