Juneteenth Parade and Block Party. You Matter 2 will present the annual Juneteenth parade on June 19. The parade will step off at 10 a.m. from Western Avenue School and will end at Parker Junior High. It will be followed by a block party in the Parker Junior High parking lot[Read More…]
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H-F announces leadership changes in curriculum and instruction
Jennifer Hester, director of curriculum, instruction and professional development at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, has resigned to accept a new role as assistant superintendent for curriculum at Oak Park and River Forest High School. Outgoing District 233 Superintendent Scott Wakeley expressed gratitude for Hester’s five years of dedicated leadership, highlighting her[Read More…]
H-F alum Brown named new boys basketball head coach
The District 233 school board hired Homewood-Flossmoor High School alumnus Brandin Brown as the new head coach for the Vikings boys basketball program at its meeting Tuesday, June 17. In its provided statement, H-F called Brown, a 2007 graduate, a respected leader in the basketball community who will bring a[Read More…]
Park District welcomes 2 new commissioners, discusses crisis plan
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board marked the first full session for newly appointed commissioners Erika Schafer and Byron Walker during its meeting on Tuesday, June 18. Walker won election April 1 to a six-year term, and Schafer was appointed to the board for a two-year term to fill a board[Read More…]
06.18.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The agenda will be here when it is available. Bingo. Games hosted by[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields accepted into ICU Center of Excellence program
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ intensive care unit has been accepted into the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s (SCCM) ICU Center of Excellence program. The hospital was one of only 60 worldwide to be accepted into the program, which empowers ICU teams with the training, education, tools and support needed to enhance patient care[Read More…]
Column: How property tax levies work
The levy: It’s not a dam, but it is a word you should know! Since I first stepped into my office 27 years ago, one question has repeatedly come up: “Why do my property taxes always go up?” It’s a valid concern. At the heart of the answer is something[Read More…]
2025 local school retirees
At the end of the school year, as staff take their retirement, we at The Chronicle send our thanks for their years of service.District 161 District 153 Homewood-Flossmoor High
06.17.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Road Viaduct Closure. On Tuesday, June 17, the Flossmoor Road viaduct will be closed to vehicular traffic in both directions from 9 a.m. until about noon due to tree work and painting in the viaduct tunnel. Motorists should follow detour signs. The viaduct will be open for pedestrians. For more[Read More…]
Homewood Science Center’s annual Summer Fest returns in July
The Homewood Science Center board is hoping to raise $50,000 at its annual Summer Fest fundraiser on July 17. The event, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor, is open to adults 21 and over. A new addition to this year’s program will be a pre-event[Read More…]
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