Homewood firefighters responded to the 800 block of Bowling Green Drive at about 9 a.m. Sunday. Fire Chief Bob Grabowski said no one was injured in the blaze, but the interior of the home was extensively damaged. Firefighters from Glenwood, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest and Thornton assisted. The fire started in the[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Take precautions to prevent fire mishaps this holiday
The National Fire Protection Association has a list of suggestions to review to help keep your loved ones safe and protect from home accidents this holiday season. Holiday Decorating/Entertaining Be careful with your holiday candles. NFPA says more than one-third of home decoration fires are started by candles. Keep[Read More…]
Winterfest in Flossmoor celebrates the season with community traditions
Janet Gustafson talks to a visitor about her locally famous gingerbread village. Tours of her miniatures will again be on the Winterfest agenda this year. (Chronicle file photo)
Flossmoor police investigate fatal stabbing
A 28-year-old man was killed Tuesday evening during an altercation at a residence in the 2500 block of Central Drive, according to Flossmoor police.
Flossmoor man charged in 2013 kidnapping, sexual assault
A Flossmoor man was charged Tuesday with aggravated kidnapping and predatory criminal sexual assault of a child for a crime allegedly committed in 2013.
Homewood trustees to consider Triumph Building redevelopment plan at Monday meeting
Homewood trustees will consider three measures at their meeting Monday that, if approved, would enable the redevelopment of the Triumph Building by HCF Homewood LLC to move forward.
Thanksgiving interfaith service is Wednesday
A special interfaith Thanksgiving service will be conducted Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchinson Road in Flossmoor. The evening program is a meaningful celebration of thanks and gratitude hosted by Homewood-Flossmoor religious congregations. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Viking Choir will sing several selections.
Robbery victim shot Friday near Kedzie Avenue
A robbery victim is in stable condition at an area hospital after suffering a gunshot wound Friday evening, according to Homewood police.
D153 White Pines trip benefit at Five Below
Click above for a larger version. Proceeds from Five Below sales made between Sunday, Nov. 24, and Saturday, Nov. 30, will benefit the District 153 annual trip to White Pines Nature Ranch. Present the coupon at the Five Below at 17922 Halsted St., and 10 percent of the purchases[Read More…]
Homewood trustees move next board meeting to Nov. 25
The Village of Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, in the board room at village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road.
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