Saturday, Sept. 24, was the last day in Homewood for Bookie’s New and Used Books. Owner Keith Lewis announced on Sept. 2 that the shop would close within days of its four-year anniversary. At the Sept. 13 Homewood trustees meeting, Stephanie Kuersten thanked Mayor Rich Hofeld and Economic Development Director Angela[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
Residents bring concerns about potential Calumet Country Club development to Hazel Crest board
The redevelopment of Calumet Country Club was not on the Hazel Crest board meeting agenda Tuesday, Sept. 27, but a number of area residents brought the issue forward anyway. During the public comment section of the meeting, residents of Homewood, Flossmoor and Hazel Crest addressed the issue, prompted by information[Read More…]
2 people shot late Wednesday near 175th and Halsted
Two people went to area hospitals after a shooting incident near 175th and Halsted streets late Wednesday, according to Homewood police. Officers responded to the area at about 11:40 p.m. and discovered a 21-year-old woman gunshot victim. Homewood Fire Department paramedics transported her to the hospital. Police said a second[Read More…]
Homewood OKs preliminary liquor license request of new owner of Ridgewood Tap
The Ridgewood Tap could have a new owner soon, and on Sept. 13, the Homewood Board of Trustees voted in favor of increasing class 1 liquor licenses by one. That will allow Ridgewood owner Scott Donkel to receive one, contingent on meeting village requirements. Donkel told the board he has[Read More…]
Popular Day of the Dead festival returns to Martin Square Oct. 15
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…]
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…]