The Drama Group kicks off its 91st year as a community theater with the presentation of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” over two weekends starting Sept. 30 at its studio at 330 W. 202nd St., Chicago Heights. The production features an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents who are[Read More…]
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Music program benefit at Chipotle Monday
Homewood District 153’s Parent Music Association will benefit from a fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at Chipotle, 17700 Halsted St. Purchases can be ordered online for pickup using code Q4JK2YE, or show the flyer in the restaurant. Proceeds will benefit the choir, band and orchestra programs[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Schools support home values, let’s support them in November vote
I am writing to you about the article “After 30 years, District 153 asks for permanent funding rate increase” published online on Sept. 14, 2022. I applaud you naming the taxes that many residents believe help fund our wonderful schools as inaccurate assumptions. I, like many residents, thought that by[Read More…]
9.16.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
ART LOVERS CAN’T MISS – Immerse yourself in artistic tradition as Park Forest Art Fair celebrates its 66th year. Enjoy viewing and shopping a huge array of artworks, and check out Kids Art Alley for hands-on activities. Admission is free; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in downtown[Read More…]
Governor eases COVID-19 restrictions for school, child care staff
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday, Sept. 15, rescinded requirements that unvaccinated school and childcare personnel get tested for COVID-19 twice weekly. The change goes into effect Friday, Sept. 16. Pritzker said the decision was made on the advice of medical experts, based on the current conditions of the COVID-19[Read More…]
H-F superintendent meets with U of I leaders
District 233 Superintendent Scott Wakeley met with University of Illinois leaders Sept. 8 getting a chance to stress the need for an “educator pipeline” and the need for college affordability. U of I System President Timothy L. Killeen and University of Illinois-Chicago Interim Chancellor Javier Reyes listened to superintendents from three[Read More…]
Chronicle staff at Homewood farmers market on Saturday (free content)
Members of the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle staff will be at a booth at the Homewood Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, to talk with readers and anyone else who has something to say. Extra copies of the most recent print edition will be available. The[Read More…]
Amtrak service to Homewood expected to resume after agreement averts rail strike
Amtrak’s train from Homewood to New Orleans remains canceled for tonight, but the online schedule shows it operating Friday, Sept. 16, an indication the railroad is confident a settlement agreement announced by the the Biden administration will prevent a looming strike. In a statement on its website, Amtrak officials said the company[Read More…]
9.15.22 | What You Need to Know Today
FREE TREES IN FLOSSMOOR – Through a village program, Flossmoor residents can apply to get a tree planted for free in the parkway in front of their home. Requests for certain tree species will be considered, with decisions made based on availability, location and diversity. Trees are available on a[Read More…]
Refrigeration system moving into place at H-F Ice Arena
After months of preparation, workmen are bringing about changes to the H-F Ice Arena. Lyndsay Freeman, ice arena director for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, said every step in the process has taken time – from hiring an outside contractor to working with an architect and then going out for bids[Read More…]
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