All systems are go for video recordings of school board meetings by Flossmoor District 161. A screenshot of video posted online by Mark Matthews.  Monday’s committee of the whole meeting – a session at which the school board discusses items of interest, but takes no action – was recorded and will[Read More…]

The Homewood-Flossmoor Master Singers will be headed to Europe next year to share their voices with audiences in Budapest, Vienna and Prague. H-F Master Singers Lauren Torian, Natalie Garza, Shelby Dorsey and Violet Buchtel-Devine sing at the Homewood Farmers Market on Saturday, June 13, one of the group’s early fundraising efforts. (Photo by Eric Crump/HF Chronicle) With[Read More…]

Those who attend the Southland Community Garden Walk on Sunday will have a chance to see eight lovely gardens like this one. (Provided photo by Dory Machtinger) The old saying, “April showers bring May flowers” has been half true this year. The showers have far outlasted April, but the flowers did arrive. It’s late[Read More…]

Most people around here probably know Charles Childress as a financial advisor, and that makes sense. He’s had a three-decade career the business.  Charles Childress They might not know that the Flossmoor man is also a songwriter, singer and guitar player whose song, “I Woke from a Dream” got some[Read More…]

49 calls: Traffic Stop (25), Burglar Alarm (7), Juvenile Problem (2), Domestic Disturbance (3), Assist Fire Dept. (2), Disabled Vehicle (1), Traffic Accident with Damage (2), Lockout (2), Check Well Being (1), Suspicious Circumstances (1), Traffic Hazard (1), Citizen Assist (1), Parking Problem (1) Traffic Stop (25) 12:08 a.m., 175th[Read More…]

Flossmoor School District 161 is hosting a town hall meeting on discipline Thursday, June 25, at the district administration center, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. According to a notice on the district website, speakers “will be on hand to present information regarding best[Read More…]

No parking. H-F High School’s parking lot is under construction in this photo taken Friday, June 19. (Photo by Tom Houlihan/HF Chronicle) District 153 is doing major work on its Millennium and James Hart School buildings, and Homewood-Flossmoor High School is tearing up part of its parking lot in preparation for resurfacing. Crews[Read More…]

Governors State University will host a community forum from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26, focusing on how the state’s budget problems will affect the Chicago Southland.  The free event is open to the public. It will include a panel discussion with two sub-themes: challenges of the state budget[Read More…]

Drivin’ the Dixie brought out dozens of auto and history enthusiasts Saturday, June 20, for a stop in Homewood during the trek from Blue Island to Momence. The famous highway is 100 years old this year, adding significance to the annual tour.  Photos by Eric Crump/HF Chronicle Related story:Cars, drivers[Read More…]