Homewood police are seeking information about two daytime residential burglaries that occurred Jan. 23 and Jan. 24 in the Governors Park neighborhood.The break-ins happened in the 17600 block of Rockwell Avenue and the 2200 block of Hawthorne Road. Both burglaries occurred between late morning and early evening, according to police.[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Flossmoor sets forums for tax increase proposal
Before voters go to the polls March 20, administrators at the Village of Flossmoor have set two informational meetings to give insights into the reasons for the proposed sales tax increase.The meetings will be at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28, and 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, at Flossmoor[Read More…]
The Homewood Farmers Market is back for its winter season
Baked goods, seasonal produce, collectibles and crafts are back. The Homewood Indoor Farmers Market is about to begin its fourth season. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
Registration open for Homewood and Flossmoor youth baseball and softball leagues
The first pitch of opening day is still a few months away, but youth baseball organizations and players are already gearing up for the season to start with registrations and winter workouts.Homewood Baseball and Softball hosts 10 or more divisions of baseball, softball or T-ball play. The organization is holding[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider resolution on proposed home rule sales tax
Homewood trustees will consider a resolution at their Tuesday board meeting confirming the village’s intention to distribute 100 percent of a proposed sales tax hike to other local taxing districts.The resolution refers to the village’s plan for increasing sales tax by 0.25 percent if voters agree to grant the village[Read More…]
Saturday’s Wanderlust Fest helps fund musicians Germany trip
More than 100 specialty items will available for bidding at the “Wanderlust Fest” from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, at Homewood-Flossmoor High School South Building cafeteria. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
Municipal attorney will address Homewood’s Feb. 1 home rule meeting
A municipal law specialist will be the guest speaker at 7 p.m. on Feb. 1 when the village of Homewood hosts an information meeting about home rule at the Marie Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood.Homewood voters will be asked to consider approving home rule status for the village[Read More…]
Team sign-ups open for second ‘Spell Check’ event at library
The first Spell Check was held in October 2016. The second will be held Jan. 27 at Homewood Public Library. (Chronicle file photo) Ready for a challenge? Join “Spell Check” at the Homewood Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 27.Teams of four will be challenged to spell against each other[Read More…]
‘Vagina Monologues’ performance benefits SSFS
South Suburban Family Shelter will mark the 20th anniversary of VDAY, a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls, by presenting the Obie-award winning play “The Vagina Monologues” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. South Suburban[Read More…]
H-F High announces IB student honorees
Homewood-Flossmoor High School has announced graduates from the Class of 2017 who have received International Baccalaureate (IB) diplomas and certificates from the IB Diploma Programme. Melinda Berman, Henry Heligas and Juno Suzuki were awarded IB diplomas. Zoe Branch, Courtney Commodore, Kendra Fourte, Blessing Ibe and Zakiya Walker earned IB certificates. Because this[Read More…]
