Homewood historian Jim Wright’s latest book, “Homewood,” went on sale Friday, Dec. 1, at several sites in the village, and the timing was not accidental. Wright said he hopes holiday shopping helps boost sales, but the book also arrived just a few weeks before Homewood’s 125th anniversary year begins.
Author: Eric Crump
New hires and promotions recognized at Homewood trustees meeting Tuesday
Two local families continued their tradition of service to the Homewood Fire Department as they marked promotions for firefighters at the Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday. In all, four firefighters and two public works employees took oaths of office at the meeting.
Snowflake spotters
From left, Kristen and Debbie Maxwell show the Twisted Q coupon they received Saturday, Nov. 25, for correctly identifying the location of the anomolous snowflake decoration in Homewood. Every year, Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld gives coupons from local restaurants to eagle-eyed residents who spot the snowflake decoration on downtown light[Read More…]
Citgo station tanks slated for removal next week
Fencing was installed this week at the former Citgo gas station in the 2100 block of 183rd Street in Homewood. Village officials have been informed the storage tanks are slated to be removed next week. The village has not received notice about the fate of the building, according to Mayor[Read More…]
H-F track legend leaves legacy of mentorship
Bruce Keene is no longer running, but he is still making a difference in the world. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School track legend died on Oct. 28 after living 11 years with brain cancer.
Homewood Police Department entrance project nearly done
Village Engineer Max Massi confers Tuesday morning with the landscaping crew putting the finishing touches on the Homewood Police Department entrance. (Photos by Eric Crump/ H-F Chronicle) The monument to the memory of Paul Buckley has a new home on the southwest corner of a courtyard in front[Read More…]
Local businesses invite shoppers for Small Business Saturday
Advocates for local businesses will have a chance to show their appreciation Saturday, Nov. 25, by starting their holiday shopping during Small Business Saturday.
Homewood takes on festive look
Public works crews and members of the Homewood Beautification Committee were at work Monday, Nov. 20, getting the village ready for the holidays. Craig JaBaay with Homewood Public Works lifts a large wreath into position Monday on the west side of the 183rd Street viaduct. (Photos by Eric Crump/H-F[Read More…]
Homewood meeting spells out home rule proposal
The first informational meeting on home rule for Homewood drew an estimated 80 people anxious to learn why trustees are proposing a change in the village government’s status. More than a dozen people asked questions during the meeting Nov. 9 at the Marie Irwin Community Center.
Grape & Grain will shift to event business under new ownership
Grape & Grain, a craft beer and wine bar in downtown Homewood, has new owners and will soon launch a new approach to the business. Homewood businessman Bill Frank recently announced that he agreed to purchase the business from Edia Santiago.
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