Judges in the annual Chili Cook-Off at Homewood’s Fall Fest on Saturday remarked on the variety they tasted. Martin Will, winner of Homewood’s Top Chef honors, said that’s a characteristic of chili standards in this area. You have reached content available exclusively to Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle digital subscribers. Receive a 3-day[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
Sick, injured animals will benefit from success of ‘Pets on Parade’ art auction
Animals at South Suburban Humane Society that have serious health problems will have a better chance of receiving the care they need thanks to the generosity of bidders in the Pets on Parade auction that concluded on Saturday night. You have reached content available exclusively to Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle digital subscribers.[Read More…]
Local temple and mosque offer Day of Service opportunity
Two local religious organizations are inviting Homewood and Flossmoor residents to contribute to the Million Meal Program, an effort to fight hunger among senior citizens.The event on Sept. 10 at the Chicago Theological Seminary is co-sponsored by a number of organizations, including B’nai Yehuda Beth Shalom (BYBS) in Homewood and[Read More…]
Fratello’s expands deli business with new shop on Halsted Street
Fratello’s Cafe and Deli is expanding. It’s new shop on Halsted Street will open this week, according to the owners. That doesn’t mean the downtown deli is going away. The new shop is part of an expansion project. You have reached content available exclusively to Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle digital subscribers. Receive[Read More…]
Artist Walk produces ‘Private Lives’ to honor late founder
The third production by Artists Walk Theater will serve two purposes, according to its director, Andy Leahy. It is intended to be a welcome diversion from difficult times, and it will be a tribute to the late founder of the theater company, David Boettcher. You have reached content available exclusively to Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle digital[Read More…]
Homewood Science Center plans ‘Eclipsapalooza’ party for Monday
The eclipse mania will continue on Monday when the Homewood Science Center opens its doors at 10:30 a.m. in preparation for the celestial event, which will begin about 11:54 a.m. in this area, and the science center has a party planned for those who want to see and learn about[Read More…]
Homewood music icon William Luke dies
When Elaine Egdorf, chairwoman of the Homewood Heritage Committee, asked all former students of William Luke to raise their hands, half the people in the banquet hall at Calumet Country Club did so. The occasion was the 2014 Homewood Hall of Fame induction luncheon Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, and Luke was[Read More…]
New juice bar in Homewood to offer healthy, welcoming place to ‘cool out’
When patrons step through the door of Be Free Juice Bar in downtown Homewood, the first thing they will see is a wall of flowers. They will have their first chance on Saturday, Aug. 19, when the juice bar celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting at 18102 Martin Ave.,[Read More…]
2 local craft breweries continue development in spite of delays
Craft beer aficianados have been eagerly awaiting the opening of two breweries in Homewood, but both have experienced unforeseen delays. You have reached content available exclusively to Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle digital subscribers. Receive a 3-day free trial of unlimited digital access. Already a subscriber? Login here.
Vigil held Sunday in Homewood in response to Charlottesville violence
Violent clashes between white nationalists and counter-protesters in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday provoked a response from some Homewood and Flossmoor residents who gathered in Irwin Park on Sunday evening to express their support for the victims and their dismay at the racist idealogy of right-wing extremists. You have reached[Read More…]