Omar Martinez of Homewood was recognized for his outstanding achievements during the Prairie State College graduation ceremonies May 19.
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Schools bid farewell to retiring employees
As schools let out in early June, staffs in Homewood and Flossmoor said their good-byes to longtime friends who retired. The Chronicle is profiling a few of these staff members who have served students for decades.
DeLuca sponsors tax exemption legislation
A bill co-sponsored in the Illinois legislature by Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, designed to maintain the standard income tax exemption, is awaiting Gov. Bruce Rauner’s signature. The bill passed through the Senate and House as the legislative session ended May 30. DeLuca said without the bill, “the standard income[Read More…]
Fun with metals at Homewood Science Center
Metra announced Friday that it will extend its cancellation of Electric Line service through Saturday, Feb. 2. The agency continues to repair damage to the line’s overhead power system caused by a freight train derailment. Commuters can use the Rock Island Line as an alternate. CTA will honor Metra tickets on the Red[Read More…]
Cocktail Chemistry Challenge July 19 to support Homewood Science Center
Homewood Science Center (HSC) unveiled its plans for a summer fundraiser — this one for adults only — the Cocktail Chemistry Challenge on Thursday, July 19, at the center, 18022 Dixie Highway.
Cooking for a crew: Making meals at the firehouse comes with challenges
If you think getting food on the table for a couple of hungry, picky kids on a hectic evening is a hard job, the firefighters of Homewood and Flossmoor can definitely relate to your concerns, and sympathize too. Cooking for a large crew and doing it between emergency calls definitely[Read More…]
H-F High presents honors to top senior athletes
Homewood-Flossmoor High School presented honors to its top athletes at the 40th annual senior athletic banquet May 31.
Fun outdoors as school year ends
District 153 schools had students out of doors as the 2017-18 school year came to a close on June 7. Field Day activities, on June 6, helped reinforce teamwork while having fun.
Driver injured in one-vehicle crash May 31
One person was injured in a one-vehicle crash Thursday evening on Riegel Road in Homewood. The vehicle struck a utility pole in the 18100 block, according to police. Homewood police and fire units responded to the scene after receiving the call shortly after 6:30 p.m. The driver was the sole[Read More…]
Rabid Brewing seeks liquor license amendment
Homewood trustees will consider a liquor license request from Rabid Brewing and a number of purchases, including police and public works equipment. Rabid Brewing is asking for a license that would allow the establishment to serve alcohol outdoors. The request would require an ordinance amending the class 16 liquor license[Read More…]
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