Larry McClellan, author of “The Underground Railroad South of Chicago,” will speak at the Homewood Public Library at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11. (Provided images)
Author: Chronicle staff
Homewood Arts Council to host pub crawl fundraiser Thursday
Homewood Arts Council will host its second annual Ho Ho Homewood holiday pub crawl from 7 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, to help raise money for the non-profit organization. Participants will meet at Bottle & Bottega in Homewood, 2009 Ridge Road, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. to sign[Read More…]
Art gallery show opens Friday to showcase local art educators
Using its art gallery space at 2023 Ridge Road in Homewood, the Homewood Arts Council aims to refute an old saying, “Those who can’t do, teach.”
Let the holidays begin!
Throughout the month of December, theHomewood-Flossmoor community comes togetherin dozens of ways to celebrate the holiday season.Let the Chronicle’s calendar be your guide!
No one injured in Sunday house fire
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…]
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.
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