Megan Murray David Boettcher Megan Murray starred in three musicals at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. David Boettcher was her teacher and theater director. Jonathan D. Mesisca Now they’re teaming up for the Artists Walk Theatre presentation of “The Fantasticks,” the longest running musical on Broadway. The show will be[Read More…]
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Filing deadline is Friday for H-F High school board candidates
A Flossmoor man was hospitalized Tuesday after being shot in the back near his house. According to a Flossmoor ECOP posting, the 20-year-old man was discovered inside his house in the 3900 block of 189th Street. The incident was reported at about 10:50 p.m. on Aug. 23. Officers provided first aid to[Read More…]
H-F High School board tries to quash rumors
Rep. Will Davis (D-Homewood) is one of 25 appointees serving on a bipartisan commission tasked to present the Illinois Legislature with a new education funding formula. Davis told the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle that doesn’t necessarily mean moving from the current system that uses property taxes to primarily fund schools. Rather, the[Read More…]
Venerable Flossmoor fire truck returns home for Fourth of July parade
A Homewood resident moved more than 2,000 miles away from his home in Trinidad to start a new life and seize opportunity. Nearly 10 years later, Keith Finlay was granted Unites States citizenship but said it wasn’t an easy journey. Keith Finley reached his goal recently of becoming a U.S. citizen. (Photo by[Read More…]
H-F High School officials release statement following community meeting
Parents gather to connect and commiserate during the 2015 Boo Hoo Breakfast sponsored by Homewood PTA. (Provided photo) Update from Homewood PTA: “Hold those tears for one more day brace kindergarden parents! Due to predicted rain Homewood PTA has rescheduled the Boo Hoo Breakfsst from Thursday, Aug. 25, to Friday, Aug. 26. We hope to meet all[Read More…]
Hutchinson supports $2.2 million increase in local school funding
A Ford Heights man faces a number of traffic charges after striking a motorcyclist and leaving the scene Friday evening, according to Homewood police. Jeremiah Johnson, 18, allegedly was trying to evade Chicago Heights police officers. Shortly after 6:30 p.m. the 2007 silver Ford Crown Victoria he was driving struck[Read More…]
Pedestrian hit by car near Vollmer-Dixie intersection
Parker Junior High School Principal David Kennedy was placed on administrative leave on Tuesday, the second day of the 2016-17 academic year. Flossmoor School District 161 Superintendent Craig Doster announced the action in an email to Parker parents on Tuesday morning. David Kennedy “Please be assured that I and[Read More…]
H-F High board tries to quell anger after principal is ousted
The Cancer Support Center is hosting its 25th annual golf and dinner fundraiser in memory of Steve Fallick at Flossmoor Country Club on Monday, Aug. 29. Golfers can register at 10:30 a.m. A complimentary lunch, sponsored by Land O’Frost, will be served before the shotgun start at noon. Golf continues[Read More…]
Memories of Homewood’s history kept current by historical society
A little bit of the past remains in the present, thanks to the efforts of the Homewood Historical Society. The Dorband-Howe home at 2035 W. 183rd St. is the society’s headquarters, archive and museum, and on Sunday the home was open to anyone interested in taking a peek at the past. The open[Read More…]
Ravisloe IPO summer concerts 2016
After two years of reporting on the community, the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle is becoming an active participant in local events. On Sept. 10, the paper will sponsor Flossmoor Fest and also a new golf-and-craft-beer event, Fore and Pour, hosted by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. On Oct. 1, the Chronicle will sponsor[Read More…]