Supporters are awaiting the day when Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls them together for a legislative signing ceremony that will start the next stage of developing the South Suburban Airport. The airport is considered a stimulant for economic growth in the South Suburbs. It would complement the Chicago region’s cargo airport[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
South Suburban Airport bill ready for governor’s signature
Legislation that calls for a public/private partnership to develop the South Suburban Airport will soon be on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk. The bill was approved by the Illinois Senate on Wednesday. It passed in the Illinois House earlier in the legislative session. The bill’s sponsors were Rep. Will Davis (D-Homewood)[Read More…]
James Hart School locked down briefly while police investigate bank robbery on Halsted
Homewood police responded to First Savings Bank of Hegewisch Friday afternoon to investigate a reported bank robbery, and James Hart School was temporarily locked down because of its proximity to the incident. Police responded to 18200 S. Halsted St. at 2:06 p.m. Witnesses reported the robber was wearing a face[Read More…]
Volunteers needed for spring planting at Homewood Library
The Homewood Public Library is looking for volunteers on May 23 who will help finish a planting project on the library’s grounds at 17917 Dixie Highway. In October, volunteers worked with Nancy Krieth, a horticulturalist with U of I Extension, clearing out the overgrown circular flower bed at the library.[Read More…]
Jack and Jill South Suburban Chicago Teens Fight Teen Homelessness
Teens of Jack and Jill South Suburban Chicago will hold a toiletries drive from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, on the west fieldhouse sidewalk at Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s North Building, 800 Governors Highway. The group invites area residents to drop off full sized packages of tissue, soap,[Read More…]
Police: Fatal crash on Halsted involved wrong-way driver
The three-vehicle crash in Homewood on April 18 that claimed the life of a Markham man involved a wrong-way driver, according to Homewood police. The crash occurred at 11:52 a.m. and involved a semi-truck, a 2019 Chevy Malibu and a 2008 Chevy Aveo. The driver of the 2019 Chevy Malibu[Read More…]
Homewood library searching for new board member
It was just three weeks ago when Homewood residents elected three new trustees and re-elected an incumbent to the Homewood Library Board. Now it needs a fourth person to join them. Tim Martin is moving from Homewood after he took a new job assignment. There are two years left[Read More…]
H-F student video projects advance to national competition
Five Homewood-Flossmoor High School students’ projects will be entered into the National Federation of Press Women’s High School Communications Contest. The students are part of the Viking TV and broadcasting program under the direction of teacher Mark Ciesielski. The students took first place honors in the Illinois Women’s Press Association[Read More…]
Flossmoor police sweep H-F High after tip about fake bomb threat
Homewood-Flossmoor High School was notified by the Barrington Police Department Wednesday morning that H-F’s phone number was listed among others on a potential list of schools to be targeted with a fake bomb threat on April 19. Police reported H-F’s phone number was found on a social media platform that[Read More…]
Homewood police, SMART team investigate fatal 3-vehicle crash on Halsted
One person died in a three-vehicle crash in the 17800 block of Halsted Street just before noon Tuesday, according to Homewood police. The crash occurred at 11:52 a.m. and involved a semi-truck, a Chevy sedan and a Ford SUV. The driver of the SUV was dead when officers arrived, police[Read More…]
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