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Cook County early voting starts Oct. 19

The lines are long in Chicago for early voting, but Homewood and Flossmoor residents will have to wait until Monday, Oct. 19, for the start of early voting in suburban Cook County. Voters will find locations open seven days a week between Oct. 19 and Nov. 2. The Cook County[Read More…]

Illinois health officials urge residents to get flu shots

Illinois Department of Public Health officials are urging residents to get flu shots, noting that protection from seasonal flu is even more important in conjunction with the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Every year the flu sickens millions of Americans, hospitalizes hundreds of thousands, and kills tens of thousands.   “This season[Read More…]

Boy Scouts host blood drive Oct. 10

Sarah Whitlock directs the H-F High band during the 2018 “Solar Winds” program. (Provided photo) Homewood-Flossmoor High School band director Sarah Whitlock has been selected a recipient of the Chicagoland Outstanding Music Educator Award which recognizes excellence in the field of music education. She will be one of seven music[Read More…]

Boy Scouts host blood drive Oct. 10 

Boy Scout Troop 342 is hosting a blood drive from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 10, at St. Joseph Parish Hall, 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Donors must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds.  Donors can donate every eight weeks. Persons with[Read More…]

Chronicle plans paywall to keep local news flowing

The Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle will soon join the ranks of such illustrious news organizations as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times.  We are implementing what is commonly referred to as a paywall, effective Jan. 1. Paywall is the common[Read More…]

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South Holland firefighter dies following diving incident

The Village of South Holland is deeply saddened to report the tragic loss of firefighter Dylan Cunningham, 29, following an underwater dive on Wednesday, Sept. 30.  The cause of the incident is under investigation.   Dylan Cunningham The incident occurred at Haigh Quarry Lake in Kankakee. Cunningham was first rushed[Read More…]

Letter: Kudos for Lilly Pad service

Fellow citizens, I would like to acknowledge and share my appreciation for Ms. Lynda Jordan, owner of Lilly Pad Consignment Shop in Homewood. I called her shop recently to find a baby crib. She offered me one as a donation to my family since she received it without hardware. I[Read More…]

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