Rachel Forsyth of South Suburban Family Shelter records Brooke King LaBreck talking about the bench she painted to represent Flossmoor Community Church for a video presentation. (Carole Sharwarko/H-F Chronicle)
Author: Carole Sharwarko
Indiana man arrested for July shooting in Homewood
A 20-year-old man was arrested in his hometown of Indianapolis and extradited to Homewood on charges stemming from a shooting incident in July, according to a press release from Homewood Police Department. Police said Dontae Clark is charged with attempted murder for an incident that took place on the evening[Read More…]
Stuck at home, teens launch intellectual podcast
H-F High School seniors Katie Nottke, left, and Aria Sline host the podcast “(f)embolden,” in which they discuss modern social issues through a teenage lens. (Provided photo)
Stolen car smashes into utility pole, causes power outage
A car that was reported stolen rests on a lawn after colliding with a utility pole Sunday morning. ComEd reported customers were temporarily without power after the crash. (Quincy Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Police cite driver in Ridge-Reigel crash
Homewood Police said one driver received a citation in an Aug. 12 crash that left two vehicles disabled in the intersection of Ridge and Reigel roads.
Deadline approaches for design contest tying together art, facemasks
The Homewood Art Council wants to display the visual creations of local residents, while keeping the community healthy at the same time. HAC’s facemask design contest asks people to submit their own drawing for a chance to have their creation printed on facemasks that will be available for sale. The[Read More…]
Man robs bank on Halsted Street
A Homewood bank on Halsted Street was robbed this afternoon, according to Homewood Police Department. In a press release, police said they responded to a report of a bank robbery at TCF Bank, 17830 Halsted St., at about 2:40 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 3.
Reserve soldiers have homecoming at H-F High School
About 150 local soldiers were reunited with loved ones after a yearlong overseas deployment on Tuesday, as members of the U.S. Army Active Reserve 317th Engineer Construction Company out of Homewood arrived at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. In an event organized by the Army, the soldiers were bused to the south[Read More…]
Jewish volunteer group collects carloads of meals for families in need
Volunteers braved hot temperatures on Wednesday morning to collect food for South Suburban Family Shelter. (Provided photo)
Flossmoor Community Church pastor embraces inclusiveness
Julie Van Til said she and her family, which includes her husband, Andrew, and their children, Eva and Everett, plan to live within the H-F High School District. (Provided photo)