Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve recently announced the winning entries for its 2020 wall calendar. Nearly 60 photographers submitted entries as part of a contest conducted in September. There are 14 winning entries, including one photo for each of the 12 months plus the front and back covers.
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Illinois Philharmonic opens season with Saturday performance
Renowned pianist Xiayin Wang will perform works byAnderson and Gershwin at the IPO’s 42nd seasonopener. (Facebook photo)
Izaak Walton oak woodland preserves tranquility, history
The oak woodland in Izaak Walton Nature Preserve as seen from the south. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Businesses change but peace still has a place
Five weeks after their arrival, our backyard tenants have flown the coop. Literally. As best as we can tell, the young wrens that hatched in our birdhouse less than three weeks ago declared their independence on the Fourth of July. We last saw them the night before, a Friday. There[Read More…]
When the little white ball leads to 300 trucks a day
District 161 staff receive ‘Those Who Excel’ honors
Five individuals from Flossmoor District 161 were selected to receive “Those Who Excel” awards from the Illinois State Board of Education at a ceremony Oct. 19 in Bloomington-Normal.
SSFS launches month of ‘change’ to fight violence
Be the Change cards created by South SuburbanFamily Shelter offer a suggestion for each dayin October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month,and were handed out during the Be the ChangeCelebration. (Carole Sharwarko/H-F Chronicle)
The Conservatory FS Oct 11 – Oct 31 2019
Happy Fourth of July! This weekend we are continuing the longstanding tradition of marking the founding of our nation, but with a different approach this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. To help mark this time of celebration, the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle and 23 Miles South Theatre are presenting the[Read More…]
Saturday marks Flossmoor Brewfest’s return to downtown area
Beers and ales, ciders and even mead will be plentiful when Flossmoor’s Brewfest returns on Saturday, Oct. 12. Participants will be able to sample tasty products from more than two dozen brewing companies from around the Chicago area, and the rest of the nation.
East Hazel Crest approves Wind Creek casino proposal
The East Hazel Crest Board of Trustees approved two measures at its Wednesday night meeting in support of the proposed casino at Halsted Street and Interstate 80/294. Village President Thomas Brown said the vote was unanimous, 5 to 0, on both a resolution to support the application for a casino[Read More…]
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