On Saturday, March 9, area residents who have difficulty affording dental care will have an opportunity for a free visit to the dentist. Southland Smiles, 19815 Governors Highway in Flossmoor, in partnership with non-profit organization Dentistry from the Heart, will offer teeth cleanings, fillings and other treatments. This will be[Read More…]
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Hart girls volleyball wins state bid
[Updated 7:30 a.m.] The seventh grade girls volleyball team at James Hart School in Homewood is ready to battle for the first place title in the Illinois Elementary School Association state playoffs. Right now, the team is one of the top eight teams in the state. They will compete Friday,[Read More…]
New Owner at Family Wine and Liquors welcomes the community
There is a new face behind the counter at the long-time Homewood business, Family Wine and Liquors at 18707 S. Dixie Highway. But for long-time customers, there is no need to worry that anything more will change.
Stanback, Ogom lead H-F to OT win over Bloom
Homewood-Flossmoor senior forward Issac Stanback helped will the Vikings to a win in an overtime thriller against Bloom 64-61. H-F advances to the second game of the state basketball tournament’s sectional round.
Dale’s Luxury Rides AS March 6-April 6 2019
Complete with a balloon drop and countdown, the village of Homewood hosted its annual Noon Year’s Eve event at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Auditorium on Tuesday.
Flossmoor teacher resigns mid-year, alleges poor treatment
After months of discomfort about what he says are pervasive problems at the school, teacher Ryan Sinwelski resigned from his job at Parker Junior High in Flossmoor on March 3. Along with his resignation, Sinwelski released a letter to area media outlets and others detailing a number of concerns he[Read More…]
Pam Jackson campaign LB March 5-April 2 2019
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School girls varsitybasketball team has started its seasonwith a 8-1 record. (Provided photo) The girls varsity basketball team at Homewood-Flossmoor High School has kicked off the season with an outstanding 8-1 record. Some games, like the 50-49 win over Simeon High of Chicago, have been close, while others,[Read More…]
March 2019 e-edition
It’s tough to keep up with James “Chip” Coldren. Depending on when you call him, he may be enjoying time at home in Flossmoor, visiting a Cook County detention center, or consulting with police departments out-of-state. James “Chip” Coldren learned to play bagpipes from his father. (Provided photo) A nationally[Read More…]
Homewood approves stray shopping cart ordinance
Stores in Homewood must now pay to have stray shopping carts returned to their property after the village board approved an ordinance Feb. 26. The village’s building department has been trying to work with retailers “to gain better control over their shopping carts” found away from their properties. Homewood has[Read More…]
Will Co Forest Preserve FS March 4-April
Email works fine in most instances, but District 153’s Daily Living Skills at Willow School wanted pen pals. Classroom aide Jesica-Lyn Tellis helps students in the Willow School Daily Living Skills class open their individual letters from their pen pals. (Marilyn Thomas/ H-F Chronicle) So, they wrote to students at 20 schools across the[Read More…]
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