Crews from the Homewood police and fire departments tried to rescue a driver after a car plunged into Dolphin Lake at 183rd Street and Governors Highway around 9 a.m. Friday, but the individual was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Author: Chronicle staff
Homewood residents can get half price on trees until noon Saturday
Homewood residents have until noon Saturday, April 1, to get orders in for half-price trees through the village’s TreeShare Program.
H-F students competing in international DECA conference
Six students have qualified to represent Homewood-Flossmoor High School at the DECA International Career Development Conference in California.
H-F grads featured on ‘Change Makers’ program airing March 28
Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduates Jade Greear and Destiny Watson will be two of three young adults featured in a Lifetime television program “Change Makers” airing at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 28.
H-F students win most talented teens at the 2017 Chicago Music Awards
The McDowell Brothers, Carlton and Peyton, were named Most Talented Teens in the 2017 Chicago Music Award contest on Saturday, March 18. Their debut recording, “A Tribute to Inspiration,” was released last year.
Two Homewood businesses participate in Round It Up program to fund lymphoma research
Area residents have until March 26 to help two local businesses raise money for lymphoma research. The program, called “Round It Up,” gives customers of Family Video and Marco’s Pizza, both at 2010 183rd St. in Homewood, a chance to round up their purchase amount to the nearest dollar, donating[Read More…]
Early voting opens throughout Cook County
Early voting began Monday, March 20, in Cook County. The early voting period will end April 3, the day before the consolidated election, according to the Cook County Clerk’s website. South suburban early voting sites in the Homewood-Flossmoor area include: Matteson Community Center, 20642 Matteson Ave., Matteson. Open 9 a.m. to[Read More…]
Armed man robs Homewood TCF bank branch
Law enforcement agencies are looking for a man who robbed the TCF Bank in Homewood on Tuesday afternoon. According to BanditTrackerChicago.com, the man entered the bank, at 17830 Halsted St., and displayed a weapon. The robbery took place at 2:27 p.m.
Foundation 153’s Spring for Homewood Schools Gala set for April 8
Foundation 153, a volunteer group helping to fund programs in Homewood School District 153, is hosting its 12th annual Spring for Homewood Schools Gala benefit on April 8. The program at Idlewild Country Club, 19200 Dixie Highway in Flossmoor, begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception featuring a[Read More…]
Chronicle provides voter guide for April 4 races
Of the 65 candidates running for local elections in Homewood-Flossmoor next month, at least 36 are professionals with advanced degrees. Among those whose names will be on the ballot on April 4, nine are attorneys, three are college professors and three are engineers. Others work in law enforcement, finance and[Read More…]
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