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Hundreds of people ― several from outside the Homewood-Flossmoor area ― flocked to what was billed as the South Suburbs’ first Pride celebration. It was a picture perfect day and everyone at the event appeared extremely happy to be there. Overall, the celebration on the lawn of the Community House on Hutchison Road was[Read More…]
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District commissioners approved a $14.73 million budget that includes several big-ticket items. The district will collect $13 million in revenues. To balance the budget, the district is relying on reserves. The budget shows $983,705 in capital, $1.6 million in principal and interest payments and $641,075[Read More…]
Camaraderie and a can of tennis balls turned out to be the perfect recipe for a day of fun among former members of the Homewood-Flossmoor High School tennis team.
Flossmoor is “a welcoming, open-minded and safe community for families of all descriptions,” according to a new branding recommendation from consultant Maria Grillo presented to the Flossmoor village board June 19. It is a place where children can thrive and excel and where neighbors really care about each other,” the[Read More…]
Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 will have Superintendent Von Mansfield at the helm for at least three more years after the school board voted 4-2 to extend his contract Tuesday.
Officials from Metra offered feedback Tuesday on proposed changes to the Electric Line schedule during a public forum at Flossmoor Village Hall. In May, Metra announced proposed service changes “to better reflect ridership demands and anticipated development in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood.” The Electric Line runs between University Park and[Read More…]
Rabid Brewing was granted an extension to its financial incentive agreement with the Homewood village board at the June 13 meeting. It’s the second extension for the brewery at 17759 Bretz Drive in Homewood. Rabid owner Raiye Rosado called the situation with construction “delicate,” but didn’t offer any other explanation[Read More…]
Schedule changes to the Metra Electric Line train service, including some reductions, will be addressed at a Tuesday information meeting from 4 to 7 p.m. at Flossmoor Village Hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The Chronicle gave incorrect information on several items in a story posted Sunday that we regret. Corrected information[Read More…]
Support took off sharply last week for Lighthouse, the south suburban area’s first support program for LGBTQ young people and their parents, following a momentous post on the organization’s Facebook page.
Bob Wilson, a former Homewood businessman and village trustee, is being remembered for his many years of service in the South Suburbs. Mr. Wilson, who moved to Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood 10 years ago, died June 8 from pancreatic cancer. He was 75.
