Marvin Commerford scales rocks in Hull Park forthe Blind in Sandy, Oregon.(Photo provided) Some of us thrive on adventure: jumping out of planes, rock climbing, going down the rapids. Homewood resident Marvin Commerford is one of these thrill seekers, and he gets his kicks at the Hull Park for the Blind in Sandy,[Read More…]

South Suburban Family Shelter, Inc. is looking for individuals, families or businesses interested  in participating in its Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program, according to a news release from the organization.   Adopt-A-Family is designed to help victims of domestic violence and their children during the holiday season.  The victims and their children[Read More…]

  Students, parents, community members and educators can nominate excellent Homewood-Flossmoor High School teachers for the 2016 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Stanley C. Golder Leadership Award, according to a news release from Golden Apple. Both awards recognize exceptional educators and their contributions to building a stronger, better-educated society. The deadline[Read More…]

The Homewood-Flossmoor High School boys varsity golf team advanced to the Illinois high school state championship with a third place finish at Monday’s sectional round in Alton.  The team was led by senior Jack Mulligan who took second place overall with an even par 72.  Other contributors were Preston Genett[Read More…]

Jim Anderson, aka “Pumpkin Man,” offers candy to Max Cichon, middle, and Dylan Puffenbarger. Anderson was at the market Saturday to promote the St. Paul Community Church Pumpkin Patch, which opened Monday. Market Manager Kate Duff said community groups have been a popular feature of the market this year.  For the Homewood Farmers Market, Saturday was a[Read More…]

Akeelah Webster climbs out of the Homewood Fire Department’s safety vehicle to escape a simulated fire. Akeelah Webster emerged from the window as a fire alarm beeped and smoke roiled behind her. She scooted down the ladder as a Homewood firefighter watched, arms ready to catch her if she made a misstep.  She[Read More…]

Local youngsters dress up as vagabonds for Hobo Night, Homewood’s annual family event celebrating the community’s railroad heritage.  The Railroad Park in Homewood was packed with families enjoying the annual Hobo Night celebration this past Saturday, Oct. 10. ​ Joseph “Hobo Joe” Krol of Homewood’s Rail Committee entertains and educates the crowd with stories steeped in railroad[Read More…]

External forces have put Homewood District 153 finances in the red, but a 2011 $7.5 million referendum has helped the district cover costs for its excellent academic programs, according to Steve Anderson, chair of the school board’s Finance Committee. Now that money is running low, and the school board and[Read More…]

Situated between the Homewood Farmers Market in the morning and Hobo Night in the evening Saturday, Oct. 10, the Homewood Fire Department open house gave familes a fun and educational activity to pursue on a beautiful fall day.

Former H-F Park Board member Pat Nevins sits on a bench install in his honor in Patriot Park. (Photo by Marilyn Thomas/HF Chronicle) When Pat Nevins and his family moved to Homewood in 1987, he remembers a “Future Park Site” sign at the former Army radar site on 187th Street near Center[Read More…]