Anyone in the neighborhood of Churchill School, 1300 W. 190th St. in Homewood, on Thursday, July 26, might see significant police activity, but it will be part of a police department critical incident drill. The exercise is set to begin about 8 a.m. and will conclude about noon, according to Deputy[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Adult party at the Splash Pad on Thursday
Adults will get their chance to make a splash on Thursday, July 26, at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s new Splash Pad at Millennium Park, 18600 Harwood Ave. in Homewood.
Annual Trail Mix music festival on Saturday adds fine art to the mix
Trail Mix is back for its third year, and the annual outdoor concert, sponsored by the Theatre Arts Leadership Kouncil, will have more music and will add a new art show, according to organizers.
Pedestrian reportedly killed when struck by train at Homewood station
A 52-year-old woman was killed when struck by a Metra Electric Line train at Homewood station Tuesday evening, according to a report in the Chicago Sun-Times.
Coyote Run garden tour is Wednesday
Dave Ward, superintendent of golf at Coyote Run Golf Course, 800 Kedzie Ave., will share insights on the native prairie plants around the course in a two-hour tour starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18. The date was changed to July 18 from what was published in the[Read More…]
Library game will have participants on the search for Homewood’s water tower
Homewood’s beloved “Home Sweet Homewood” water tower’s been stolen! That’s the premise of an investigative role playing game sponsored by the Homewood Public Library. In the game, the thief was spotted in a trench coat and wearing a red hat and the library needs you to be on her trail[Read More…]
Summer Theatre at H-F High presents ‘Big the Musical TYA’ July 19 and 20
Students in grades 2 through 12 participating in summer theater at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will conclude the session with three performances of “Big the Musical,” the theater for young audiences version. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, July[Read More…]
Motorcyclist dies following vehicle crash on Halsted
A Steger man died Saturday when his motorcycle collided with a passenger vehicle in the 18200 block of Halsted Street in Homewood. Kyle J. Ladewig, 37, was pronounced dead at Christ Hospital, according to the Homewood Police Department. The accident happened about 10 a.m. on July 7. Police said a[Read More…]
Two H-F musicians selected for Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra
Two outstanding Homewood-Flossmoor High School musicians have been selected for the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. Perry Hoag III and Alannah Hill, both of Flossmoor, have been playing with the youth symphony for a number of years and have now been promoted to the top level within its ranks.
Crash into wall kills driver on 183rd Street in Homewood
A driver died Thursday in a car crash at 183rd Street and Park Avenue, just west of the railroad viaduct in Homewood. Police responded to the accident at 10:07 p.m. on July 5. According to a press release issued by the Homewood Police Department, responding officers located a single vehicle[Read More…]


