The idea behind Little Free Libraries is simple and ancient: sharing. LFLs are designed to be places where people can share books. The organization’s motto is “Take a book. Return a book.” The number of LFLs has increased in the past couple of years. The Chronicle asked LFL stewards and[Read More…]
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Veterans saluted at two programs in Homewood
School children paid special tribute to the nation’s veterans on Friday in celebration of Veterans Day. Vets had breakfast at the invitation of Homewood’s Churchill School students who sang and performed for them.
Homewood supports renewal of 12-year property tax break for Comcast
Homewood trustees Tuesday supported Comcast’s request to Cook County for a renewal of its Class 8 tax extension, which would substantially reduce its property tax rate for the next 12 years. The village board, in a 5-1 vote, gave its stamp of approval to Comcast’s renewal of its current tax[Read More…]
Pianist and guest conductor set for Nov. 19 IPO performance
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will be under the direction of Alastair Willis for its 7:30 p.m. concert on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Lincoln-Way West Performing Arts Center, 21701 Gougar Road in New Lenox. He is the second of five conductor candidates to direct the orchestra this year. The program will[Read More…]
Meijer outlots may be developed for restaurant, retail use
Three outlots near Flossmoor’s Meijer superstore could be developed for commercial use in the next year. Village Manager Bridget Wachtel said Thursday that prospective developers have expressed interest in the outlots and have had preliminary meetings with village officials. Wachtel made the announcement at the annual meeting of the Joint[Read More…]
Zone Comics & Games plans grand reopening to mark rejuvenation
The former Zone Comics at 18107 Dixie Highway in Homewood has two new owners, a new word in the name and a new approach to the business. Co-owners Joe Bullaro and Alex Stritar renamed the store Zone Comics & Games. They plan to have a grand reopening Saturday, Nov. 12,[Read More…]
‘Spamalot’ comedy being performed for two nights at H-F High
King Arthur (far right, Alex Wright) and his Knights of the Round Table are on a quest for the Holy Grail in H-F High School’s production of “Spamalot,” performed at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 and 12 in the school’s Mall Auditorium. (Provided photo) Homewood-Flossmoor High School students are presenting “Spamalot,” the comedic tale of[Read More…]
District 161 approves separation agreement with superintendent
Craig Doster’s tenure as Flossmoor School District 161 superintendent has come to an end. At a special meeting Tuesday, board of education members approved a separation agreement with Doster, District 161’s superintendent for the last six years.
Christmas holiday performance of The Nutcracker Dec. 3 at GSU
Salt Creek Ballet will give two performances of “The Nutcracker,” the classic holiday ballet, at 1 and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Performing Arts Center at Governors State University. Soloist performers will be Gillian Murphy and Marcelo Gomes of American Ballet Theatre. Both bring outstanding talents to[Read More…]
Christmas tree sales hosted by Cancer Support Center
The Cancer Support Center will be selling trees and other holiday items at the Village of Homewood’s Annual Holiday Lights Event on Friday, Dec. 2. The Cancer Support Center’s Christmas tree stand will be located at the intersection of Martin and Chestnut. Pre-sale orders are being accepted by Mandi Williams,[Read More…]
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