CHEAP TREES – A limited number of discounted trees are available for Homewood residents, priced from $45 to $95. Contact public works at (708) 206-3470 before Friday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MARY – Homewood’s oldest resident, Mary Cantway, is turning 108 years old on Friday, Sept. 30. The village is asking[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
9.12.22 | What You Need to Know Today
LUCKY WITH THE LIBRARY – September is Library Card Sign-up Month at the Homewood Public Library. Sign up for a card and you’ll become part of a raffle for a $20 gift card from participating businesses including Loulou Belle, Lassen’s Tap and Bookie’s (use it online). Details are at [email protected]. RISING[Read More…]
Flossmoor teacher won’t face charges for alleged sexual assault
By Carole SharwarkoSouthland Investigative Reporting [email protected] This story was produced in collaboration with Southland Investigative Reporting Center, a nonprofit journalism organization based in Homewood. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) has decided not to pursue criminal charges against a Western Avenue Elementary School teacher accused of sexual assault by[Read More…]
9.9.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
FLOSSMOOR FEST THIS WEEKEND – Sterling Avenue and Central Drive in Flossmoor will be closed starting at 10 a.m. today in preparation for Flossmoor Fest. Watch for other road closures for the Hidden Gem Half Marathon on Saturday morning. Flossmoor Fest is from noon to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Enjoy food[Read More…]
9.8.22 | What You Need to Know Today
YOU GOTTA FOOTLOOSE – Put on your dancing shoes and hit up the movie “Footloose” at tonight’s Brew & View in Irwin Park. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with food trucks along Ridge Road and beer vendors in the park. The movie starts playing at dusk on the 60-foot[Read More…]
9.7.22 | What You Need to Know Today
FIND A FUZZY FRIEND – Make your own Fuzzy Friends at a program with Homewood Library. During the craft session, kids in fifth through eighth grades will make animals out of pipe cleaners and googly eyes. Register at the library website. 6:30 p.m. tonight TATTOO SHOP ON THE DOCKET –[Read More…]
9.1.22 | What You Need to Know Today
HFHS BACK TO SCHOOL – H-F High School hosts Back to School Night, an event where families can visit their students’ classes and teachers, and learn about the upcoming year. Meet in the South Gym at 6:30 p.m. for a brief welcome presentation by administrators. Shuttle buses will be available[Read More…]
Gun violence in H-F: Taking a look at where we stand
Editor’s note: This story originally was published in the Chronicle’s Aug. 1 print edition. It is about citizen-based violent gun crime, and does not include information about police shootings. The Chronicle is committed to covering issues of police violence, including the killing of Madeline Miller on July 10. We will[Read More…]
8.26.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
HUNT FOR MEDIA TREASURE – Shop an interesting selections of gently used books, periodicals, movies, music and more at the Friends of the Library Sidewalk Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Homewood Library. SD 153 FAMILY REUNION – Families with students in Homewood School District 153 can[Read More…]
8.25.22 | What You Need to Know Today
MUMS FOR SALE – Irons Oaks Foundation offers a fall mum sale, with a variety of colors available. Orders are due by Sept. 9, and pickup is from 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 21 in Irons Oaks Vollmer Parking Lot. Visit the Irons Oaks website to place your order. TRAIL[Read More…]
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