The humility of those honored was a theme of the Homewood Hall of Fame induction ceremony Oct. 14. This year’s eight honorees are Bill Frank, Jim Gannon, Rev. David Speerbrecker, the Tienstra family, and posthumous honorees Dr. Francis Wright, former village trustee, long-time dentist in town and Prairie State College[Read More…]
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Dedicated gardeners honored with blue ribbons, beautification awards
Some may say it takes a “green thumb” but most gardeners know it takes serious dedication, hard work and lots of water to keep a garden spectacular enough to win a blue ribbon. The Homewood Beautification Committee awarded blue ribbons to nine homeowners for their outstanding gardening work that enhanced the[Read More…]
Adults get a head start on Halloween with events tonight and Saturday
Halloween is not just for kids. Area adults will have their share of opportunities this weekend to celebrate the unofficial fall holiday. Saturday night’s fun at Grape & Grain, 18031 Dixie Highway, will start at 8 p.m. The Halloween Bash will feature live music provided by local rock band mainstay[Read More…]
Registration open for Underground Railroad tour
The history of the Underground Railroad in the south Chicago region will be presented in a two-hour Freedom Trail hike and lecture on Saturday, Nov. 10. Retired Governors State University Professor Larry McClellan, a noted authority on the Underground Railroad in northern Illinois, and Tom Shepherd of the Little Calumet[Read More…]
Adults get a head start on Halloween with events tonight and Saturday
Halloween is not just for kids. Area adults will have their share of opportunities this weekend to celebrate the unofficial fall holiday. Saturday night’s fun at Grape & Grain, 18031 Dixie Highway, will start at 8 p.m. The Halloween Bash will feature live music provided by local rock band mainstay[Read More…]
Parker Junior High runners end season strong
Parker Junior High runners competed in the final meet of the season. Wearing their school colors of blue and gold are, from left, Daija Brown in the white head band, Caroline Schoen is No. 1513, and Haley Trojan is No. 1515. (Provided photos by Scott Schoen) The Parker cross-country boys and girls teams[Read More…]
H-F High administrators call on parents to address questionable student activities
Homewood-Flossmoor High School held a meeting Saturday, Oct. 20, that was meant to sound the alarm on questionable activities for a select group of H-F students and ask parents for assistance, said Principal Jerry Lee Anderson. In an interview with the Chronicle, Anderson said incidents in the community and at[Read More…]
No one injured in crash at Starbucks on Sunday
(Provided photos by Patrick Jackson) No one was injured Sunday when a vehicle crashed through the front window of the Starbuck’s shop at 17860 Halsted St. Homewood police said the incident occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m. The silver Honda Civic went into the store in reverse. Police said the[Read More…]
Pauling takes seat on H-F board, elected vice president
Gerald Pauling received a round of applause after he was sworn in as a new District 233 board member serving Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Fellow board members also elected Pauling the board’s vice president-secretary by a 6-1 vote.
‘Sound of Music’ sing-along benefit is Nov. 4
Having a great voice isn’t a requirement. Come to the “Sound of Music” benefit for the fun! The H-F Fine and Performing Arts Council is presenting the “Sound of Music” sing-along Nov. 4 to support the Homewood-Flossmoor High School chorale’s trip to Italy this spring. There will be two showings[Read More…]
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