An encouraging message adorns the plywood covering a window at Dunning’s Market that was damaged in the derecho storm on Aug. 10. The storm, a power outage and the pandemic have presented challenges for the local deli. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
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Drama Group resumes theater presentation via YouTube
The Drama Group, marking its 90th anniversary year of bringing live performances to the South Suburbs, has found a novel way to keep performing, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The group will stage live theater through streaming on Saturday, Sept. 26. The public is invited to be part of the presentation[Read More…]
Walk of Hope will be live and virtual on Oct. 4
Walkers of Faith were the top fundraising organization for the 2019 Walk of Hope. The event will look different this year, but the cause of supporting the center’s services remains the same. (Chronicle file photo)
Lois M. Hein | September 7, 2020
Lois M. Hein | October 26, 1929 – September 7, 2020. Lois Hein, 90, longtime Homewood resident, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family in her home on September 7, 2020. Her leaving was preceded by her husband Wallace Hein in 2019. She is survived by her children David, Richard, and[Read More…]
Grant helps supplement Homewood schools digital needs
Homewood School District 153 received a $139,574 Digital Equity Grant that is helping school officials meet the needs of students and families. Beth White, technology director for the district, said the funding is allowing the district to purchase iPads for Willow School students. The district already provided devices to each[Read More…]
Local voter registration drive Monday
Local representatives from the League of Women Voters will be outside near the front entrance of Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s North Building, 800 Governors Highway, on Monday, Sept. 21, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. to register those who will be age 18 or older on or before Nov. 3.
Joyce, DeLuca to host Secretary of State mobile unit event in Chicago Heights
Motorists who have been unable to visit a driver services facility to renew their driver’s licenses and purchase vehicle stickers will be able to attend a free mobile unit event, sponsored by state Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) and state Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) in partnership with the Illinois Secretary of[Read More…]
Food drive at St. Joseph on Sept. 26
St. Joseph Church is hosting a food donation drive on Saturday, Sept. 26, for the “Neighbors in Need” program sponsored by Catholic Charities. Donations of food will be accepted from 9 to noon in the church’s north parking lot at 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood. This will be a “pop-the-trunk”[Read More…]
District 161 considers temporary staff reduction in wake of remote learning changes
While Flossmoor School District 161 officials are hoping to exhaust all options, remote learning may move the board to make a decision on staff reductions. Superintendent Dana Smith brought the discussion item to the table during the Monday, Sept. 14, board meeting. Smith said he had no formal recommendation for[Read More…]
Homewood approves new contract with public works union
The Homewood village board approved a new collective bargaining agreement with a municipal employees union at its Sept. 8 meeting. The village’s new contract, for Department of Public Works employees represented by the local chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, is for a term of[Read More…]
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