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Outstanding effort by three students in Homewood District 153 won them top honors Monday, Sept. 24, as each was presented the Tom Dockweiler Award. Tom Dockweiler, for whom the award is named, retired from the board after 20 years of service. During his tenure he said it was always his[Read More…]
Flossmoor police Friday responded to a report of shots being fired in a residential neighborhood. According to a community alert posted on Sept. 28, two shots were fired at about 2:40 p.m. at the intersection of Wallace Drive and Park Drive. Police said the incident took place following a confrontation[Read More…]
When the chili contestants face off on Saturday to see who’s the best in Homewood’s annual Chili Cook-off, there will be a new cook taking aim at the old pros. Homewood’s Fall Fest runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. The cook-off contest judging starts at 2 p.m. and[Read More…]
South Suburban Family Shelter will hold a candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, to mark the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The gathering will be at the Irwin Park Bandshell, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. The event will include music, survivor testimonies and an exhibit of T-shirts[Read More…]
Flossmoor District 161 officials are at odds with the construction company working to finish air conditioning at Parker Junior High School and air and heating systems at Heather Hill School over what extent the projects are complete. Associate Superintendent Frances LaBella updated the school board Monday on the status[Read More…]
Homewood-Flossmoor High School is asking the community to join with District 233 board members as they begin work on a new strategic plan for H-F. There are three opportunities open to community members, and each require varied amounts of commitment. The easiest way to offer input is through an online[Read More…]
Flossmoor District 161 school board members Monday began deliberations on whether to approve a 2.1 percent increase in the property tax levy that will fund next year’s budget. Board members asked Associate Superintendent Frances LaBella to bring back estimated levy figures based on a flat rate and one that rises[Read More…]
Homewood trustees approved a motion Tuesday that will help pave the way for a new owner at Family Wine & Liquors at 18707 Dixie Highway. Current owners Butch and Tony Giralimo appeared before trustees to explain the reasons for the sale.
Firefighters on scene in the 3200 block of 184th Street in Homewood on Sunday morning. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Homewood and area firefighters responded to an apartment fire in the 3200 block of 184th Street after 8 a.m. Sunday, May 26. The fire was contained to one apartment of the[Read More…]
Homewood will celebrate the change of seasons with its annual Fall Fest and Chili Cook-off Saturday, Sept. 29. The party starts at 11 a.m. and continues through 10 p.m. with events, the chili tasting and serving, and outstanding musical entertainment. There also will be horse drawn wagon rides between 6 and[Read More…]
