James R. Wright, March 10, 2023, age 63, lifelong resident of Homewood. Beloved son of the late Richard O. Wright Sr. and the late Lauretta R. Wright nee La Ponte. Loving brother of Michael F. (Kathleen) Wright, Kathleen A. (Andrew) Sabo, Richard O. Wright Jr., Nancy Jo (Steven) Dubetz and[Read More…]
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Parks administrators lay out plans in next budget
The wish list for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District includes new play equipment for Heritage Park in Homewood; improvements to the Irwin Center in Homewood; installing a ramp for accessibility at Park Place in Flossmoor; tennis court improvements at Flossmoor Hills and Pheasant Trails in Flossmoor; and purchasing a truck for[Read More…]
Flossmoor schools spend $94k on new AC units
The Flossmoor School District 161 board voted 6-1 to purchase four Trane brand rooftop air conditioning units at its Feb. 20 meeting. Board member David Linnear cast the sole dissenting vote. Associate superintendent Fran LaBella said the administration’s recommendation was to buy the Trane units, after analyzing three bids. One[Read More…]
3.10.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
SEED STARTING SATURDAYS – Homewood Green Thumb Saturdays presents Seed Starting, 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Village of Homewood. Learn how to start your garden inexpensively from seeds for a wider array of plants. WHAT’S IN THE WATER – Friends from Forest Preserves of Cook County will join Homewood Science Center[Read More…]
Line dancing gets people moving at Irwin Center
Line dancing, anyone? If you’ve been to weddings and gatherings, you’ve probably jumped into the line dance to try and keep up with the directions given in the music: “Move to the left, move to the right…” Line dance has all participants form lines on the dance floor with[Read More…]
‘All Skate’ at the H-F Ice Arena: A disaster gives new life to community rink
The H-F Ice Arena is back in business. The $6.8 million renovation work is complete. The grand reopening is scheduled for Sunday, March 12. Disaster struck at the ice arena, one of the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s major attractions, in November 2021 after the ice-making system failed. The park board immediately[Read More…]
3.9.23 | What You Need to Know Today
SENIOR SOCIAL HOUR – Older residents can enjoy Senior Social Hour at 1 p.m. Friday in the Homewood Library Meeting Room. The event promises fun activities and socializing. Light refreshments will be served. Register online. FLOSSMOOR VEHICLE STICKERS – Due to supply issues, there was a delay in the sale[Read More…]
H-F alum says small steps led to a big Grammy moment
Christopher McBride, a nationally recognized saxophone player, knows it’s been the small steps that led to a big moment for him being a Grammy Award winner as a contributor on the Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra album. The work was selected in the Best Large Ensemble Jazz category. Steve Feifke and[Read More…]
Obituary: Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor (32) of Homewood, IL passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 8, 2023. He will be greatly missed by his surviving family and friends.
State of Faith: Numbers up, renewed energy at Flossmoor Community Church
(This story is the second in the Chronicle’s State of Faith series exploring spiritual life in the Homewood and Flossmoor area. The project is funded by a grant from the Homewood Rotary Club.) Founded in 1927, Flossmoor Community Church is approaching its 100th anniversary of serving its members and the[Read More…]
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