The Cancer Support Center is hosting its second virtual fundraiser telethon on Sunday, April 11. Jump onto Zoom from 6 to 9 p.m. for the live event featuring entertainment, family-friendly fun and testimonials. Special hosts will be Sue Armato, executive director of the Cancer Support Center, and Karen Gordon, who[Read More…]
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Chronicle pop-up newsroom set for Saturday
Chronicle editor Eric Crump will host a virtual pop-up newsroom session on Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. Pop-up newsrooms are informal opportunities for readers, reporters and editors to talk about what’s going on in the H-F community. Everyone is invited to bring questions, story ideas, suggestions for the newspaper or[Read More…]
Sweat Equity closes after 30 years
The pandemic has presented many challenges for small businesses, including forcing some of them to close. For Sweat Equity Ltd., though they closed, they left a strong legacy behind in the community. Rita and Jeff Sachs, owners of the fitness center at 2413 183rd St., met in high school[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: March 17
Vaccination progress: South District Suburban Region State 8.2% 10.5% 12.6% Region 10 (includes H-F) Positive test rate: 3.5% Consecutive days under 8% test positivity: 56 Consecutive days ICU beds over 20% threshold: 75 Days of COVID-19 patient decreases or stable: 187 (Source: IDPH. Updated March 14) Homewood Cases: 1,485 (+3) (since the pandemic began)[Read More…]
3/18/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
STUFFY SLEEPOVER – There’s still time to sign up for the Stuffed Animal Campout. Drop off your favorite stuffed animal at Irons Oaks by 2 p.m. Friday and then watch social media to see it hiking, cooking over the fire, and sleeping in a tent. Pick it up the next[Read More…]
More for its money: Flossmoor touts ‘fabulous rate,’ higher proceeds on bond sale
Flossmoor’s voter-supported $10-million bond sale and the refinancing of more than $2 million worth of 2013 bonds is close to being a done deal. Finance Director Scott Bordui delivered what he called “fantastic news” during a regular meeting of the Village Board held Monday, March 15, regarding Flossmoor’s two-purpose issue[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: March 16
This graph shows the state’s progress in receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The scale on the right is the measure of vaccine doses received. The scale on the left is the measure of doses administered and the seven-day rolling average of administered doses. Region 10 (includes H-F) Positve test rate: 3.5%[Read More…]
Scott Wakeley named next District 233 superintendent
Scott Wakeley was selected to serve as the District 233 superintendent-elect for the 2021-22 school year and will move into the superintendent’s position when Superintendent Von Mansfield retires in June 2022, subject to finalization of a contract at that time. Wakeley comes to Homewood-Flossmoor High School with 17 years experience as[Read More…]
3/17/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SOCIAL SECURITY 101 – Learn about your benefits with this overview of Social Security including eligibility, resources, spousal benefits and scams. Register with Homewood Library. 4 p.m. Thursday on Zoom FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT – With this twist on a traditional hunt, enjoy making a craft and then search for treat-filled[Read More…]
6 candidates address H-F issues in election forum
Six residents wanting to serve on the District 233 school board got to share their ideas about what they will do over the next four years to improve Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The school board election is part of the Cook County Consolidated Elections scheduled for Tuesday, April 6. For more[Read More…]
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