Administrators in District 153 say the $7.5 million bond issue passed in 2011 has made all the difference to the district’s bottom line. Without that tax referendum money, the district would not be able to meet the community’s high expectations for its schools. That revenue on hand helps the district[Read More…]

Zombies were everywhere in Apollo Park Saturday, Nov. 1, behind trees, around corners, standing right out in the open, even, waiting to pounce on runners participating the the second annual Zombie Fun Run, a benefit for the H-F Orchestra’s spring trip to Spain.

Would you like to know more about Homewood-Flossmoor High School? Whether you are a parent of an H-F student, a prospective student or a community member interested in what the high school has to offer, the H-F administration is ready to provide the information you need. Join H-F them at[Read More…]

Cathryne Czarnecki (third fromleft) accepts congratulationsas she receives the Award forExcellence. Joining her are(from left) Scott McAlister,principal of James Hart JuniorHigh; Board of EducationPresident Shelly Marks;and Superintendent DaleMitchell. (Photo by MarilynThomas/The Chronicle) The District 153 School Board on Monday honored Cathryne Czarnecki with its Award for Excellence for her outstanding[Read More…]

Back In The Game Video Games and Electronics, held a grand opening celebration for its new Homewood store Saturday, Nov. 1. The event included a balloon-release ceremony presided over by Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld, a mini-iPad raffle and free giveaways. “We’re excited to bring the Back in The Game experience[Read More…]

Homewood will host one of four public hearings scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 5, on Metra’s proposed 2015 budget. Four more hearings are scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 6. The hearing will be in the board room at Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, from 4 to 7 p.m. The budget calls for “average[Read More…]

It seems every one of us can recall a teacher who made a difference in our life. James Hart Junior High drama teacher Greg Weiss had his “most awesome” teacher in middle school. And now, as Weiss completes a 25-year career, he is likely to have dozens of students who[Read More…]

Many disasters catch us by surprise.  Not the zombie apocalypse. We know when it will happen and where, and we have a little time to prepare. Mark your calendars for 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Apollo Park in Homewood.  Homewood-Flossmoor HighSchool Band members donmakeup in preparation for lastyear’s first Zombie Fun[Read More…]

I know some folks visit Izaak Walton Preserve year-round. It’s as nice a place for a winter walk as for a spring stroll. Selma Lisit of Chicago Heightsdiscusses her watercolor paintings at the Izaak WaltonArt Show Saturday, Oct. 18.(Photo by Eric Crump/TheChronicle) But for those who prefer to huddle indoors when[Read More…]

50 calls: Traffic Stop (28), Parking Problem (2), Burglar Alarm (9), Assist Other Agency (2), Assist Fire Department (2), Customer/Management Dispute (1), Traffic Accident with Damage (2), Hit & Run (1), Barking Dog (1), Suspicious Subject (1), Ordinance Violation (1) Traffic stop (28) 1:08 a.m., 187th St. & Halsted St.[Read More…]