Heather Hill School in Flossmoor has a new principal.   Keith Davis At a special meeting Monday, Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education members unanimously voted to appoint Keith Davis to the principal’s post.  He succeeds Patricia Fears, who is retiring at the end of the school year. Heather Hill,[Read More…]

Emma Novak and her teacher, Jackie Wargo, hold Emma’s elephant art project. (Photos by Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle) Using more than 5,400 brads and nearly 1,800 yards of thread, Emma Novak brought her creativity to life, winning the top prize at the Illinois High School Art Exhibition in March for her drawing of an elephant.[Read More…]

The business landscape in Homewood will have several new features in coming months, including martinis, more doughnuts, a new source of fresh produce and painting parties. At the annual economic development breakfast hosted by the village Thursday, Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld provided an overview of new businesses that are hoping[Read More…]

Cheryl Scott, ABC 7 meteorologist, will be the celebrity host for the Annual Cancer Support Center Gala on April 30 at Olympia Fields Country Club in Olympia Fields.   Cheryl Scott During the gala event, The Cancer Support Center will present the Founders Award to Alan Rose, CEO and co-founder[Read More…]

It was a special meeting at Homewood’s ChurchillSchool when Kerry Lynch, left, and her daughterMary Cate, 4, front row left, met Matt and CheriNiemiec of Homewood, and daughtersKaelyn, 5, and Hope, 9.(Photo by Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle) An act of kindness can be as simple as a smile to a passer-by.[Read More…]

The Cat in the Hat will emcee a rollicking musical, featuring classic characters from Dr. Seuss books, when “Seussical” is presented at 2 p.m. on May 1 at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University. This adapted Broadway version is a delightful family program that features 10 actors[Read More…]

  Players toss a ball while   marching in the Flossmoor   Baseball & Softball parade in   2015. (Chronicle file photo) With Flossmoor youth baseball and softball almost here, coach Jeffery Kidd is committed to  putting in numerous hours, from regular practices to a demanding schedule of games in the upcoming season.[Read More…]

Diane Bedrosian, outgoing executive directorof South Suburban Family Shelter, standsby a quilt that tells of stories relatingto clients helped by the agency.(Photo by Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle) A farewell party usually includes cake and kind words for a job well done. Diane Bedrosian doesn’t want the cake when she leaves South[Read More…]

  Amos Grant, third from left, thanks H-F Racquet& Fitness Club staff members, from left, CoryBanks, Sylvia Gothard and Jim Scheffke forhelping save his life.(Photo by Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle) The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District on Tuesday saluted the quick actions of H-F Racquet & Fitness Club staff that saved the life[Read More…]

Professional athletes who got their start at south suburban high schools will face off against this year’s top high school basketball players at the McLegends XIII game at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, at Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields. The one-of-a-kind McLegends game, first started by Star[Read More…]