Lambda Tao Omega members accompanied teens and others with LTO’s College Admissions Process (CAP) mentoring group to fulfill Angel Tree requests from PADS clients during the 2018 holiday season. (Provided Photo)
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Let the holidays begin!
Throughout the month of December, theHomewood-Flossmoor community comes togetherin dozens of ways to celebrate the holiday season.Let the Chronicle’s calendar be your guide!
No one injured in Sunday house fire
Homewood firefighters responded to the 800 block of Bowling Green Drive at about 9 a.m. Sunday. Fire Chief Bob Grabowski said no one was injured in the blaze, but the interior of the home was extensively damaged. Firefighters from Glenwood, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest and Thornton assisted. The fire started in the[Read More…]
Odd snowflake spotters report findings Saturday
More than half a dozen successful snowflake spotters stopped by Homewood village hall on Saturday to report their findings and collect their prize.
Take precautions to prevent fire mishaps this holiday
The National Fire Protection Association has a list of suggestions to review to help keep your loved ones safe and protect from home accidents this holiday season. Holiday Decorating/Entertaining Be careful with your holiday candles. NFPA says more than one-third of home decoration fires are started by candles. Keep[Read More…]
Glenwood Academy hosts Jingle Jog fundraiser in Chicago
The first-ever Jingle Jog 5K will take place at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at Theater on the Lake, 2401 North Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, offering walkers and runners of all fitness levels a race experience with breathtaking views of the city of Chicago’s skyline and lakefront. The Jingle[Read More…]
Winterfest in Flossmoor celebrates the season with community traditions
Janet Gustafson talks to a visitor about her locally famous gingerbread village. Tours of her miniatures will again be on the Winterfest agenda this year. (Chronicle file photo)
H-F stores offer specials to entice shoppers to shop local on Small Business Saturday
While Black Friday might be the big event of the year for retail sales nationwide, local businesses hope shoppers will save some money for the next day. Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30 is the big event for Homewood and Flossmoor businesses.
Flossmoor police investigate fatal stabbing
A 28-year-old man was killed Tuesday evening during an altercation at a residence in the 2500 block of Central Drive, according to Flossmoor police.
H-F HS staff, students work to promote understanding
The opening of the school year at Homewood-Flossmoor High School got off to a good start and the administration hopes to keep that going by using several initiatives geared toward positive understandings.
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