A state of crisis does not exist in Flossmoor School District 161, board of education President Stephen Paredes said last week. “All pistons are firing,” Paredes said in an Oct. 27 interview with the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle. “We are headed in the right direction. We are meeting our district goals.” The[Read More…]
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Teen arts organization seeks to expand adult leadership
Audrey Faris, left foreground, and Aggie Cobain, left background, paint faces during the 2016 National Night out in August. The two artists are members of TALK, a teen arts and leadership organization. The group recently launched a face-painting business. (Chronicle file photo) Theatre Arts Leadership Kouncil (TALK) is about a week shy of[Read More…]
Halloween party follows trick or treating in Flossmoor
Flossmoor’s Halloween trick or treat hours for Monday, October 31 are 3 to 7 p.m. The Flossmoor Volunteer Fire Department invites village youngsters in preschool through third grade to its annual Halloween party from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday in the Parker Junior High School gymnasium.
Military spends $15 million on Army Reserve Center facelift
The United States Army completed a $15 million facelift and expansion at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Army Reserve Center, 18960 Halsted St. in Homewood. The 37,000 square foot facility is now double its original size to provide more training areas.
Enjoy the fall leaves at Irons Oaks and remember to use leaves in your garden
There are second uses for lots of things – including fall leaves. An Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center official recommends keeping and mulching fallen leaves to help the health of local soils and wildlife. And to appreciate the beauty and usefulness of fall leaves, join the Irons Oaks’ Fall Walk[Read More…]
Cubs fans cheer on World Series squad at Homewood’s Martin Square
Area Cubs fans gather in Martin Square on Friday night to watch the first World Series game at Wrigley Field in Chicago since 1945. (Photos by Ashley Cady/ H-F Chronicle) Editor’s note: The village of Homewood will host another World Series viewing tonight at 6:30 p.m. on Martin Square just north[Read More…]
Born a Cubs fan
Gloria Namroud, who grew up a couple of blocks north of Wrigley Field, says she was born a Cubs fan. “Our mom and dad, who are alive and in their 80s,are diehard Cubs fans,” says Gloria, of Homewood. “We are blessed to share this historic moment with them.” “My brothers and other kids in[Read More…]
Homewood OKs salt brine treatment for village streets this winter
Winter travel on the streets of Homewood will hopefully be easier following Tuesday’s village board vote to purchase a Henderson Salt Brine Maker and a spraying unit to treat local streets. The salt brine treatment will be used during heavy snowfalls and periods of freezing temperatures. Public Works Director John[Read More…]
District 161 superintendent has been on leave since Oct. 18
Craig Doster, the superintendent of Flossmoor School District 161 for the last six years, has been on a leave of absence since Oct. 18, the day after Board of Education members received a letter from community residents demanding his immediate removal. Board members received the letter, reportedly signed by 400[Read More…]
Man charged with DUI after fiery two-car crash in Flossmoor
Two cars burn early Oct. 23 after a collision at Vollmer Road and Crawford Avenue in Flossmoor. Both drivers escaped, but one was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. (Photo provided by Olympia Fields Police Department) Two cars caught fire following an early-morning collision this week at Vollmer Road[Read More…]
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