STORY TIME IN THE PARK – Now that the weather is warming up, it’s a great time to bring kids up to age 7 to Storytime with Miss Angela from Homewood Library. Register first and then meet up at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Irwin Park. VIADUCT CLOSED TUESDAY – The[Read More…]

Crowds are expected to return to the Artisan Street Fair on June 3 and June 4 in downtown Homewood after scaled-back events the past two years. (Chronicle file photo) If timing is everything, the Homewood Artisan Street Fair seems to have it all. The 2021 event occurred just after the[Read More…]

MAKE A BLOOM – Pick up a Grab & Go craft for kids in grades K-2 from the Youth Services Area of Homewood Library. This month’s theme is a Blooming Flower Card. Kits available at 9 a.m. today, while supplies last. PARK PRIDE CLEANUP – Show village pride by volunteering[Read More…]

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning on Friday, April 29, of a telephone a scam where the caller identifies as a sheriff’s office employee and tells victims they’ve missed jury duty or have outstanding citations and must pay money to rectify the situation. The caller states that if[Read More…]

Homewood trustees voted Tuesday to authorize Mayor Richard Hofeld to enter into a contract with the owner of two downtown buildings, 17900 Dixie Highway and 2066 Ridge Road. Prior to the vote, the measure was questioned by two residents. The purchase price will be $1.16 million — $505,000 for the[Read More…]

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle released the 2021 Cook County Sustainability Report on Friday, April 22, highlighting the county’s efforts to support healthy and resilient communities that thrive economically, socially and environmentally. Since 2010, emissions from county-owned buildings have been reduced by 40%, according to the report. In 2020,[Read More…]

Matt Johnson is the band director at James Hart School in Homewood, but he’s also an avid runner who got his chance to run the 2022 Boston Marathon April 18. ‘It’s definitely a lifetime achievement and accomplishment. I’ve been trying to get in it for years, so it was fun[Read More…]

Flossmoor police issued an update Friday afternoon on a shooting incident Thursday that resulted in injuries to two men. Investigators believe victims were targeted and the shooting is related to a previous incident between two groups in nearby communities Police responded to Travers and Vardon Lanes shortly before 4 p.m.[Read More…]

Every year, about 5 million people visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. This year, south suburban residents will not have to travel so far to pay their respects to the 58,000 Americans who lost their lives in the war. The Wall that Heals replica of the memorial will[Read More…]

DONATE TO UKRAINE – Shir Tikva synagogue and Gypsy Fix store are collaborating on a humanitarian drive in support of the people of Ukraine. First aid kits, Tylenol, ibuprofen and new fleece blankets can be dropped at either location. Donors can also shop an Amazon wishlist. Find information on Facebook[Read More…]