Homewood village officials said the decorated bench near the corner of Ridge Road and Martin Square was damaged as a result of an accident, though they have not determined who was responsible. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Author: Eric Crump
Sounds of summer: Homewood’s Porch Fest puts an end to music drought
Homewood and Flossmoor residents have been gathering at Homewood’s Artisan Street Fair, Homewood Fall Fest and Flossmoor Fest for years. The three big warm-weather festivals have been filled from beginning to end with live music. Sadly, these events were canceled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Residents grew tired[Read More…]
Acoustic collective Trail Mix pushed in new directions
Trail Mix is dead. Long live Trail Mix. The laid back acoustic music event was gearing up for its fifth annual series this summer at Izaak Walton Nature Preserve until the coronavirus pandemic made gathering in large groups inadvisable. Founder Steve Ploum and his crew sought a new way.
Quarantine Music video series mixes fun, inspiration
Amid the annoying disruptions of the pandemic there are also some disruptions of a more felicitous nature, like Anne Colton deciding to make music videos. The documentary filmmaker, in partnership with the Homewood Arts Council and South Sub Music Live, has released five music videos featuring local musicians.
Small group in Flossmoor joins nationwide demonstration in support of USPS
From left, Royal Klauk, Terry Gillespie and William Gillespie demonstrate in front of the Flossmoor Post Office on Saturday, part of a nationwide effort to show support for postal workers and concern for recent changes made to the postal service. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Metra train station redesign approved by Homewood Appearance Commission
Metra’s design for the renovation of the Homewood train station was approved by the Homewood Appearance Commission at its Aug. 6 meeting. The commission also approved designs for a new facade at Walmart and signage at the future site of Aspen Dental. Metra’s design for the renovation of the Homewood[Read More…]
Homewood youth baseball team member tests positive for COVID-19
A Ripken-B team has been asked to self-quarantine for 14 days after a member of the team tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, according to a statement issued the same day by Homewood Baseball and Softball League officials. “Members of the team, and those who have been in close contact with them, should[Read More…]
Strong storm on Monday leaves H-F residents without power
A large portion of a tree is down at a home on Balmoral Crescent in Flossmoor, part of an area along and south of Flossmoor Road that appeared to bear the brunt of a derecho storm system that swept through the area about 4 p.m. on Monday. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)[Read More…]
District 161 plans, FAQs published but remain fluid
Families in Flossmoor School District 161 got the fall semester reopening plan and frequently-asked-questions document late last week, but refinements continue, according to Superintendent Dana Smith. At a special meeting of the school board on Monday, Aug. 3, Smith reported that the nature of questions from parents has generally changed in recent days, shifting[Read More…]
Homewood implements safety measures at 183rd and Center
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