By the end of Homewood’s first Dia de los Muertos festival last year, the crowd got into the spirit of the event, and Martin Square was filled with people dancing along with larger than life La Catrina and El Catrin figures. The Day of the Dead festival will be back[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
The weeks | Sept. 25
<- Weeks -> Every day is Democracy DayTechnically, International Democracy Day was Sept. 15. Like other observances, Black History Month, for instance, Democracy Day is useful in drawing attention to something that needs attention. But one day (or one month) is not nearly enough. If we ever learn to do[Read More…]
Scenes from Fall Fest 2022
Crowds converged on Martin Avenue in Homewood on Saturday, Sept. 24, for Fall Fest and the annual Chili Cook-off. There were numerous food vendors, activities, live music and the pumpkin patch for families to enjoy.
Homewood through the eyes of Haas
Go slow. Look and admire. That approach can reveal surprise and wonder for the most familiar scenes. Local residents who walked through Homewood on a Haas mural tour July 31 had those reactions to the 15 murals scattered throughout downtown. Kris Condon led the tour sharing insights on the works[Read More…]
Glenwood team takes 1st in Homewood Chili Cook-off
Brian Reichard of Glenwood and his mother, Carol Reichard, took first place in the annual Homewood Fall Fest Chili Cook-off. Diedre Harrison took second place, Emalee Kay took third, and Terrance Boone was recognized for best decorated table. Reichard said he makes his chili with beef and veal, eight kinds[Read More…]
The weeks | Sept. 18
<- Weeks -> A few articles submitted by partner organizations in the Democracy Day project: We need an inspiring culture of democracy: Start by making International Democracy Day a holiday By Yordanos Eyoel and Akunna Cook, CollaborativeJournalism.org. How to rise above partisan politics to uphold our democracy (analysis from Waging Nonviolence) The State of Our Nation: What[Read More…]
Amtrak service to Homewood expected to resume after agreement averts rail strike
Amtrak’s train from Homewood to New Orleans remains canceled for tonight, but the online schedule shows it operating Friday, Sept. 16, an indication the railroad is confident a settlement agreement announced by the the Biden administration will prevent a looming strike. In a statement on its website, Amtrak officials said the company[Read More…]
Public invited to open house on traffic diet test results; Homewood to seek grant for 183rd Street lane restructuring
Homewood trustees voted unanimously Tuesday, Sept. 13, to authorize an application for an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant that would help the village with costs of implementing a traffic diet plan on 183rd Street. At the meeting, Public Works Director John Schaefer announced that there will be two open[Read More…]
Flossmoor cheer teams again make the Hidden Gem special — for runners and themselves
Jeanne Wilder cheered runners in the Ballantrae neighborhood, where youngster Roman Ford handed out cups of water at the Flossmoor Montessori School water station. Steve and Donna Ramsey raised glasses of mimosas in toasts as runners passed their Heather Hill Crescent home. They represent the range of generations and approaches[Read More…]
The weeks | Sept. 11
<- Week -> Democracy Day all monthSept. 15 is International Democracy Day. The Chronicle is participating in a collaborative journalism project sponsored by the Montclair State University Center for Cooperative Media. Quote of the week“If you have a plan, we want to hear it. Tell your community leaders, your local officials, your governor,[Read More…]