Joan Marquardt Overgaard, 93, of Peabody, MA passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025. Cherished wife of 46 years to the late Mitchell; loving mother of Wade (Anita), Kristin (Russell) Bond and Neil; proud grandmother of Mia and Carina Overgaard, Elysa (Matt) Stevens and Sarah Bond, Peter and Rachel Overgaard.[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
01.02.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Sunset Yoga. H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood will host a class from 6 to 6:45 p.m. weekly through Jan. 23 that combines physical poses and meditation to help release tension, de-stress, and find peace as the sun sets. Suitable for all levels. For anyone age[Read More…]
Obituary: Sharon Talarek | Dec. 25, 2025
Sharon Talarek (nee Hansen), 86, passed away in the peaceful early hours of Christmas Day, 2025, in hospice following a brief illness. Sharon, born and raised in Harvey, IL, moved to Homewood, IL, in 1964, where she raised her family and continued to live until 2021. At the time of[Read More…]
12.30.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Volunteer Days: Lend a Helping Hand. H-F Park District is sponsoring an opportunity for middle school students to make a difference in their community before heading back to school. Teens will complete projects in-house and will visit the South Suburban Humane Society in Matteson and the Cancer Support Center in Homewood.[Read More…]
Two receive student teaching scholarships
The Homewood-Flossmoor Education Organization has awarded Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduates Joselyn Singleton and Madelyn “Maddy” Zirbel an additional $400 in scholarship money as they begin their student teaching. The HFEO is the teachers union representing more than 200 teachers and instructional assistants at H-F. The scholarship for future teachers is[Read More…]
The Weeks | Dec. 28: Hanukkah concludes, Kwanzaa begins, a Christmas Eve free car miracle, tree recycling open, Flossmoor’s first liquor store, holiday closures
THE WEEK > Your government No local government board meetings are scheduled this week. Notices Flossmoor Public Library Closed. The library will be closed all day Wednesday, Dec. 31, and Thursday, Jan. 1, for the New Year holiday. Homewood Public Library Closed. The library will be closed all day Thursday, Jan. 1,[Read More…]
Christmas Eve crash at 183rd and Riegel results in minor injuries
Drivers of two vehicles suffered minor injuries in a collision Dec. 24 at the intersection of 183rd Street and Riegel Road in Homewood. Homewood police said both drivers were treated by paramedics. One driver was transported to an area hospital for further treatment. The other declined transport. Police said the[Read More…]
Obituary: Thomas Dockweiler | Dec. 19, 2025
Thomas Dockweiler, who served on the Homewood District 153 school board for 21 years, died Dec. 19. Mr. Dockweiler joined the school board in 1986. It was under his guidance that the school board in 2000 made the difficult decision to move away from neighborhood schools and convert to grade[Read More…]
12.28.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Community Kinara Lighting. Celebrate Kwanzaa at 5 p.m. in front of Park Place in Flossmoor Park, Flossmoor Road and Braeburn Avenue. Local individuals or families lead the Kwanzaa ceremony each night of the observance.
Police report drivers suffer minor injuries in Dec. 19 crash
Two drivers were treated by Homewood paramedics Friday, Dec. 19, after a two-car crash at the intersection of 183rd Street and Dixie Highway, according to Homewood police. One driver was treated at the scene, and one was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries, police said. The crash occurred[Read More…]
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