Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the October print edition of the Chronicle. When Walt’s Food Centers approached the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle about advertising in the October edition, the local grocery chain became the 100th company to support the paper. The Chronicle’s print edition, which first came out in December[Read More…]
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Prairie State College helping to make a difference through One Million Degrees program
This school year, Prairie State College (PSC) has enveloped a select group of students with a hand-in-hand program to get them ready for the world of work. Through the One Million Degrees (OMD) initiative, Marcus Singleton, a full-time counselor on the PSC campus, is giving the guidance and support these[Read More…]
Public meetings on H-F principal set for Nov. 22
The public will have three opportunities on Tuesday, Nov. 22, to offer input on the next principal at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. BWP and Associates, the consulting firm assisting District 233 with the principal search, will conduct public forums at 8 a.m., and 5:30 and 7 p.m. in the high school[Read More…]
Make the world a better place: Share your books
The idea behind Little Free Libraries is simple and ancient: sharing. LFLs are designed to be places where people can share books. The organization’s motto is “Take a book. Return a book.” The number of LFLs has increased in the past couple of years. The Chronicle asked LFL stewards and[Read More…]
Veterans saluted at two programs in Homewood
School children paid special tribute to the nation’s veterans on Friday in celebration of Veterans Day. Vets had breakfast at the invitation of Homewood’s Churchill School students who sang and performed for them.
Homewood supports renewal of 12-year property tax break for Comcast
Homewood trustees Tuesday supported Comcast’s request to Cook County for a renewal of its Class 8 tax extension, which would substantially reduce its property tax rate for the next 12 years. The village board, in a 5-1 vote, gave its stamp of approval to Comcast’s renewal of its current tax[Read More…]
Pianist and guest conductor set for Nov. 19 IPO performance
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will be under the direction of Alastair Willis for its 7:30 p.m. concert on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Lincoln-Way West Performing Arts Center, 21701 Gougar Road in New Lenox. He is the second of five conductor candidates to direct the orchestra this year. The program will[Read More…]
Meijer outlots may be developed for restaurant, retail use
Three outlots near Flossmoor’s Meijer superstore could be developed for commercial use in the next year. Village Manager Bridget Wachtel said Thursday that prospective developers have expressed interest in the outlots and have had preliminary meetings with village officials. Wachtel made the announcement at the annual meeting of the Joint[Read More…]
Zone Comics & Games plans grand reopening to mark rejuvenation
The former Zone Comics at 18107 Dixie Highway in Homewood has two new owners, a new word in the name and a new approach to the business. Co-owners Joe Bullaro and Alex Stritar renamed the store Zone Comics & Games. They plan to have a grand reopening Saturday, Nov. 12,[Read More…]
‘Spamalot’ comedy being performed for two nights at H-F High
King Arthur (far right, Alex Wright) and his Knights of the Round Table are on a quest for the Holy Grail in H-F High School’s production of “Spamalot,” performed at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 and 12 in the school’s Mall Auditorium. (Provided photo) Homewood-Flossmoor High School students are presenting “Spamalot,” the comedic tale of[Read More…]
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