Change is hard for both the Illinois Legislature and Illinois’ schools, says Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood. Even though research shows Illinois is not putting adequate resources into its schools, the Legislature hasn’t found a viable way to improve funding.   Will Davis As the state’s game of governmental chicken drags[Read More…]

(Provided photo) Homewood-Flossmoor High School students will be competing in the Illinois High School Association’s sectional tournament on Saturday after its two productions won top honors in an invitational meet. H-F hosted the SWSC Drama and Group Interpretation Competition March 12. “Better Nate Than Ever,” the H-F Group Interpretation, received[Read More…]

Meijer announced Monday it is seeking applicants for 280 jobs at its Flossmoor superstore, scheduled to open this summer. ​ In a press release, the retailer said available positions will include openings for clerks and cake decorators, customer service jobs, cashiers, receiving clerks and meat cutters. Starting pay will be[Read More…]

Andy Offut Irwin tells a story at James Hart Schoolin 2015. Irwin will be telling stories at the H-FPark District Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The eventis free and open to the public. (Photo by Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Just as the planets occasionally align, sometimes the storytelling events converge in Homewood.  On Tuesday[Read More…]

Eight students will be representing Homewood-Flossmoor High School at the National Scholastics Quiz Bowl Championship in June. The H-F team will be competing against teams representing nearly 100 high schools from across the country and around the world. The H-F team qualified for the national event in Chicago by placing[Read More…]

(Provided photo) The girls eighth grade volleyball team representing St. Joseph’s Parish in Homewood won the St. Alexander Volleyball League championship as an undefeated team in match play.  The team, coached by Tarin and Dave Dougherty, had a record at the end of the season of 30-3 moving it into[Read More…]

The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office has stopped sending out renewal notices of car license plates, saving the state $450,000 monthly, but there is an easy way to still get a notice. The office will schedule an email reminder for plate renewals. Car owners can register at cyberdriveillinois.com getting their[Read More…]

Opening day at Homewood Dairy Queen is always a big day. The chilly, gray day was in contrast with last year’s summery 65 degree and sunny, which may have caused a smaller initial crowd, but those who showed up Thursday, March 10, got their free cones that much quicker. Photos[Read More…]

Four suspects are in custody following Thursday’s armed robbery in Flossmoor and a 40-mile chase ending in north suburban Park Ridge. A day later, as law enforcement agencies sorted out the details of the incident and looked ahead to possible criminal charges, it was increasingly clear that the arrests were[Read More…]

  Local Scout Michael Perkins   is dressed as a pancake   Saturday, Feb. 27, at the   Homewood Indoor Farmers   Market to promote the   annual pancake breakfast.   (Photo by Eric Crump/H-F   Chronicle) Scouts want to go to camp. People want to eat pancakes. The convergence of those desires for 61 years has[Read More…]