The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Racquet & Fitness Center will reopen to members Monday, June 29, with COVID-19 restrictions in place. Under Restore Illinois Phase 4 guidelines, health clubs are allowed to offer services again with a 10-foot distance between participants during workouts. The racquet club will be open to a[Read More…]
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Video gaming authorized to expand in Homewood
More businesses will be allowed to have gambling machines in Homewood after the village board passed a new ordinance Tuesday. Any bars or restaurants that have been in the village for at least four years and already hold liquor licenses can now apply for video gaming machines. Homewood has six[Read More…]
Joyce seeks nominations for Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame
State Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) encourages residents to nominate an Illinoisan who has shown unwavering commitment to conservation efforts in Illinois for the Illinois Conservation Foundation’s (ICF) 2020 Outdoor Hall of Fame. “As an outdoorsman and outdoors enthusiast, I can’t stress enough how vital conservationists are for protecting our natural[Read More…]
Tree explodes in Homewood
A series of storms rolled through the area Monday afternoon and evening, and one took out a tree on Cowing Court in Homewood in spectacular fashion.
Nancy Spaniak retires from H-F High administrative position
Dr. Nancy Spaniak, director of curriculum, instruction and professional development, is retiring from her position at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The District 233 school board wished her well and thanked her for the 16 years of leadership she has shown. Her contract ends June 30.
State announces guidelines for schools to return to in-person instruction
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Tuesday guidelines that will allow K-12 schools, community colleges and higher education institutions to safely resume in-person instruction for the upcoming academic year. The focus will be on local control with school administrators deciding what is best for their students and communities. Dr. Jennifer Garrison,[Read More…]
With Pride events canceled, Lighthouse is supporting LGBTQ groups in need
Lighthouse co-founder Stephanie Wright speaks during the 2019 Lighthouse Pride Party in Homewood. The party has been canceled this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Lighthouse officials are encouraging people to provide financial support for organizations that serve the LGBTQ community. (Chronicle file photo)
FPD to host ‘Coffee with a Cop’ on June 27
Flossmoor residents will have a chance to sit down with local police officers and talk about community issues during a casual “Coffee with a Cop” session from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27. Officers will be on hand at the tented dining area in front of Dunnings Market,[Read More…]
Flossmoor marketing campaign to advertise on Metra, print and social media
More to see. More to do. More to explore. Flossmoor is stressing those attributes in a marketing campaign designed to attract potential homeowners to the community. The campaign, which has been discussed for the past two years, officially kicked off June 16.
Reopening is requiring cautionary steps for businesses
Staying in business during a down economy is a challenge. As the state follows Restore Illinois guidelines, Homewood and Flossmoor businesses are taking steps to reopen, albeit on a limited basis. In early June, the Chronicle asked local business owners to reply to a brief survey about how their business[Read More…]
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