Local governmental agencies in the Homewood-Flossmoor area are teaming up with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to present “The State of Hate,” an informational program in Flossmoor on July 17.
Author: Chronicle staff
Science Center hosts moon landing celebration July 17
The Homewood Science Center will have you looking at the moon — and doing a few other fun things — at its Wednesday, July 17, “Footsteps on the Moon” program. Stop by the science center at 18022 Dixie Highway between 5 and 9 p.m. to mark the 50th anniversary of[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider local gas tax, alternative water sources
Homewood trustees will consider a measure Tuesday to add a 3-cent per gallon tax to gasoline sold in the village. If implemented, and in combination with an expected increase in Motor Fuel Tax revenue from the state, the village could more than double the funds used for the street resurfacing program.
Matteson teen shot in Ford Heights found dead in Homewood
An 18-year-old man who was shot at a gathering in Ford Heights was found dead near 183rd Street and Highland Avenue early Friday, according to a Chicago Sun-Times report.
Homewood Chevy hosts annual BBQ for the Troops on Saturday
Chevrolet of Homewood staff will be firing up the grill from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, to raise awareness and funds for the USO, which provides services and support for local troops and their families.
ESPY Award voting for Marian’s Sister Mary Jo on until Wednesday
Sister Mary Jo Sobieck of Marian Catholic High School is a star on the internet. Now she has a chance to win a 2019 ESPY Award.
Mary Poppins Jr. is H-F summer production
“Mary Poppins Jr.” is being staged July 18 and 19 by the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Summer Theatre Program. The production, based on the popular Walt Disney film, will feature cast members in grades 2 through high school. The show, with its uplifting music and dance numbers, is under the[Read More…]
Power out in Halsted area Wednesday
Power was lost to about 660 customers in the Halsted Street area Wednesday afternoon, according John Schoen, a spokesman for ComEd. The outage was caused by a broken utility pole, Schoen said, but he was unsure what caused the damage to the pole.
Donations for the troops collected through July 4
As the 4th of July approaches, Weichert Realtors in Homewood is collecting items that can go into care packs for those serving in the U.S. military. Items can be dropped off during regular business hours between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The last day for the drop-off is Thursday, July[Read More…]
Law enforcement in standoff with Flossmoor resident on Sunday
[Update 4:57 p.m.] A suspect was taken into custody about 3:15 p.m. Sunday after a nearly seven hour standoff with Flossmoor police and emergency response officers.
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