“The Christmas Schooner,” a musical about Christmas traditions and family, will be presented over two December weekends by The Drama Group of Chicago Heights. The program, meant for an audience of all ages, tells the story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family that risked their lives to[Read More…]
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Marian Catholic Marching Band captures state class 3A title for 42nd time
Marian Catholic High School’s Marching Band in late October captured first place in its class at the Illinois State Marching Bands Championship competition held at Illinois State University in Normal. The band received the highest scores in Class 3A for music performance, visual performance and effect, and remains undefeated in[Read More…]
Franciscan Health diaper drive collects 4,165 diapers
The 2022 Franciscan Health Olympia Fields annual Diaper Drive collected more than 4,100 diapers for distribution to local community organizations to help families in Chicago’s Southland. The project is designed to raise awareness of diaper insecurity in the community. “We hosted the Diaper Drive during Diaper Insecurity Month in October[Read More…]
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The Chronicle has two free email sources of news, The Latest (daily headlines with links to stories) and The Weeks (a look at the week ahead, with information about meeting agendas and events, and a look at the week behind, including a recap of top stories and other relevant news[Read More…]
11.16.22 | What You Need to Know Today
BED BUILDING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Sixty volunteers are needed to help build 20 twin beds that will be given to children across the Southland through the nonprofit organization Sleep in Heavenly Peace. The event on Jan. 14 is part of the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. People[Read More…]
Letter: District 153 officials thank voters for referendum approval (free)
Last week, the citizens of Homewood voted overwhelmingly in support of a referendum for Homewood School District 153. Our district has a proud tradition of providing a well-rounded education to nearly 2,000 students a year, with a strong emphasis on not only traditional academic areas such as math and Language[Read More…]
H-F senior Schoen highlights fall season for Vikings
Caroline Schoen didn’t finish her high school cross country career quite like she’d hoped but the Homewood-Flossmoor senior still graduates as a two-time state qualifier with a running resume full of first-place finishes. She finished 42nd in the Class 3A state meet, crossing the finish line in 18 minutes, 37[Read More…]
Shots fired during attempted vehicle theft Tuesday afternoon (free)
Homewood police responded about 2:35 p.m. to the 17600 block of Halsted Street to a report of shots fired. The victim told officers that someone was attempting to steal his vehicle. “The victim and offender exchanged gunfire,” police said in a statement. “The victim was not injured during the incident.”[Read More…]
11.15.22 | What You Need to Know Today
METHODS FOR MANAGING STRESS – If you’re an adult struggling with stress, Homewood Library offers a program to help at 6:30 p.m. tonight. Strategies to Manage Stress, Improve Sleep and Reduce Anxiety features Chris from Cancer Support Center, who will offer important tips to get right before the holidays. CHIEF[Read More…]
Help the Homewood Parent Music Association with dinner from Buona Beef
Buona Beef in Flossmoor will donate 20% of sales on Tuesday, Nov. 15, to the Homewood Parent Music Association. HPMA provides support to music programs in Homewood schools. Patrons should bring a copy of this coupon to the restaurant at 19801 Crawford Ave. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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