With Tom Houlihan’s retirement from this newspaper at the end of 2020, the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle has an exciting opportunity for change as our towns’ premier outlet for local news. It is also an opportunity for an H-F area resident to contribute to our community’s continued well-being as the Chronicle’s co-owner[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Homewood trustees to consider special use permit for casino parking garage
The Illinois Gaming Board has yet to name the location for a possible south suburban casino, but Wind Creek, which has proposed developing a gaming establishment in Homewood and East Hazel Crest, is seeking a special use permit for a parking garage as part of its preparations. Wind Creek plans to build[Read More…]
Trick or treating in Homewood not canceled, not encouraged as local, state officials set Halloween guidelines
Halloween has not been canceled, but with the COVID-19 pandemic still unabated, safe celebrations will require a number of precautions. Last week, the village of Homewood posted guidelines for Halloween activities to help residents plan for safe fun. The village’s guidelines are based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations,[Read More…]
Districts awarded CARES funds for internet connectivity
Schools in Homewood and Flossmoor have received nearly $500,000 in Digital Equity Formula Grants from the Illinois State Board of Education for improved internet connectivity. The money came through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Homewood District 153 received $139,574 — $113,808 for devices and $25,767[Read More…]
Cook County early voting starts Oct. 19
The lines are long in Chicago for early voting, but Homewood and Flossmoor residents will have to wait until Monday, Oct. 19, for the start of early voting in suburban Cook County. Voters will find locations open seven days a week between Oct. 19 and Nov. 2. The Cook County[Read More…]
Happy birthday, Mary Cantway
Happy birthday, Mary! Knowing you has been a blessing for so many people in the Homewood-Flossmoor community. The Chronicle joins with them in sending you wishes for much happiness and good health in the coming year. Related story: Friends gather to give 105-year-old Mary Cantway happy birthday (Oct. 2, 2019)
Walk Walton gets a new presentation Oct. 18
For this year’s Walk Walton event, participants will traverse Izaak Walton Nature Preserve in small groups, to respect physical distancing guidelines. (Chronicle file photo)
Southland Economic Transformation Fund awards more than $400K to 10 south suburban projects
The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA) and the Southland Development Authority (SDA) has announced grant awards of more than $400,000 to fund innovative initiatives that further strengthen the economy and communities of the South Suburbs. The Southland Economic Transformation (SET) Fund received nearly 60 proposals. The fund is[Read More…]
Homewood Fire Department open house goes online this year
Coping with COVID: Sept. 22
Local good news. The rate of new COVID-19 cases has slowed in Homewood and Flossmoor, and there have been no additional deaths reported for either village by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office in the past two months. Homewood has recorded 425 cases since the pandemic began, with eight new cases[Read More…]
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