Kim Tallugan, center, the band teacher at MillenniumSchool in Homewood, was presented the Jerry MorinEducational Excellence Award at the District 153 boardmeeting this month. Board President Shelly Marks,right, offered congratulations with PrincipalDave McAtee. (Photo by MarilynThomas/HF Chronicle) The Homewood District 153 Board of Education presented teacher Kim Tallugan the Jerry[Read More…]

The balloons drop at the 2014 Homewood Noon Year’s Eve celebration. (HF Chronicle file photo) The world may watch the glittering ball drop at midnight in Times Square to mark the new year, but in Homewood, families gather for a countdown and balloon drop at the stroke of noon. The Homewood Noon Year’s[Read More…]

Zoe Ewan of East Hazel Crest, second from left, ispictured with some of her Ingalls Cancer Care caregiversat the Ingalls Infusion Center in Flossmoor,from left, nurse Joyce Watt, Dr. Mark Kozloffand nurse Leona Ritchey. (Provided photo from Ingalls Memorial Hospital) Former President Jimmy Carter recently announced that treatment had destroyed his[Read More…]

Prairie State College (PSC) recently held a Joint Honor Society Induction Ceremony on campus. During the event, students were inducted into honor societies with chapters on campus, including Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, PSI Beta, Alpha Beta Gamma and the National Technical Honor Society. Flossmoor residents Irene Adeleke, Peter Brassea,[Read More…]

For a Chicago man, facing a burglary charge after he was found with a watch stolen on Christmas in Flossmoor, it was hardly a silent night. Nor was it merry and bright. Darien Hardmon Darien Hardmon, 20, of the 7200 block of Langley Avenue, was charged with residential burglary, a[Read More…]

60 calls: Traffic Stop (37), Parking Problem (2), Burglar Alarm (4), Lockout (1), Disabled Vehicle (1), Assist Fire Dept. (5), Traffic Hazard (1), Check Well Being (2), Lost Property (1), Assist Other Agency (2), Noise Complaint (1), Traffic Accident with Damage (1), Disturbance (1) Traffic Stop (37) 2:43 a.m., Dixie[Read More…]

The annual College Night event at Homewood-Flossmoor High School has become a big draw. (Provided photos) If you can find yourself in a room with 200 college representatives, you just may be at College Night at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. This annual college fair now serves students from throughout the south suburban[Read More…]

H-F High School junior Christian Mayo is spending part of his holiday break from school rehearsing for one of the lead roles in the musical “Rent” being presented Jan. 8 and 9 as part of the Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Christian Mayo This is the 41st production for the[Read More…]

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories looking at the programs and people involved in helping local students prepare for college. James Hart School eighth grader Kelsey West has at least eight years of education ahead of her. After she graduates from Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Kelsey[Read More…]

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the area on Monday.  Forecasters are expecting freezing rain and sleet whipped by high winds that could gust from 45 to 55 mph. Ice and sleet accumulations are expected to be minor.