Homewood village hall will be closed to the public from Monday, March 16, to Wednesday, April 1, in an effort to help slow the spread of the pandemic coronavirus. Mayor Richard Hofeld said residents who wish to pay bills can use the drop box in front of the building at[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
Metra, Pace focus on cleaning vehicles to slow the spread of COVID-19
Mass transit agencies that serve Homewood and Flossmoor are working to prevent the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, which was declared to be a pandemic on March 11. The main response has been increased cleaning efforts on buses and trains and increased efforts to educate customers about effective[Read More…]
Be Well 2020: The right moves make all the difference
Anyone who has injured a knee playing sports knows that physical therapy can get you back in the game. Anyone who suffers from arthritis knows that physical therapy (PT) can provide relief. Anyone who experiences neurological difficulties following a stroke knows physical therapy can help you re-learn motor functions. But did you[Read More…]
ShamROCK at Culture to benefit Homewood Arts Council
Local rock band Not My Dad will add an Irish touch to its playlist on Saturday to help celebrate St. Patrick’s day and support the Homewood Arts Council with ShamROCK, a party at Culture in downtown Homewood.
Homewood officials object to House red light camera ban bill
On Feb. 26, the Illinois House of Representatives approved a bill that, if signed into law, would ban red light cameras in area non-home rule municipalities, including Homewood. Homewood officials are not pleased with House Bill 322, arguing that it unfairly targets non-home rule municipalities and penalizes good actors for the[Read More…]
Wintry Mix mini-festival will provide music, reveal lineup for summer fest
Music and art fill the area in south of Black Bear Lodge in Izaak Walton Nature Preserve during the 2019 Trail Mix festival. Festival organizers will reveal the lineup for the 2020 event at Wintry Mix, an indoor mini-festival on Saturday at Rabid Brewing. (Chronicle file photo)
Performing arts center on the horizon for Homewood
Village officials have, for most of this young century, been pursuing the goal of making downtown Homewood an “18-hour” business district. The idea is to have sufficient population density and dining, business and entertainment options to entice people to spend more time — and money — there. The replacement of[Read More…]
Truck knocks down traffic light, ties up traffic on Halsted
A truck and downed traffic light pole blocked the northbound lanes of Halsted Street for about two and a half hours Tuesday after a crash. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Maple Tree owner: ‘We are the phoenix’
Maple Tree Inn opened its new location at 18849 Dixie Highway in Homewood to the public on Feb. 7 and had a successful opening weekend, serving more than 800 diners, according to co-owner Katie Wennberg. But the ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 12 still proved to be an emotional occasion,[Read More…]
Homewood to host panel of judges to help residents understand judicial system
Four Cook County Circuit Court judges will appear Monday, Feb. 24, for an informational panel discussion aimed at helping residents better understand how the court system works. The forum from 7 to 9 p.m. will take place at Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood.
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