Early in February, an attempted carjacking in Homewood brought home a trend that has been gaining regional attention. The motorist in the incident drove off when confronted by the would-be carjackers, but they fired shots at him while he fled, striking nearby vehicles and homes. Homewood police are still investigating, and they[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
Hazel Crest opposes Calumet Country Club redevelopment plan
The village of Hazel Crest issued a statement Tuesday night strongly opposing the proposed redevelopment of the former Calumet Country Club into a trucking distribution center and Homewood’s settlement agreement with developer Diversified Partners. After a special meeting of the board of trustees, Hazel Crest Mayor Vernard Alsberry Jr. released[Read More…]
Pandemic safe and a bit silly: Arts Council challenge seeks to fill social void
Cabin fever is a common affliction during late winter, and after a year of pandemic limitations on top of it, this year the feeling of social claustrophobia might be worse than usual. Homewood Arts Council wants to help. The organization is promoting the HAC Challenge, a pandemic-safe creative game/contest that will[Read More…]
Storm brings much snow, few problems
Forecasters predicted a storm would drop 5 to 9 inches of wet snow on the area this past weekend, but residents found themselves shoveling much more. Flossmoor received 11.5 inches as of 7:09 p.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Homewood received 11.1 inches as of 7 a.m. Monday.[Read More…]
Gypsy Fix moves, anchors corner space in downtown Flossmoor
SnowBern
The hottest meme to emerge from the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris was the image of Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont sitting, legs and arms crossed, sporting a pair of handmade mittens. The meme now has a 3D version in the 1400 block of Olive Road[Read More…]
Officials unveil Tinley Park vaccination site Monday, urge residents to register for vaccine appointment
State and county officials held a news conference Monday to announce the launch of Phase 1B of coronavirus vaccinations and the opening of a vaccination site at the Tinley Park Convention Center.
Skaters take advantage of fine, cold day to get a workout
Lawsuit settlement would keep former country club property in Homewood
A settlement in the two-year dispute over the future of the former Calumet Country Club in Homewood is on the agenda for the Homewood Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, Jan. 26. If approved, the agreement will settle a lawsuit filed by the new owner of the former Calumet Country Club,[Read More…]
State moves suburban region into Tier 1, allowing H-F restaurants and bars limited indoor service
Restaurants and bars in Homewood and Flossmoor can begin indoor service if they choose after state health officials announced Saturday that Region 10 moved from Tier 2 to Tier 1 COVID-19 mitigation restrictions. Limitations remain, however. Establishments are required to observe occupancy limits of 25% capacity or 25 people per[Read More…]