Two District 161 staff members named assistant principals at Parker

By Chronicle staff on May 30, 2019 - 9:53pm

Flossmoor School District 161 this week announced the appointment of two new assistant principals at Parker Junior High School. Tara Peacock and Michelle Wisniewski will join incoming principal Amabel Crawford as top administrators at Parker.

 

Homewood explores TIF incentive for Bogart’s site redevelopment

By David P. Funk on May 30, 2019 - 9:43pm
Officials hope a new TIF district will incentivize redevelopment of the former Bogart’s restaurant at 18225 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Kane, McKenna and Associates, a financial services firm, began helping the village work toward establishing a new TIF district along Dixie Highway and Miller Court in August of 2018.

Irwin Park community picnic encourages neighborly connection

By Chronicle staff on May 30, 2019 - 9:29pm

The tables will be spread at Irwin Park on Sunday, June 23, as neighbors come together for a Seat at the Table celebration. Between 6 and 9 p.m., enjoy a dinner, entertainment and special ways to celebrate the big event.

Unique fundraising event benefits Flossmoor Service League

By Sharon L. Filkins on May 29, 2019 - 8:21pm
Early in May, with Mother's Day weekend looming on the horizon, two Flossmoor businesswomen, Sue Kluger, of Kluger Furs, and Barb Mason, owner of Bobbi Kahn Design Jewelry, found a unique way to raise awareness for the Flossmoor Service League.
 

Viking Choir sings commissioned piece to departing director

By Marilyn Thomas on May 29, 2019 - 8:10pm
The Viking Choir at Homewood-Flossmoor High School gave their beloved choir director Mike Rugen a final send-off on May 23, performing a piece specially written for him. At the end of the program, the students surprised him with “You Will Never Know,” written for his retirement. 
 
 

Live United helps H-F High end year on positive note

By Marilyn Thomas on May 28, 2019 - 7:42pm
After a turbulent month of dealing with a racial incident triggered by four students wearing blackface, a group of students organized Live United, a campaign designed to bring students together. 

Sun shines on Homewood Memorial Day ceremonies

By Carole Sharwarko on May 27, 2019 - 11:48pm

Before torrential rains tore through the area, the skies were mostly sunny for Homewood’s annual Memorial Day ceremony. The parade stepped at off at 10:30 a.m. from near Village Hall south down Dixie Highway, led by an honor guard. Following that, active soldiers drove and walked by three sand-colored military Humvees.

 

 

Busy Homewood Farmers Market basks in surprise sunshine

By Eric Crump on May 27, 2019 - 7:03pm
  • A market patron camoflaged by a large plant purchased at the Homewood Farmers Market.
  • Amanda Wiegers helps customers shop for flowers at the Zeldenrust Farms booth.
  • The weather cooperates as the Homewood Farmers Market's summer opening gets under way.
  • Jordan Taylor, 6, of Olympia Fields receives a custom-made balloon from balloon artist Mary Macaroni.
  • James Hart Band Director Matt Johnson prepares to fill in with the band on sax.
  • James Hart Jazz Bands entertain farmers market patrons.
  • Crowd gather to hear the James Hart jazz bands perform.
  • Rider Kelly, foreground, of Flossmoor, and Eva Gundlach of Homewood get to play with chalk paint at the Homewood Science Center.
  • Darrick Jackson II of Glenwood gets a designed painted on his face by Savannah Reinhart at the John Harrell State Farm Insurance booth.
  • Kepler Swart, 3, of Homewood, gets to work at the Building Basics PopUp Science session at Homewood Science Center.
  • Holly Kelsven, events coordinator for the Homewood Science Center, welcomes kids and parents to the Building Basics PopUp Science program.
  • Kids decked out in hard hats learn about building from "Cool Women in Construction," Kelsey Green and Christine Scully.
  • Lyza Howard of Country Club Hills helps young Alijah and Amaree Howard practice their building skills.
  • Raiza L. of Homewood scampers across the well-painted Homewood Science Center driveway.

The Homewood Farmers Market got off to a great start on Saturday, according to Market Manager Kate Duff. 

At 8 a.m. the vendors were ready, and customers came in droves.

Duff said she couldn't even get a good attendance count.

"It was too full to count," she said. "I'm pretty sure this was our busiest start ever."

TIF to help Bogart's redevelopment on Homewood board agenda

By Eric Crump on May 27, 2019 - 7:25am

Homewood trustees will have an opportunity Tuesday to continue the process of creating a small tax increment financing district (TIF) downtown that is expected aid the redevelopment of the former Bogart's Charhouse site at 18225 Dixie Highway.

Flossmoor musicians set to release jazz recording June 7

By Eric Crump on May 26, 2019 - 5:45pm

Thanks to a Flossmoor block party, a new jazz recording is born. 

On June 7, Rob Ryndak and Tom Lockwood will release "Gratitude." A release party is set for 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, at PianoForte, 1335 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.pianofortechicago.com.

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