This summer, Christine Cochrane, a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Homewood, heard a seminary student talk about reaching out to people to meet their needs where they are. She said his words inspired her to work for the benefit of asylum seekers reaching the Chicago area. Cochrane has been[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly issues statement on speaker’s historic removal
On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the post. It was the first time in the nation’s history that a speaker was voted out. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, D-Ill, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor, issued the following statement on McCarthy’s removal as speaker. “I remain dedicated[Read More…]
H-F girls soccer team wins first place trophy
Homewood-Flossmoor area girls soccer players captured the first place trophy at the Synergy Give and Go Tournament over the weekend of Sept. 23-25, scoring 27 goals over four matches and allowing the competition to score just two goals. The girls, who attend Western Avenue School, Churchill School and Infant Jesus[Read More…]
10.3.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
PARK DISTRICT BOARD MEETS — Commissioners will hold a committee meeting at 7 p.m. tonight in the Goldberg Administration Building, 3301 Flossmoor Road. Find the agenda here. The board will discuss the 2023 Lions Club Pool season and the Starry Nights concert series. COMMUNITY BONFIRE — H-F Park District will host a free opportunity[Read More…]
Obituary: Joan Marie Lonstine, Sept. 27
Joan Marie Lonstine (nee Matuska), age 76 of the Village of Sister Bay and formerly of the Village of Homewood, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the Jack and Engrid Meng Residence – Unity Hospice. Joan was born on December 8, 1946, to the late Paul and[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center to sponsor walk on Oct. 15
Registration is open for the Oct. 15 walk to support the Cancer Support Center in Homewood. “Come out and celebrate the center’s 30th anniversary as we walk for survivors, honor those we’ve lost, generate awareness and raise funds to support all who are impacted by cancer,” said Kathleen Daly, executive[Read More…]
Shooting leads to crash on Halsted early Saturday
One person was shot in an apparent exchange of gunfire between southbound vehicles on Halsted Street in Homewood early Saturday. Homewood police said they received a report of shots fired at about 1:39 a.m. Officers responded to the 18000 block of Halsted Street and found a man with gunshot wounds.[Read More…]
9.30.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
CHILDREN’S PLAY — The theater program at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will present “Still Life with Iris,” a children’s play, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. today at the high school, 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets are not available at the door, but[Read More…]
9.28.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
DECIPHERING FOOD LABELS — Christine Rosandich, a nutritionist with the Cancer Support Center, will offer a presentation at 7 p.m. tonight in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., on how to read food labels, identify harmful ingredients and calculate fat, sodium and sugar intake. Registration[Read More…]
Homewood police apprehend suspected burglar
Homewood police arrested an Oak Forest man early Wednesday, Sept. 27, after responding to a report of someone pulling on car door handles in the 1500 block of Linden Road. Marco Wilson, 42, allegedly fled when officers approached him shortly after 2 a.m. After a short foot chase, Wilson was[Read More…]
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