Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve is holding its first photo contest to find 12 images for its 2020 calendar showing the preserve during all seasons. Photos taken at the preserve of landscapes, animals, plants and weather are welcome.
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H-F coach Mark Thompson selected Illinois Lacrosse Person of the Year
The Illinois Lacrosse High School Coaches Association has selected Homewood resident Mark Thompson as the Illinois Lacrosse Person of the Year. He is the 2019 Illinois representative to the national organization. Thompson, head lacrosse coach at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, was selected from a list of nominees by coaches from across[Read More…]
Commissioners take first step toward Homewood Estates Park redesign
Homewood police investigated a bomb threat at Jewel-Osco grocery store at 17705 Halsted Ave. on Wednesday, but found no explosive devices. According to a press release, Jewel-Osco store personnel received a bomb threat at about 6:25 p.m. Wednesday evening and reported it to Homewood Police Department. In response, Homewood police[Read More…]
Hutchinson sponsors legislation guaranteeing LGBTQ juror rights
Sen. Toi Hutchinson, D-Chicago Heights, was a chief sponsor of legislation that will prohibit discrimination of persons from the LGBTQ community from serving as jurors. The legislation was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and will take effect Jan. 1, 2020. The new law specifically exempts discrimination because of sexual orientation[Read More…]
Damp weather doesn’t dampen fun at Homewood’s Giant Block Party
The restaurant scene today is far different than it was at the beginning of 2020. As these businesses adjust to ever-changing guidelines, the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle will keep you updated on what’s happening with our local eateries in this series on Homewood and Flossmoor restaurants. When Governor J.B. Pritzker ordered restaurant[Read More…]
New signs remind drivers to stop — and save
The village of Homewood has a deal for motorists who travel through three intersections in town. Heed a sign and save money.Last week the village installed five signs that read, “Complete Stop FREE/Rolling Stop $164.00/Your Choice.”
Guest performers join Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra for 42nd season
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s 42nd season will feature performances by special guest musicians. The season is set with seven concerts, with the orchestra under the direction of maestro Stilian Kirov. The season opens at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19 with a “Rhapsody in Blue” program of American composers featuring pianist Xiayin Wang. [Read More…]
Tax incentive approved for cigar lounge in Homewood
A cigar lounge coming to 18237 Kedzie Avenue in Homewood had a Class 8 tax incentive approved by the village board at its August 13 meeting.
H-F students present ‘TRAP’ on Friday, Saturday
Homewood-Flossmoor High School students are presenting “TRAP,” a play filled with suspense that focuses on an investigation, on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16 and 17, in the South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave.
Chalk the Walk gives D161 students a first-day boost
Students at Flossmoor District 161 schools were greeted Thursday morning with messages of love and support as part of the annual Chalk the Walk project, an effort to help all students with a positive message for the new school year.
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