Six village employees will take the oath of office at the Homewood village board meeting on Tuesday, and trustees will consider six appointments to village advisory committees.
Author: Chronicle staff
Classical string concert on Sunday to benefit PADS
From left, Sajdah Muhammed, Elinor Detmer Kate Nelson and Noelle Naito will be performing classical works on Sunday as part of this year's MLK Day of Service. The concert will benefit PADS. (Provided photo) Four young musicians, including one from Flossmoor, will perform a classical music concert for PADS on Sunday, Jan.[Read More…]
Strong storm to bring a year’s worth of weather tonight, Saturday
A storm expected to hit the area tonight and Saturday will have a little bit of everything, according to forecasters: rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow, wind and possibly thunderstorms. It could be precipitation from four seasons packed into one storm. [Update 1:09 p.m.: Flossmoor issues storm advisory.]
H-F band parents preparing for Jan. 18 ‘Taste of Europe’ fundraiser
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Band Parents Association is hosting “A Taste of Europe” fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 18, to help defray expenses for the H-F Symphonic Winds and Jazz Band’s trip to Europe.
Homewood Heights Baseball gathers shoes for those in need
Homewood Heights Baseball Club has joined the effort to gather shoes for needy communities around the world through the Sole to Soul project, which helps micro-entrepreneurs in developing countries get out of poverty.
Windy City ready to start recreational cannabis sales Jan. 1
Starting Wednesday, Jan. 1, Windy City Cannabis in Homewood will welcome adult-use cannabis customers. The state’s new law allowing recreational use of cannabis will go into effect on New Year’s Day.
Registration open to volunteer at the BMW Championship
Golf enthusiasts have a chance to play a part in the 2020 BMW Championship golf tournament at Olympia Fields Country Club Aug. 18 through 23 by serving as a volunteer.
Central Drive stabbing death an act of self-defense: police, SA’s office
No criminal charges will be filed following the stabbing death of a Hazel Crest man in Flossmoor on the night of Nov. 25.
Celebrate the new year at Homewood’s Noon Year’s Eve party
Midnight might be past some bedtimes, so the village of Homewood will offer its annual family event to welcome the new year. The Noon Year’s Eve celebration will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Maple Tree Inn receives financial incentives, plans to open in January
Maple Tree Inn is getting ready for a January opening. Owners Katie and Erich Wennberg told Homewood village board members they are busy working with two consultants to get the restaurant ready for diners.