Bike camping. Is that different from regular camping? One way to find out is to attend the bike camping open house from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at the Goodspeed Cycles, 2125 183rd St. in Homewood. The cycling business is hosting a Bikepacking 101 clinic and product demonstration[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
Travel Brokers of Homewood survives against the odds
Running a small business can be a little like riding a roller coaster. There are some exciting climbs and some heart stopping plunges. Just ask Bill Frank. In 30 years running his business, Travel Brokers in Homewood, he has seen his share of both.
District 161 board OKs staffing plan, reviews change orders
The plan for staffing Flossmoor School District 161 next school year will involve some shifting of certified positions, according to a plan adopted Monday, March 12, by the board of education.
Old Navy, Five Below stores coming to Halsted Street in Homewood
Homewood officials announced Monday, March 12, that two stores will be moving into the space in the Washington Park Plaza shopping center previously occupied by Joann Fabrics. The space is being split in two. One side will be occupied by Old Navy, a clothing store for women, men, girls, boys[Read More…]
Home rule question will be decided Tuesday
The Homewood home rule vote is Tuesday. During the past five months, the issue has generated copious amounts of information and vigorous — sometimes contentious — debate. The village has published information about what home rule is and how village officials plan to use the authority if voters approve it.[Read More…]
Opponents host forum to make case against home rule
The Vote No Home Rule Committee, a group of residents campaigning in opposition to granting home rule authority to the village, held a forum Sunday, March 4, to present the case against the proposal.
Pro-life activists stage protest at Flossmoor Planned Parenthood facility
Pro-life activists lined a portion of Governors Highway in Flossmoor on Saturday morning to protest the new Planned Parenthood facility, which opened in January.
NIU professor: Home rule decision hinges on benefits, trust
Michael Peddle started his home rule presentation on Feb. 25 by declaring that he intentionally had violated his usual policy and had not done his homework on the specifics of the issue before Homewood voters March 20. “I want to be able to speak to you on home rule as[Read More…]
Local robotics team moves on to state competition
H-F’s Tech Ninja robotics team drivers, in the black outfits on the right, guide their robot through its tasks during a tournament Feb. 10 at Marian Catholic High School. (Photos by Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) The Tech Ninja Team (TNT) is going to state. The local robotics competitors were members[Read More…]
Chick-fil-A, Panera coming to Halsted location in Homewood
Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld announced on Saturday the names of two restaurants that will be developed on the northwest corner of 175th and Halsted streets. Chick-fil-A and Panera have signed leases for restaurants that will replace the former bank building that is currently on the site. Both restaurants will have[Read More…]
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