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Homewood School District 153 is filling its classroom and specialists vacancies in anticipation of the first day of school Aug. 20. School districts have struggled to fill positions the past five years, but Superintendent Scott McAlister said he was “somewhat optimistic” that people are again looking at teaching for a[Read More…]
Ron Newquist has been named head coach of Marian Catholic High School’s softball program. Newquist has more than four decades of experience in youth athletics, including coaching softball and basketball programs in South Chicago Heights and Steger; leadership roles as president and coach of the OTYA Softball League; and athletic[Read More…]
Butterfly Release in Honor of Alexis Wilson. The late Alexis Wilson’s family and friends will host the annual butterfly release in her honor starting at 5 p.m. in Irwin Park, 1800 block of Ridge Road in Homewood. Wilson was killed on July 27, 2021, by a Dolton police officer.
Correction: This story originally stated the board had approved a water rate hike. The board expressed support for one option but will vote to officially set water ratees at a future meeting. The Chronicle apologies for the error. Homewood residents will see their water bills increase by about $3.36 per[Read More…]
The Homewood Village Board approved a $90,000 contract on July 22 with engineering firm Burns & McDonnell to advance the next phase of its lead service line replacement project. The firm estimates the project could cost up to $70 million over the next decade. Terence Acquah, Homewood assistant village manager,[Read More…]
Metra Delays. Track construction could delay trains up to 30 minutes today and Sunday. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices. Feast of the Goat Queen. From noon to 11 p.m. Rabid Brewing will host its annual festival at 17759 Bretz Drive in Homewood. There will be food, music, fae costumes, artisan market, live music[Read More…]
Residents called for action from village officials during after a recent shooting on Olive Road sparked concerns. Homewood resident Amy Crump, speaking at the July 22 Homewood Village Board meeting, told trustees of her close encounter with the shooting. The shooting occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Monday, July 21,[Read More…]
Despite a soggy start caused by afternoon thunderstorms, Chamber Night on July 24 almost avoided inclement weather, but nearby lightning strikes prompted village officials to end the event early. The fifth annual Chamber Night, hosted by the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce, the Flossmoor Business Association and the Village of[Read More…]
Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) has announced is re-election bid for another term representing the 80th District in the Illinois House. DeLuca has served in the legislature since 2009. Illinois’ primary election is March 17, 2026. The 80th District includes portions of Homewood and Flossmoor. DeLuca said he intends to[Read More…]
Flossmoor’s new Deputy Chief Douglas Merkle, police officer Anoribe Nwannewuihe and the new Village Clerk Cecil Porter were sworn in and welcomed by the community at the July 21 board of trustees meeting. In his new position, Merkle is second-in-command assisting the chief in managing and overseeing all aspects of[Read More…]
