Flossmoor voters this fall will decide whether the village can issue $10 million in bonds for local street repairs and measures to prevent flooding in parts of town where it has become increasingly common. Village board members Monday unanimously approved the referendum question that will be on the November 3[Read More…]
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State senator launches tour of local businesses
As small businesses work to recover from the ongoing coronavirus crisis, state Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) intends to highlight the ways business owners are prioritizing safety for their employees and customers by touring the businesses of the 40th District, which includes Homewood and Flossmoor. “Small businesses enhance our neighborhoods and[Read More…]
Pop-up nutrition program helps Cancer Support Center’s patients
Cancer survivor Paulette Coffel of Hazel Crest, left, stops at a food station manned by Cancer Support Center volunteer Reshida Reid. Volunteer Chloe Watson, center, assists Coffel as she walks from station to station. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
Drive-through school supplies collected Aug. 22
The Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) team at St. Joseph Parish in Homewood is hosting a “back to school” supplies drive from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, in the church parking lot, 17949 Dixie Highway. The supplies will help families served through PADS, Respond Now and[Read More…]
H-F High fine arts wing expected completion is Sept. 30
A worker is part of a crew doing final outside work on the black box theater, right, and new front entrance to the fine arts wing at Homewood-Flossmoor High School on Monday, Aug. 10. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
Coping with COVID: One region crosses the line and gets a new restriction, local numbers remain relatively stable
One region under new restriction. More than a dozen counties receive warnings. Local numbers increase modestly. Aunt Martha’sgets $50K grant.
Homewood youth baseball team member tests positive for COVID-19
A Ripken-B team has been asked to self-quarantine for 14 days after a member of the team tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, according to a statement issued the same day by Homewood Baseball and Softball League officials. “Members of the team, and those who have been in close contact with them, should[Read More…]
New guidelines force Homewood, Flossmoor schools to move to remote learning
Elementary schools in Homewood and Flossmoor will not open as planned. Homewood District 153 and Flossmoor District 161 officials announced on Saturday that new directives from the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health forced them to move to a remote learning plan for all[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustees expected to adopt referendum ballot language
Flossmoor trustees will consider an ordinance on Monday formally adopting the ballot language for a bond referendum. If approved, the bond funds would be used to fund street and storm sewer improvements. The board voted at its Aug. 3 meeting to place the referendum on the November ballot. Also, Mark[Read More…]
St. Andrew United Methodist welcomes new pastor
Amid these trying times dealing with COVID-19, quarantine protocols, closed businesses and increased violence across the nation, St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Homewood was without a pastor. In early spring, the members began searching for a new leader. Accepting the church’s call to serve, was the Rev. Beverly Dukes,[Read More…]
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