COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUMMIT — Elected officials, clinicians, social service and community leaders and residents will participate in Cook County’s inaugural Behavioral Health Summit at 9:30 a.m. The summit can be viewed live online. The discussion will help develop a countywide behavioral health strategic plan and inform upcoming community-based funding opportunities from[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
Two charged in December shooting, attempted carjacking in Homewood
Homewood police reported Wednesday, Feb. 14, that two men have been charged in connection with an attempted carjacking in the 17900 block of Halsted Street in December. A 19-year-old man was shot and seriously injured during the incident. Police said Deandre Adams, 20, of Harvey, was arrested on Jan. 22 and was[Read More…]
With love, from Willow School
There was an extra special dose of love at Willow School Wednesday for Valentine’s Day. The kindergarten, first and second graders found lots of ways to show affection for those they care about. Parent volunteers came to the Homewood school to help at classroom parties marking the special day as[Read More…]
2.14.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD DQ HISTORY — The Homewood Historical Society will host Diary Queen owner Kevin Welsh, who will tell the history of the village’s summertime favorite. The presentation will follow a brief business meeting at 6:45 p.m. in the meeting room of Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. JUNETEENTH ROYAL COURT — You[Read More…]
2.13.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD BOARD — Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here. Attend remotely here or dial 312-626-6799. ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. Trustees will consider approving the appointment of Thomas Johnson as deputy police chief, a letter of intent with Rabid Ground LLC[Read More…]
Homewood police investigate armed robbery at Halsted business
Two masked individuals displayed handguns while robbing a Verizon Wireless store at 17575 S. Halsted St. in Homewood on Monday, Feb. 12, according to police. No one was injured in the incident, police said. Officers responded to the store at about 11:20 a.m. and learned the two individuals had taken[Read More…]
Flossmoor police seek information on fatal hit-and-run
The Flossmoor Police Department is appealing to anyone who might have information about a fatal hit-and-run Thursday night, Feb. 8, or Friday morning, Feb. 9, to report what they know. Aaliyah A. Leonard, 23, of Matteson, was killed in the incident. Flossmoor police and fire units found her body in the 19600[Read More…]
2.10.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM FUNDRAISER — The 20th annual Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament will benefit the Cancer Support Center. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Saturday and play begins at 5:30 pm. at Balagio Ristorante, 17501 Dixie Highway. There is a $175 entrance fee and $50 spectator fee. More than $5,000 in cash prizes[Read More…]
Matteson woman dies Friday in possible hit and run on Governors Highway
A Matteson woman died Friday morning, Feb. 9, possibly a victim of a hit-and-run accident on Governors Highway. Flossmoor police and fire units responded to the 19600 block of Governors Highway about 9:35 a.m. to investigate a possible fatal accident involving a pedestrian. “A female victim was found unresponsive near[Read More…]
Flossmoor police investigate possible fatal accident Friday
Flossmoor police and fire units responded to the 19600 block of Governors Highway about 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, to investigate a possible hit and run fatal accident involving a pedestrian. In a statement, village officials said there was no active threat to the community or businesses in the area;[Read More…]
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