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Covering the news, issues and people of Homewood and Flossmoor, two villages in the far south Chicago suburbs.
The Weeks | Dec. 7: More holiday events, more Jane Austen, infamous Flossmoor folks, Homewood property bids, A More Perfect Place film showing. bit.ly/3KF0BYb
December 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Patrick Keating of Flossmoor became the 10th person who hopes to win the Democratic nomination for the 2nd Congressional seat in Congress. bit.ly/44V3efp
December 7, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Homewood-Flossmoor High School is one of only two schools in Illinois to receive the Award of Distinction, the top honor in the 2025 Exhibition of Educational Environments, for its Science Wing addition. https://bit.ly/3MkyIFt
December 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Sahar Mustafah’s new book, “The Slightest Green,” tells the story of a separated family discovering their love for each other and the heritage they are destined to continue.   https://bit.ly/48QZ1vz
December 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Teresa Hill was approved by the school board at a special meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to be District 153's next superintendent starting on July 1 when Superintendent Scott McAlister retires. https://bit.ly/44NxWqL
December 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The Weeks | Nov. 30: More holiday events, Homewood Chevy car giveaway, holiday charity projects, Jane Austen appearance, Sarah’s Soles, more e-bike talk. https://bit.ly/4rvMGUX
December 1, 2025 at 3:05 AM
New shoes mean dignity. Sarah's Soles at Suburban Access provides. https://bit.ly/3Mb6zjZ
November 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
An HF Robotics team presented what they learned about the Horton Site, a 1960s Flossmoor archaeological dig at the Nov. 20 South Suburban Archaeological Society meeting. https://bit.ly/4pfiX15
November 28, 2025 at 1:55 AM
The village of Homewood is offering a $50 Visa gift card for every $250 spent at select Homewood small businesses from Nov. 25 through Dec. 25 as part of its Unwrap Homewood program. https://bit.ly/3KhaZVQ
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Retired Chronicle editor Tom Houlihan died Sunday, Nov. 23. We're grateful for his contributions to the Chronicle and to the community. Tom will be missed. https://bit.ly/48vebXc
November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Small businesses in Homewood and Flossmoor will offer extended hours, special deals, free snacks, in-store games, crafts and a visit from Santa Claus on Saturday, Nov. 29, for Small Business Saturday, an annual event on the day after Black Friday. https://bit.ly/3XJTrF1
November 24, 2025 at 2:25 AM
The Homewood-Flossmoor girls wrestling team isn’t a startup, anymore. The sport is relatively new to the school and state, but the Vikings feel like an established program with a good foundation. https://bit.ly/48vmBhi
November 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Homewood-Flossmoor High School students with enough credits to graduate this month are being offered the option of enrolling in college courses at Prairie State College for the spring semester. https://bit.ly/43L1g0M
November 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Governors State University President Joyce Ester hosted a meeting with faculty and staff on Nov. 17 to discuss finances and ask for help balancing the budget. The school has been operating at a loss. https://bit.ly/3X4RGlx
GovState president addresses $14 million budgetary shortfalls  - HF Chronicle
Governors State University President Joyce Ester hosted a meeting with faculty and staff on Nov. 17 to discuss finances and ask for help balancing the budget.  In an email to faculty and staff on Oct. 27, Ester, who took over as president in July, announced the university has been operating[Read More...]
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November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Saturday, Nov. 29, will be a big day in Flossmoor with a streetscape ribbon cutting, Small Business Saturday shopping and holiday events culminating in the lighting of the community Christmas tree. https://bit.ly/4r6z9D9
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Retired Chronicle editor Tom Houlihan caught the pawpaw bug a few years ago, and his enthusiasm is spreading. On Nov. 16, his family and the village collaborated to plant 100 pawpaw trees in a grove along the bike trail between Dartmouth and Hanover. https://bit.ly/4a1h4Ah
November 19, 2025 at 4:24 AM
The South Suburban Archaeological Society and the Lego League Cricketers will host a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave., that will feature J. Vernon Grubisich, who will talk about a prehistoric archaeological site in Flossmoor. https://bit.ly/4857J7W
Archaeological society, Lego league team up for presentation on Flossmoor archaeological site - HF Chronicle
The South Suburban Archaeological Society will host a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave., that will feature J. Vernon Grubisich, who will talk about the Horton Site, a prehistoric archaeological site in Flossmoor Grubisich will describe his discovery of the site in[Read More...]
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November 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The Weeks | Nov. 16: Learn about TIFs, learn about owls, food drives, veterans’ stories, brass choir concert, ‘Suessical Jr.’ performance, country club to close, Flossmoor streetscape. https://bit.ly/4nVPYOl
November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Homewood Village Board presented an update for mitigation strategies to address the safety concerns of 183rd Street at the Nov. 11 meeting.  https://bit.ly/49nHzj7
November 17, 2025 at 1:17 AM
The internet and social media can lead kids into unsafe sites and activities. Cybercrime expert Richard Wistocki shared tips on how to protect them from digital threats during a Nov. 11 program hosted by Flossmoor School District 161. https://bit.ly/4py8z4v
November 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
H-F High athletes signed letters of college commitment this week. https://bit.ly/47VHEIB
November 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The Flossmoor streetscape upgrade is a thing of beauty. And Homewood's new speed beacons on 183rd Street are having some effect. https://bit.ly/4nOJ25L
November 13, 2025 at 4:28 AM
The Weeks | Nov. 9: ICE resolution, pet fine hike, new Flossmoor history, can-do kids, 183rd Street update, food assistance update, Homewood stories, DRYmedic opens, Books Without Borders. https://bit.ly/47HFvkZ
November 10, 2025 at 4:49 AM
The hot temperatures, great staff, well-trained lifeguards and yummy concession treats all added to a great season at Lions Pool in Homewood, according to Homewood-Flossmoor Park District officials.  https://bit.ly/3JEFKE8
November 9, 2025 at 1:24 AM