A Homewood couple say they tried to stop a fight that resulted in two people being shot outside Walmart, 17550 S. Halsted Ave., shortly after 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 24. Cara Lawlor told the Chronicle on Monday she dove on top of a man being kicked in the head and[Read More…]
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Planned Parenthood FS August 2018
VILLAGE OF HOMEWOOD TRUSTEE CANDIDATES 4-Year Term (vote for 3) Karen Washington Karen Washington Education: Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction Employment: I teach doctoral students. Most Important Issues:There are two issues that I will continue to address. I will continue to tackle the issues of blighted areas and home/building owners refusing[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood FS July 2018
On April 2, voters in Homewood and Flossmoor will go to the polls to elect representatives to serve on District 153, 161, 233 and 515 school boards, the Homewood and Flossmoor village boards, the Homewood Public Library and Flossmoor Public Library boards and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. The Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle[Read More…]
Vice District seeks second incentive extension
Vice District Brewing is requesting that Homewood officials approve a second extension for a business incentive funding agreement. The village board will consider the request at its regular meeting Tuesday, June 26. The craft brewery was approved in September 2016 for $100,000 in financial assistance to develop a brewery and[Read More…]
HUGE Multi-Family Annual Garage Sale
HOMEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD CANDIDATES 6-year term (vote for 2) Chenise “Cece” Belue Chenise “Cece” Belue Education:Bachelor of Arts, Economics; Roosevelt University, 2003Master of Arts, Teaching; National Louis University, 2006Master of Arts, Educational Administration; Governors State University, 2012 Occupation: I am an IEP facilitator advocating for students with special[Read More…]
Two people shot Sunday night at Walmart fuel station
Two people were shot Sunday night during an altercation at the Walmart fuel station, 17550 Halsted St., in Homewood. Homewood police said officers responded to the scene shortly after 8 p.m. after receiving reports of a disturbance that included shots fired. “Responding officers located two persons with gunshot injuries and[Read More…]
Steward’s volunteer efforts win award for mentoring group
When Flossmoor resident Kristopher Steward started volunteering, he didn’t set out to win any honors. Giving his time through 100 Black Men of Chicago was simply his way of being helpful. His efforts have paid dividends, both for the teens and the organization.
Pride Party-goers find fun at end of the rainbow
HOMEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 153 CANDIDATES 4-year term (vote for 4) James Schmidt James Schmidt Education: B.A., Knox College, 1993Masters of School Counseling, Governors State University, 2005 Masters of Administration Leadership, Olivet Nazarene University, 2008 Occupation: Department Chair of Guidance, Homewood-Flossmoor H.S. Family: Wife, Christine, and daughters Erin, Brianna and Madeline[Read More…]
Area Students Receive Bachelor Degrees from The College of Wooster
WOOSTER, Ohio — The following area students, all alums of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, received a bachelor degree from The College of Wooster during commencement exercises on May 14: Grace Hodges, Homewood, bachelor of arts in anthropology. Hodges served as the music director of both “After These Messages” and “Woo Sang[Read More…]
IPO FS July-Aug 2018
Congratulating Superintendent Dale Mitchell, third from left, on being named South Cook Superintendent of Distinction are District 153 principals Nikki Kerr of Churchill School, Scott McAlister of James Hart School and Melissa Lawson of Willow School. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle) Dale Mitchell got a Superman cape Monday to recognize him as a “super superintendent” as[Read More…]
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