A new color LED marquee will be installed on the corner of 183rd Street and Governors Highway due to the out-of-date technology of the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s current sign. The new sign will better advertise park programs, officials said at the July 18 park board meeting. Park commissioners approved a[Read More…]
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Science center internship helps teens share energy efficiency message
Do you realize you’re adding to your electric bill by leaving chargers, devices and appliances plugged in while not in use? That was one of the lessons presented by 10 high school students interning at the Homewood Science Center on July 22.
H-F grad on her way to fitness superstardom
Betina Gozo was a dedicated band member and an all-around music enthusiast. Now she’s a gym guru and fitness superstar. She says she’s lived the best of two very different worlds.
Homewood considers measure limiting security grille styles
Homewood officials are proposing a change to building codes that would require businesses to use security grilles that meet the village’s aesthetic standards. Trustees will consider amending the village zoning ordinance to prohibit “unslightly accordian and scissor-style gates,” according to a memo from Fire Chief Bob Grabowski. He noted that[Read More…]
Major renovations will give improvements to Homewood’s Cancer Support Center
The Cancer Support Center at 2028 Elm Road in Homewood is due for major renovations. (Photo by Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle) After more than 20 years at 2028 Elm Road in Homewood, the Cancer Support Center is going to get a major sprucing up. The space in the red brick building will[Read More…]
Hot dogs for a hot day
It didn’t matter that Friday was a hot, lazy day in the middle of summer. It got better because it was the day to celebrate the 10th National Hot Dog Day.
White Sox hosting Homewood-Flossmoor Day July 30
The H-F Summer Choir will open the day at the ball park singing the National Anthem as the Chicago White Sox mark Homewood-Flossmoor Family Day on Sunday, July 30. The Sox will play the Cleveland Indians in the 1:10 p.m. game. Free water bottles will be given to the first[Read More…]
Police investigating ‘Pets on Parade’ vandalism in Homewood
Homewood police are investigating the possibly vandalization of several pet statues that were part of Homewood’s Pets on Parade public art project, a benefit for the South Suburban Humane Society.
H-F Summer Theatre performs “Madagascar Jr.” Thursday and Friday
Cast members of “Madagascar Jr.” get ready for three performances of the musical by the H-F Summer Theatre on Thursday and Friday, July 20 and 21. (Provided photo) The Homewood-Flossmoor Summer Theatre will present“Madagascar Jr.” in three performances July 20 and 21. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday, and 2 and 7 p.m. Friday[Read More…]
Thieves target unlocked cars during vehicle burglary spree
Multiple burglaries to vehicles were reported to Flossmoor and Homewood police last weekend. According to a July 17 email alert from the Flossmoor Police Department, multiple residents awoke to find their vehicles had been entered and property stolen. There were no signs of forced entry into any vehicle; all appeared[Read More…]