Two suspects are in custody following an early-afternoon incident on Monday in which police attempted to stop a car that was being erratically driven through a Flossmoor neighborhood. A loaded weapon was recovered as the incident transpired, police said in an email alert to community residents. During the incident, Flossmoor[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Flossmoor police arrest suspect in armed robbery
Flossmoor police announced Tuesday afternoon that investigators have made an arrest in connection with a recently reported armed robbery. Flossmoor detectives are also actively pursuing two juvenile suspects in connection with the incident.
Homewood trustees to consider fee changes
Homewood trustees will consider a number of proposed fee changes at their regular meeting Tuesday, in addition to holding a public hearing for the 2019-2020 budget. Among the fee changes would be an increase for ambulance service fees. For residents, the basic life support rate would increase from $800 to[Read More…]
Registration April 16 for H-F’s summer driver ed
On Tuesday, April 16, students living within the Homewood-Flossmoor High School district boundaries can register for summer driver’s education. Registration will be held in the North Building cafeteria from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration is open for students who have already completed the classroom requirement as well as[Read More…]
Cell phone taken in Flossmoor robbery
An armed robbery was reported to Flossmoor police on Tuesday. Police said that a male victim reported that he was walking in the 1000 block of Leavitt Avenue when he was approached by a suspect who displayed a handgun and demanded his cell phone. After the victim surrendered his phone,[Read More…]
Marian Catholic students stage ‘Anything Goes’ April 12, 13, 14
Alex Bertucci and Elijah Long of Homewood and Fiona Keating of Flossmoor will be on stage when Marian Catholic High School presents the musical “Anything Goes.” Performances of this Cole Porter classic will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 12, and Saturday April 13, and 2 p.m. on Sunday,[Read More…]
Local Freedom Trail hike set for Saturday
Discover local Underground Railroad sites during a spring Freedom Trail hike in the Little Calumet River area on Saturday, April 6. The two-hour tour will be led by Larry McClellan, retired Governors State University professor, and Tom Shepherd of the Little Calumet River Underground Railroad Project. Participants will travel by[Read More…]
Guided migratory bird walks offered at Izaak Walton
Izaak Walton Nature Preserve, in partnership with the Thorn Creek chapter of the Audubon Society, will be offering three guided migratory bird walks at the preserve in coming weeks. Members of the Thorn Creek Audubon Society will lead small groups out into the preserve in search of migratory birds. There[Read More…]
H-F hosts Transition Resource Fair for students, young adults with disabilities
Homewood-Flossmoor High School invites all area students and young adults with disabilities and their families to its inaugural Transition Resource Fair, on Tuesday, April 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the gym in the South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. The fair is designed to provide information[Read More…]
Roaring ‘20s theme for Cancer Support Center gala April 12
It’s a Roaring ’20s event for the Cancer Support Center when it hosts the annual spring gala on Friday, April 12, at Ravisloe Country Club, 18231 S. Park Ave. in Homewood. The theme is in keeping with the center’s 20th anniversary. The gala is one of the signature events[Read More…]


