Four District 153 staff honored with Morin Award

By Marilyn Thomas on October 1, 2018 - 10:21pm
The Jerry Morin Educational Excellence Award was presented to four outstanding Homewood District 153 staff members at the Sept. 24 school board meeting.
 
The Morin Award is given in honor of former school board member Jerry Morin, who always had a future vision and made certain the district’s plans looked into future needs that would keep the district at the cutting edge of technology in the classroom, said Board President Shelly Marks.

Teen facing multiple charges after shots are fired on Flossmoor street

By Tom Houlihan on October 1, 2018 - 8:08pm
A Flossmoor teenager was charged with three weapons-related felonies less than 24 hours after shots were fired at an intersection in the village, police said.
 
The 17-year-old male was arrested at his home at 1:20 p.m. on Sept. 29, and is in custody as a juvenile in the Cook County court system, Flossmoor Deputy Chief Tod Kamleiter said Monday.
 

First time entrant wins Homewood’s chili cook-off

By Marilyn Thomas on September 30, 2018 - 11:45pm
  • Voodoo Chili, created by Dan Taylor of Homewood, took first prize in the annual Fall Fest chili cook-off. He competed against five other contestants for the top prize.
  • Their tastebuds were working overtime as, from left, Bonita Parker, external affairs officer for ComEd; Donna Miller, Democratic candidate for the Cook County Board in November; and Keith Lewis, owner of Bookie's New and Used Books in Homewood, judge the annual chili cook-off contest Saturday.
  • Johjuan Gardner shows off his decorated pumpkin at Homewood's Fall Fest. Children got the chance to select and decorate pumpkins.
  • Having fun in the pumpkin patch at Homewood's Fall Fest were seven-month-old Victor Sanchez and Ava Aguilar, 2.
  • The sign told the story: Najee Jones of Homewood-Flossmoor High School was collecting money at Fall Fest to help defray the expense of the upcoming Master Singers trip to Italy.
  • Jadan Vines collected donations at Homewood's annual Fall Fest to help cover the cost of the Homewood-Flossmoor High Master Singers trip to Italy.
  • Homewood-Flossmoor High parent volunteers, from left, Leah Jones, Tom Kovanda and Julie Majda were handing out bowls and spoons at the annual chili tasting party Saturday that raised money for the H-F Master Singers trip to Italy in spring.
  • Keaton Fisher, a flow artist, had a fun time to youngsters at Fall Fest as he demonstrated his juggling tricks.
Was it the voodoo that made Dan Taylor’s chili so delicious?
 
Whatever he mixed into the pot, his Voodoo Chili won him first place in the amateur section of Homewood’s annual chili cook-off, part of Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 29, in downtown Homewood. It was his first time entering the contest.

District 233 school board approves $62.52 million budget for 2019

By Marilyn Thomas on September 30, 2018 - 9:39pm
The District 233 school board approved a projected operating budget of $58.77 million for Homewood-Flossmoor High School for the 2019 fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. Expenses are projected to be $58.73 million leaving the district with a balance of $40,000.
 
The biggest share of the budget is $40 million collected in real estate taxes. Under Illinois’ tax cap legislation, taxes can only increase 2.1 percent, the increase in the Consumer Price Index.
 

Late fee approved for tax on restaurants in Homewood

By David P. Funk on September 30, 2018 - 3:33pm
Restaurant owners in Homewood will pay a $100 fine for being late with sending monthly tax payments to the village. 
 
At the Sept. 25 meeting, village board members approved the late fee on Homewood's places for eating tax, a 2 percent tax approved in 2014. The tax was aimed at supplementing the loss of sales tax revenue. It applies to any business that sells food and provides a place to eat it. 

Homewood Science Center puts tickets on sale for 3rd Walk Walton event

By Chronicle staff on September 30, 2018 - 12:10pm
Tickets are on sale for the Homewood Science Center’s third Walk Walton fundraiser celebrating nature, science, music and crafts on Sunday, Oct. 21, at the Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 W. Ridge Road in Homewood. Discounted rates apply for tickets purchased by Oct. 10.  Individual and group rates are available.

Homewood Fire Department to keep 1997 pumper, sell 2007 truck

By David P. Funk on September 29, 2018 - 9:41pm
The Homewood village board approved the sale of the fire department's 11-year-old fire engine that has become too costly to repair. Instead, the department will keep a 21-year-old fire truck in reserve.
 

The department purchased a new fire Pierce Enforcer fire engine this year. It was originally meant to replace a 1997 Smeal pumper. The department aims for 20-year replacement cycles, Fire Chief Bob Grabowski told The Chronicle.
 

District 153 closes 2018 budget with a surplus

By Marilyn Thomas on September 29, 2018 - 9:36pm
Homewood School District 153 will have a balanced budget with a surplus when the current budget year ends Sept. 30.
 
School Business Manager John Gibson said at the Sept. 24 board of education meeting this is the first year since 2011 the district’s numbers have looked so good. 
 

Fall Fairy wins the Homewood scarecrow contest

By Marilyn Thomas on September 29, 2018 - 9:20pm
  • Fall Fairy was the winner in the Homewood Beautification Committee's annual scarecrow contest. It was created from corn stalks by Jen Sesto of Art4Soul.
  • A pumpkin scarecrow being bothered by crows created by Ryan Niksic of The Art Corner won second place in Homewood's annual scarecrow contest.
  • An upside down scary wolf by Sharon Munoz won third place in the Homewood Beautification Committee's annual scarecrow contest Saturday. She covered the body with real dog fur.
  • Brownies Teagan Meeks, at left, and Linnea Brattstrom, both 8, stand before their Tin Mint robot created by Girl Scout Troop 65113. It took the People's Choice Award in Homewood's annual scarecrow contest.
  • Willow School second grade teacher Mary Jo Boehm with her students Calvin Huizinga and Kailynn Robinson stand proudly at their scarecrow entry.
  • Lots of creativity was on display on Martin Avenue during the scarecrow competition including this giant sunflower by Erica Van Schiak and a Day of the Dead scarecrow from Cilantro Cocina Mexicana Restaurant.
  • These were among the 15 scarecrows judged in the Homewood Beautification Committee's annual scarecrow contest Saturday as part of Homewood's Fall Fest.
A Fall Fairy made of corn stalks by Jen Sesto of Art4Soul took first prize in the Homewood Beautification Committee’s annual scarecrow contest Saturday. 
 
Second place went to a pumpkin scarecrow designed by Ryan Niksic of The Art Corner. A wolf, made of real animal fur modeled after a wolf in the movie “A Never Ending Story,” won third place for Sharon Munoz of the dog training business Woof in Flossmoor.
 

IJP Block Party provides Oktoberfest fun for families

By Chronicle staff on September 29, 2018 - 9:00am

The annual Infant Jesus of Prague Block Party returns Saturday, Oct. 6. The family fun at 1131 Douglas Ave. in Flossmoor will last from 5 to 9 p.m. 

Food trucks will be on hand, including Cheesies, Warm Belly Bakery, American Glory, Los Portales and Joey's Red Hots. Beer vendors will include 350 Brewery, Blue Island Beer Company and Flossmoor Station.

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