Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting can be viewed here. Use meeting ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. On the agenda: A resolution to make publicly available the North Halsted TIF District Eligibility[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
3 injured in crash Monday on Harwood
The driver and two occupants of a vehicle that struck a pole Monday, Nov. 25, were injured and transported to area hospitals for treatment, according to Homewood police. The crash occurred about 3:30 p.m. in the 18100 block of Harwood Ave., police said. A white Nissan was traveling northbound when[Read More…]
11.24.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Butterball Burner 5K. The H-F Park District’s 20th annual Thanksgiving 5K run will start at 8 a.m. at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. “Burn some extra calories before your big Thanksgiving meal and enjoy a fun-filled run/walk.” All ages and abilities welcome. Early bird registration[Read More…]
Coyote Run use breaks record, fees going up
Before the first snowfall Nov. 21, Coyote Run Golf Course in Flossmoor was on track to set a new record after it broke a previous record with 39,528 rounds played this golf season. The old record was 39,120 rounds set in 2021. Tom Denklau, golf course manager, told Homewood-Flossmoor Park[Read More…]
11.21.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Gun Lock Giveaway and Safety Discussion. South Suburban College Criminal Justice Program, in partnership with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Veterans Affairs, is hosting a Gun Lock Giveaway and Safety Discussion on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Performing Arts Center at SSC’s[Read More…]
Obituary: Howard B. Kruger
August 29, 1929 – November 13, 2024 Howard B. Kruger, was the beloved husband of the late Lillian Kruger, cherished father of Jody (Rick) Simmons, loving grandfather of Dana (Ben Marcus) Simmons and Marissa (Ryan Lichtig) Simmons, adored brother of Lee (the late Robert) Martin and the late Irma Jane[Read More…]
11.19.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Fragments of Flossmoor Discussion x 2. Author and Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Secretary-Treasurer Kris Condon will be available to discuss her book, “Fragments of Flossmoor: A Series of Essays on the Interesting, Curious and Unique in Our Village,” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave.[Read More…]
11.15.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Nov. 15 Owl Prowl. “Ever wondered if an owl really is as smart as they say? Why don’t we hear them when they fly? Just how far can an owl see? Come with the whole family to learn about owl calls, behavior and habitat as we take a short walk[Read More…]
Former maestro DeLeone to return to conduct IPO concert on Nov. 16
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Laureate Carmon DeLeone will take the baton again for the concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Ozinga Chapel, 6601 West College Drive, Palos Heights. The concert will be the first time DeLeone has conducted for IPO since May 2011. He spent 25 years prior[Read More…]
Obituary: Dr. Elmer Washington
Dr. Elmer Lee Washington, Sr. passed away in Hazel Crest, Illinois on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024. He was born October 18th, 1935 in Houston, Texas to Daisy Belle White and Butler Washington. He grew up in Austin, Texas where he excelled academically. He attended Texas Southern University and earned bachelor’s[Read More…]


