Irons Oaks Foundation is presenting its first Green Parenting Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, 2000 Western Ave., in Olympia Fields. Whether you count yourself as a “green family” or you’re just interested in learning more about the possibilities, this[Read More…]

The Irons Oaks Foundation is offering a variety of premium mums grown locally by Becker Farms in Crete. All proceeds provide financial support to the Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center. The pre-order deadline is Friday, Sept. 4.  Pre-order by downloading and filling out the attached form, providing payment with the[Read More…]

From left, Elaine Smith, Jerry Thornton, Elaine Jones andAl Willett were among HF Park District volunteersand sponsors who were recognized Tuesday night for their contributions to local parks and park programs. (Photo by Tom Houlihan/HF Chronicle) Temperatures were cool Tuesday but feelings were warm as the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District hosted its first-ever appreciation event[Read More…]

Runners zip past during the 2014 District 153 Fund Run. (HF Chronicle file photo) Get ready to run, walk or make a dash in support of Homewood schools at the 2015 Fund Run on Sept. 20 hosted by Foundation 153. “The annual Homewood Schools Fund Run is one of our favorite[Read More…]

The Ben Clark Jazz Quintet featuring Lincoln-Way High School Orchestra Director Stacy Williams-Jackson on bass will perform the final concert in Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s summer series at Ravisloe Country Club in Homewood. But before the quintet takes the stage at 7 p.m. Wednesday, guests will have a chance to hear[Read More…]

What do you think? Walmart is seeking the Homewood’s support for $4.3 million in property tax relief over 12 years to help with $25 million renovations to the former K-Mart building on Halsted Street.  The Chronicle will cover the Board of Trustees meeting tonight at which the issue will be[Read More…]

The new addition to Parker Junior High School in Flossmoor.(Photo by Tom Houlihan/HF Chronicle) At a ceremony Thursday, Flossmoor District 161 community members will celebrate the completion of Parker Junior High School’s $7.5 million addition. School officials will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:15 p.m. Aug. 27 at Parker, 2810[Read More…]

Get ready for a fun time Saturday at the Infant Jesus of Prague Block Party! For more than a decade members of Infant Jesus of Prague Parish, Flossmoor Road and Douglas Avenue in Flossmoor, have been coming together for a summer evening of neighborhood enjoyment. This year’s event opens with[Read More…]

Walmart has leased the former K-Mart store on Halsted Street and is asking the village to support a Class 8 property tax designation to help with redevelopment costs. (Photo by Eric Crump/HF Chronicle) Walmart is asking the village of Homewood to support its application for Class 8 property tax reductions from Cook County[Read More…]