One region under new restriction. More than a dozen counties receive warnings. Local numbers increase modestly. Aunt Martha’sgets $50K grant.
Author: Chronicle staff
Flossmoor trustees expected to adopt referendum ballot language
Flossmoor trustees will consider an ordinance on Monday formally adopting the ballot language for a bond referendum. If approved, the bond funds would be used to fund street and storm sewer improvements. The board voted at its Aug. 3 meeting to place the referendum on the November ballot. Also, Mark[Read More…]
Power restored to many, scattered outages remain
Power was restored to many customers in the Homewood-Flossmoor area on Tuesday following widespread outages after a derecho storm moved through on Monday afternoon. However, there are still scattered outages throughout both villages, including one in Homewood near Ridge Road and Riegel Avenue that is affecting 621 customers, according to[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider agreement to receive CARES act funds
The only action item on the Homewood Board of Trustee agenda Tuesday is a resolution authorizing the village to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Cook County to receive federal funds intended to help offset costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Homewood is eligible for up to nearly $437,000 in[Read More…]
Homewood closes Halsted business corridor as precaution against looters
Homewood implements a business curfew in response to reports that there have been efforts to incite looting in the South Suburbs. Violence overnight in Chicago resulted in injured police officers and more than 100 arrests.
Local, state case numbers continue upward trend
By the numbers. The previous week, state officials said the COVID-19 trends were causing concern, and the numbers this past week continue to head in the wrong direction. On Aug. 7, the state announced that 13 counties are at a warning level. A county enters a warning level when two or[Read More…]
Police: Charges filed in homicide
Charges have been filed in the alleged shooting death of a South Side Rehabilitation Center resident on Saturday, according to Homewood police. Maurice McMullen, 32, was charged with homicide in connection with the death of William Foster, police said. Police were called to the facility at 19000 S. Halsted St.[Read More…]
Park district has kids decorate the ‘Keep Healthy’ signs
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is offering a fun way for kids to show their creativity on a very important message: Keep H-F Healthy. The lawn signs will have the message imprinted, but how best to present them is up to the artist, whatever the age. The message is meant to[Read More…]
Homewood police investigate shooting death at local rehab center
A 77-year-old resident of South Surburban Rehabilitation Center died Saturday after suffering a gunshot wound, according to Homewood police. Officers responded to a report of shots fired at the facility at 19000 S. Halsted St. shortly after 3 a.m. and learned that a resident had been wounded. The resident was[Read More…]
Nelson announces 2021 run for Flossmoor mayor
In a Thursday email, Michelle Nelson announced her candidacy in Flossmoor’s mayoral election on April 6, 2021. “Website and more information about my vision for the village and the vital role we play in the Southland will follow,” Nelson said in the email. “I hope you’ll consider ‘running’ with me[Read More…]
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