Metra has unveiled proposed revisions to its Metra Electric Line schedule and has asked its riders for feedback. The new schedule includes changes made necessary by the implementation of the new Positive Train Control (PTC) safety system.
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Hart students preparing for ‘Frozen Jr.’ on Feb. 27-28
Students at James Hart School will be presenting this year’s musical, “Frozen Jr.” at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 27 and 28, at the school, 18220 Morgan Ave., Homewood. Frozen Jr. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical that follows Disney’s movie “Frozen.” It tells the story of[Read More…]
Flossmoor librarian’s ‘Asking for a Friend’ brochures share topical information with teens
“Asking for a Friend” pamphlets were created by Anna Pauls, Flossmoor Public Library’s youth services manager. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
Forum for 40th District Senate candidates is Feb. 29
Candidates for the 40th Illinois Senate seat will address the issues at a League of Women Voters of the Park Forest area forum at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive in Park Forest. The district includes parts of Homewood and Flossmoor. The[Read More…]
Homewood Library marks 30 years at its address
Hubert and Mary-Kathleen Stalling of Homewood accept cookies from Homewood Public Library librarian Sharon Lade during the 30th anniversary celebration of the library’s move to 17917 Dixie Highway. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
Homewood man arrested in connection with Wisconsin double homicide
Marcus Randle El, 33, of Homewood has been arrested in connection with the death of two women in Janesville, Wisconsin, on Monday, according to media reports. Randle El turned himself in to Chicago police on Saturday, according to a Chicago Tribune report. The former Wisconsin Badger football player is the[Read More…]
D153 board hires Johnson to serve as principal of James Hart
District 153 Superintendent Dale Mitchell introduces new James Hart School Principal Kim Johnson at the Board of Education meeting on Feb. 11.
H-F High takes first place in mock trial competition
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School mock trial team took first place at the first place for the second year in a row at the 6th District Municipal Competition.
Federal Reserve economist address PSC Economic Forecast Breakfast on Feb. 28
Rick Mattoon, senior economist and economic advisor in the Economic Research Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will be the featured speaker at the Feb. 28 Prairie State College (PSC) Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast. The event at Ravisloe Country Club, 18231 South Park Ave. in Homewood, also serves[Read More…]
Properties in the South Suburbs being reassessed this year
This is the year properties in the South Suburbs will be reassessed and Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi promises a fair examination of both residential and commercial properties. “The key thing to remember is every community is different. We know south suburban conditions can be very different from north suburbs.[Read More…]
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