Work on a new Fine Arts wing at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will begin in July. At a special board meeting Sunday, June 2, the $13,987,495 contract was awarded to Cosgrove Construction of Joliet by unanimous vote. The board has sufficient funding for this project. If all goes according[Read More…]
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Willow’s social worker Lynn Calhoun gave hugs, support to students
When the Lynn Calhoun decided four years ago that June 2019 would be her retirement date from District 153, she didn’t really give it much thought. Now that it’s here, she realizes leaving will be difficult.
Letter: Crisis pregnancy centers mislead about health care capabilities
I take issue with the article in the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle titled, “Pregnancy care center opens in Flossmoor to provide pro-life options” specifically because AID for Women has a reputation of shaming women and telling them inaccurate information about their care. These places, commonly known as “crisis pregnancy centers” (CPCs) are[Read More…]
100-plus vendors expected for Homewood’s Artisan Street Fair
The 2019 Homewood Artisan Street Fair is expanding its footprint and boasting more than 100 artists from around the Chicagoland area and the Midwest on June 7 and 8. The fair also features live music, a food court and food trucks and a maker-space tent packed with activities for all[Read More…]
Villages plan for two Pride events in June
Since its inaugural Pride event in June 2017, Lighthouse LGBTQ+ has brought the celebration from its confines in the city, to the suburban corners of Homewood and Flossmoor. Homewood will host the third annual Lighthouse Pride Party from 5 to 9 p.m. on June 28, and Flossmoor will host its[Read More…]
Homewood Hearing Center FS June 1 – 30 2019
Flossmoor police dispersed a group of teens who gathered at Homewood-Flossmoor High School Wednesday, according to Chief Tod Kamleiter. The size of the group exceeded Gov. JB Pritzker’s mandate that no more than 10 people gather in any one space, to prevent spreading the COVID-19 virus. The students were playing[Read More…]
Dunnings AS June 3-July 3 2019
Safe photo fun. Thomas Photographic Studio will do a communitywide photo shoot on Monday, March 26. Owners Angela and Colin Thomas said they will follow COVID-19 physical distancing recommendations for everyone’s safety, but they see the project as an opportunity to be creative, have fun and shed a little pandemic stress. “Because we cannot[Read More…]
Klugers FS June 1 – 30 2019
Homewood paramedics who were exposed to the COVID-19 virus are still working, the village said in a statement released Wednesday. On Tuesday, the village sent a statement that incorrectly said the three paramedics were sent home and placed under self-quarantine. Wednesday’s statement clarified that mistake. “Under current CDC, Illinois Department[Read More…]
Tom Brabec FS June 1 – 30 2019
Savoya Taylor of Flossmoor admits her job climbing poles 50 feet in the air to work on electricity isn’t for everyone. Rain or shine, day or night, Taylor will be one of ComEd’s specialists working to give homes and businesses power. Savoya Taylor of Flossmoor demonstrates her ability to climb[Read More…]
Sen. Hutchinson lauds House passage of cannabis bill
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) released the following statement this evening after voting in support of House Bill 1438, a proposal Hutchinson co-sponsored and was actively involved in negotiating that would legalize adult-use cannabis in Illinois. “One of the things that we wanted to make sure we[Read More…]
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