Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve officials announced on Oct. 18 the 14 winners of the sixth annual “Seasons of Izaak Walton” photo calendar competition. The winning entries are: The contest attracted 122 entries from 30 area photographers. John Brinkman, president of the Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve, said: “The Izaak Walton Calendar[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Flossmoor police arrest suspect in June carjacking case
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, Flossmoor police detectives arrested a juvenile from University Park who is suspected of committing an attempted armed vehicular hijacking in the 700 block of Sterling Avenue in Flossmoor on June 7. Police said the juvenile has been charged with attempted first degree murder, a Class X[Read More…]
10.24.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Spooky Gaming Night. Homewood Public Library will host a special spooky gaming night from 6 to 8 p.m. for anyone in grades 7 through 12. Participants are invited to wear character costumes. Costume contest winner receives a $10 gift card. Pizza will be served.Registration is preferred. Turtles, Lizards, Dinosaurs and Others Through the[Read More…]
10.23.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Early Voting Begins. Voting in person on touch-screen voting machines in the Nov. 5 election opened Oct. 21 and continues through Nov. 4. Locations and hours for suburban early voting are available here. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21 through Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27, 9[Read More…]
H-F graduate Jazmin Rhodes awarded $21,000 scholarship
Jazmin Rhodes, a 2024 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, received a President’s Scholarship worth $21,000 from Baldwin Wallace University where she is a freshman. Rhodes is majoring in music theater at the school outside Cleveland. The scholarship award was based on her outstanding academic record at H-F. Rhodes left her[Read More…]
10.22.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. Watch the livestream of the meeting here. Meeting ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. Highlights: View Chicago LLC will give a presentation of the proposed Halsted Street Gateway Digital Monument Sign. The board[Read More…]
H-F Theatre Program presents ‘Everybody’ Nov. 1 and 2
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Theatre Program presents “Everybody,” its fall production, at 4 and 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1 and 2, in the Performing Arts Center. “Everybody” by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins was a finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize. The play is a modern riff on the 15th[Read More…]
The Weeks | Oct. 20: Flossmoor downtown revamp, Homewood Brewing, The Living Room, Homewood candle shops
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Watch the livestream of the meeting here. Meeting ID Passcode . Highlights: Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, in[Read More…]
Police identify Riverdale teen as alleged robber
The Flossmoor Police Department on Saturday released the name of a Riverdale teen who has been charged with armed robbery after allegedly stealing personal items and a vehicle from a woman Thursday afternoon, Oct. 17. Jhamier L. Weatherspoon, 18, of Riverdale was charged by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office[Read More…]
Arrest made after armed robbery, vehicle theft in Flossmoor
A woman was unharmed when a man robbed her and stole her car at gunpoint Thursday, Oct. 17, on Douglas Avenue, according to Flossmoor police. Police credited license plate reader cameras with helping locate the stolen vehicle. A suspect in the robbery and theft was taken into custody and a[Read More…]
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