Flossmoor is out in front of a 2027 deadline for how to deal with mental health interventions on emergency calls. The early start to using this new approach is showing signs of success, according to village officials. Generally, police are called to the scene of someone needing mental or behavioral[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
11.06.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Bergstein’s Fine Arts Show. Bergstein’s NY Deli, 18064 Martin Ave. in Homewood, will host a fine arts show from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in conjunction with Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Stop by to celebrate student artists and musicians. Send Your Holiday Event Info to the Chronicle. The H-F Chronicle’s annual Holiday Guide, part[Read More…]
Homewood police, reinforcements disperse hundreds of teens on Halloween
Homewood police officers, with help from officers of nearby communities, dispersed the crowd of several hundred young people gathered in Homewood’s Irwin Park on Halloween evening, Oct. 31, apparently in response to a flier posted on social media announcing a “takeover” of the park. On Monday, Nov. 3, the Homewood[Read More…]
Homewood extends deadline for proposals on Ridge Road property, village hall parking lot
Homewood officials announced on Oct. 30 that the deadline for submitting proposals to redevelop two village-owned properties was extended to Nov. 21. The sites include at 2066 Ridge Road, commonly known as the Matrix Building, and 2024 Chestnut Road, which serves as the village hall parking lot. The village is hoping qualified developers will[Read More…]
11.05.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Junior Varsity Tennis. Wednesdays at 4 p.m. through Dec. 17 at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood, the H-F Park District will offer tennis sessions to kids aged 11 to 14. Junior Varsity is played on a 60-foot court with reduced speed green dot tennis[Read More…]
Homewood clarifies police role if ICE conducts operations in village
At two recent village board meetings, Homewood residents have asked for clarification on how police will respond if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conduct operations in the village. In response, village officials posted a statement Tuesday, Nov. 4, summarizing state law and how it limits the role local police[Read More…]
Flossmoor native to launch new village history with trolley tour, film
Tom Dobrez is bringing a new perspective on Flossmoor’s history with his book and film, “A More Perfect Place: The Story of Flossmoor,” and he plans to introduce the work to the community with a launch event on Saturday, Nov. 29. The event will be hosted at the Flossmoor Community[Read More…]
11.03.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. in the Goldberg Administration Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Vikings Win in First Round of Playoffs. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Vikings (6-4) beat Curie Condors (8-2) 56 to 8 on Friday, Oct. 31, in the first round of[Read More…]
Homewood police arrest suspect in armed robbery late Saturday (free)
Homewood police apprehended a Freeport man suspected of robbing the Mobil gas station at 17500 Dixie Highway late Saturday, Nov. 1. According to police, Devon Smallwood, 35, was located by officers responding to a report of an armed robbery at the gas station just before 11:30 p.m. Smallwood allegedly entered[Read More…]
The Weeks | Nov. 2: Food bank list, e-bike/e-scooter discussion, pool rental ban, Berkot’s opens, Homewood Auditorium plans, streetscape almost done, Park West Plaza sign plan, Cranksgiving food drive ride
THE WEEK > Your government Monday, Nov. 3 Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting will be available here. Use meeting ID 852 1089 4513, passcode 60422. Highlights: Tuesday, Nov. 4 Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board[Read More…]
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