Homewood District 153 administrators and teachers are looking at ways to administer learning assessments now that students are attending school remotely. The unprecedented situation is raising a number of challenges. At the school board meeting Tuesday, Kathy Schaeflein, director of curriculum and instruction, and Cathryne Czarnecki, a member of the district’s[Read More…]
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Vehicle crash sends car into Boston Market building
Cancer Support Center hosts Ungala on Oct. 30
The Cancer Support Center invites attendees to “dress down” for its Harvest Moon Ungala on Friday, Oct. 30. Guests can attend in person, or set a virtual party with a meal from Balagio’s Ristorante. The gala is one of four major fundraisers for the not-for-profit organization that offers its services[Read More…]
State email service helps Illinois drivers restore privileges
Secretary of State Jesse White announced on Wednesday that a new email service is available to members of the public who need information on reinstating driving privileges, obtaining driving relief or scheduling an administrative hearing. Individuals who have a driver’s license suspension or revocation or any other loss of driving[Read More…]
Letter: Dunning’s Market helps build community
Dear Chronicle, Thank you for highlighting the vibrancy that Dunning’s Market brings to our community. Whether in Cherry Creek Plaza or downtown Flossmoor, the market is a community highlight. The staff is always friendly and the food never misses the mark for being fresh and delicious. Perhaps, the most endearing[Read More…]
Casino parking lot permit gains Homewood board approval
A special use permit was approved for a parking garage for the firm hoping to develop a casino along the border of Homewood and East Hazel Crest. Wind Creek LLC hopes to develop the property west of Halsted Street between the Halsted Street Exchange on Interstate 80/294 and 175th Street.[Read More…]
Cook County launches $20 million mortgage assistance program for suburban residents
Cook County announced on Thursday, Oct. 8, the launch of the $20 million Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Mortgage Assistance program to help suburban residents experiencing financial insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. It will pay[Read More…]
PopUp Science program wins nod in Chicago Innovation competition
Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve announces winners of calendar photo contest
Chronicle seeks new third partner as Houlihan retires
With Tom Houlihan’s retirement from this newspaper at the end of 2020, the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle has an exciting opportunity for change as our towns’ premier outlet for local news. It is also an opportunity for an H-F area resident to contribute to our community’s continued well-being as the Chronicle’s co-owner[Read More…]
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