More than $40,000 in donations from three organizations and $195,000 in government aid will help Homewood School District 153 overcome the digital divide that became obvious as students switched to remote learning. Gifts of $22,000 from Foundation 153, $18,000 from CN Railway and $1,500 from Woodland Community Church in Homewood[Read More…]
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Very different Homewood Farmers Market set to open June 13
A crowd gathers as the James Hart band performs at opening day of the 2019 Homewood Farmers Market season. The market will open June 13, but no scene like this will be possible with safety restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Chronicle file photo)
New language arts materials bring multicultural stories to Homewood schools
New books, multicultural stories, writing materials and online learning guides are all part of two new packages for the English/Language Arts curriculum the District 153 board approved at its May 11 meeting. Kindergarten through sixth grade students will use a Benchmark Literacy Program. The package costs $250,000. Seventh and eighth[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: May 13
New one-day record for deaths in Illinois. State on track to move into phase 3 of reopening plan by end of May. State receives shipment of remdesivir, a treatment for COVID-19.
H-F prom substituted with virtual party Saturday
St. Joseph School graduate to serve as bishop of Peoria
The Rev. Lou Tylka has been named Bishop-elect and coadjutor of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peoria. (Provided photo)
Cancer Support Center’s ‘RISE UP’ telethon is Sunday
The traditional fundraiser is taking a new approach from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17, when the Cancer Support Center hosts “RISE UP,” a virtual telethon. Funds will help support the free programs and services offered to anyone battling cancer in the South Suburbs. Tune in to this event[Read More…]
Check in with Redbird Cafe
Redbird Cafe owner Kim Nolen is still minding the store, in spite of the limitations of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Provided photo)
COVID cancels summer driver’s ed, HFHS lacks cars
Many teens in Homewood and Flossmoor anxious to get their driver’s licenses will be waiting a bit longer. Due to COVID-19, Homewood-Flossmoor High School won’t offer its driver’s education program this summer. For H-F administrators, that’s good and bad news. Good that it gives the district a bit more time[Read More…]
After nearly drowning, Homewood man works for prevention
After nearly drowning while surfing in icy Lake Michigan, Dave Benjamin now teaches emergency water safety procedures. (Provided photo)
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