The 340 graduates of Parker Junior High were decked out in their blue caps and gowns for the May 26 virtual graduation ceremonies that were shared through YouTube.
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Graduation 2020: Infant Jesus of Prague
There was a celebration for the 43 graduates of Infant Jesus of Prague School on May 29, but it was a virtual show. The community got to see the faces of the graduates displayed on the lawn of the school. On May 29 there was a drive-by school parade with[Read More…]
Graduation 2020: Marian Catholic High School
Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights had a virtual recognition ceremony on May 18 for its 213 seniors who didn’t get the traditional graduation on May 17.
Graduation 2020: James Hart School
Like many districts, Homewood District 153 will be hosting a June 2 virtual graduation for its 230 members of the Class of 2020 posted to the district website and on YouTube.
Homewood issues emergency business curfew, Flossmoor police urge people to stay home after reports of looting in the area
Homewood officials declared an emergency early Sunday afternoon and ordered all businesses in the village to close until further notice after receiving reports that vandalism and possibly looting had occurred in nearby communities. Flossmoor officials issued a similar notice urging people to stay home as a precaution.
H-F senior takes gold medal in national writing competition
Charlotte McManus, an incoming senior at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, has won regional and national awards in a 2020 Scholastic Writing Award competition. Charlotte McManus Her 500-word short fiction piece won a Gold Key Chicago regional honor from Writopia Lab and the story won a Gold Medal in the National American[Read More…]
Homewood library initiates curbside services Monday
Waiting to pick out a good book or movie? The Homewood Public Library will begin curbside service Monday, June 1, giving patrons a chance to get items from the library’s collection at 17917 Dixie Highway. This is in addition to the electronic resources, including e-books, audiobooks, databases and video, movie[Read More…]
Pandemic spring
When long-time Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan announced he was retiring at the end of February, the Chronicle asked our local representatives for their reactions. The Chronicle has not received a response from state Rep. Thaddeus Jones. Rep. Will Davis “Mike Madigan has been a long-time public servant who[Read More…]
Metra outlines plans as area begins to reopen
As the Chicago region moves toward establishing a “new normal” in the time of COVID-19, Metra is providing more details about the steps it is taking to ensure passengers will feel safe using its system. “We know more than ever that passengers need to feel safe and confident using our[Read More…]
Braelyn Hall represents Illinois in National History Day competition
Braelyn Hall of Flossmoor will represent Illinois in the National History Day competition. Her project looked at the role of black advertising. (Provided photo)
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