Power outages are more than just inconvenient; they can be dangerous. That’s why the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency managers are highlighting various safety tips to help recent storm survivors. At the height of Monday’s storm, more than 683,000 customers were without power in Illinois. Due to[Read More…]
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Flossmoor cleanup could take two weeks following Monday windstorm
Flossmoor Public Works crews started cleaning debris immediately following Monday’s windstorm. (Provided photo)
State emergency agency warns of potential storm-related scams
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) on Wednesday warned people affected by Monday’s storms to be alert for scams, which can take a variety of forms. “It’s appalling that anyone would see this situation as an opportunity to scam others, but unfortunately this is something often seen after disasters,” said[Read More…]
Deadline approaches for design contest tying together art, facemasks
The Homewood Art Council wants to display the visual creations of local residents, while keeping the community healthy at the same time. HAC’s facemask design contest asks people to submit their own drawing for a chance to have their creation printed on facemasks that will be available for sale. The[Read More…]
Power restored to many, scattered outages remain
Power was restored to many customers in the Homewood-Flossmoor area on Tuesday following widespread outages after a derecho storm moved through on Monday afternoon. However, there are still scattered outages throughout both villages, including one in Homewood near Ridge Road and Riegel Avenue that is affecting 621 customers, according to[Read More…]
District 153 board gives OK to back to school plans
After months of planning, reviews and discussions, the Homewood District 153 school board unanimously gave the green light Monday to its back to school plans. The school year starts Monday, Aug. 24. Two options were approved. Approximately 38 percent of children will be on a fully remote schedule through the[Read More…]
Strong storm on Monday leaves H-F residents without power
A large portion of a tree is down at a home on Balmoral Crescent in Flossmoor, part of an area along and south of Flossmoor Road that appeared to bear the brunt of a derecho storm system that swept through the area about 4 p.m. on Monday. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider agreement to receive CARES act funds
The only action item on the Homewood Board of Trustee agenda Tuesday is a resolution authorizing the village to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Cook County to receive federal funds intended to help offset costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Homewood is eligible for up to nearly $437,000 in[Read More…]
H-F freshmen taking new school year in stride
Caylyn Davis was at Homewood-Flossmoor High School on Monday to pick up her box of school supplies for the fall semester starting Aug. 17. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
Southland Chamber selects Terri Winfree as executive director
Terri L. Winfree has been selected to serve as the executive director of the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce. Terri Winfree Winfree will be leading an organization that serves more than 85 communities in the Southland stretching through five counties in Illinois and Indiana. The chamber lists its primary role[Read More…]
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