Homewood station tunnel has been deteriorating for some time. A 2005 village master plan describedit as “unattractive and has drainage and odorproblems. It needs cleaning, maintenance,and physical improvements.(HF Chronicle file photo) The celebration last week of completed renovations at the Flossmoor Metra station had commuters at the next two stops to the north revisiting[Read More…]

Do you want a Trader Joe’s to locate in Homewood?  Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld does. He’s been communicating with the company periodically for eight years in an effort to convince its officials to open a store here.Now there is an opportunity for local Trader Joe’s fans to pitch in.  Hofeld[Read More…]

  Our parents encourage us to “follow our dreams” when we are little because that is what small children want to hear. Yet when those dreams end up being studying art in college, an unfortunate number of those same parents renege on their support. “There are no jobs for art students” or[Read More…]

While the fate of Amtrak service remains uncertain as Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democrat-controlled legislature continue a budget stalemate, Homewood officials are taking action to defend the village’s rail service. On Friday, two village staff members visited Homewood Metra Station during the morning and afternoon commute peaks to hand[Read More…]

We’re delighted to welcome Thomas Photographic Services as the Chronicle’s first sponsor. We encourage readers to vote for the Thomases as they compete in the Wells Fargo Business Challenge.  Visit http://www.thomasphotographicservices.com/  

The 9U Bluewave fastpitch softball team earned a second place trophy in the 10U Game Day ASA Northern National Qualifier Tournament, which took place in Elgin June 26-28. Coaches, back row from left, are Jan O’Neil, Maggie Jager and Dawn Murphy.  Players, standing from left, are Mataia Lawson (Homewood), Megan[Read More…]

43 calls: Traffic Stop (13), Disabled Vehicle (2), Lockout (3), Assist Other Agency (1), Unwanted Subject (1), Animal Complaint (1), Check Well Being (2), Retail Theft (2), Request to Speak to Officer (1), Traffic Accident with Damage (4), Juvenile Problem (1), Ordinance Violation (1), Burglar Alarm (1), Parking Problem (1),[Read More…]

59 calls: Traffic Stop (28), Domestic Disturbance (2), Medical Alert Alarm (1), Assist Fire Dept. (4), Check Well Being (2), Disoriented Subject (1), Disturbance (1), Stray Animal (4), Suspicious Auto (3), Information Report (3), Customer/Management Dispute (1), Traffic Accident with Damage (2), Burglar Alarm (2), Suspicious Subject (3), Neighbor Problem[Read More…]

65 calls: Traffic Stop (32), Assist Fire Dept. (5), Burglar Alarm (4), Check Well Being (1), Found Property (1), Suspicious Subject (2), Lockout (3), Driving Complaint (3), Premise Check (1), Disabled Vehicle (2), Traffic Accident with Damage (2), Request to Speak to Officer (1), Sign/Signal Out (1), Traffic Hazard (1),[Read More…]

The Flossmoor Giants pose with the Viking Helmet traveling trophy, which will reside at Flossmoor Public Library until next year’s contest. (Photo by Eric Crump/HF Chronicle) Flossmoor Giants coach Sam Cutrara held aloft the Viking Helmet traveling trophy while his team gathered around and cheered, enjoying their victory Tuesday night over the Homewood[Read More…]