Even an event designed around safety and cleanliness couldn’t withstand the risk associated with recently rising cases of COVID-19. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District announced via email on Wednesday night that it was canceling the Trick-or-Treat Trail, a Halloween event it was cohosting with the villages. The email, sent to participants who[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
H-F dresses up a different kind of Halloween
It should have been the perfect Halloween. Early in the now infamous year of 2020, we were all looking forward to a Halloween that falls on a Saturday. However, with restrictions and fear over the COVID-19 pandemic still prevalent, Halloween won’t happen as we hoped. Instead, the holiday presents another[Read More…]
Vehicle crash sends car into Boston Market building
Hot housing market means good news for H-F sellers
Halloween poll results, plus a reader request
Virtual SSFS gala features food, prizes, Benches for Change auction
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)
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.
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