More than 1,000 community members are expected to take part in The Cancer Support Center’s Walk of Hope this Sunday, May 17. The event is taking place at Commissioner’s Park, 22108 S. 80th Avenue in Frankfort. For more than 20 years, The Center, with offices in Homewood and Mokena, has offered[Read More…]

53 calls: Traffic Stop (24), Assist Fire Dept. (4), Lost Property (1), Stray Animal (1), Found Property (2), Parking Problem (1), Check Well Being (2), Lockout (5), Burglar Alarm (5), Traffic Accident with Damage (2), Driving Complaint (2), Citizen Asssist (1), Dispute (1), Disabled Vehicle (1), Disturbance (1) Traffic Stop[Read More…]

52 calls: Traffic Stop (36), DUI Alcohol or Drugs (1), Assist Fire Dept. (7), Death Investigation (1), Traffic Accident with Damage (1), Check Well Being (2), Burglar Alarm (1), Parking Problem (1), Warrent Service (1), Disturbance (1) Traffic Stop (36) 12:00 a.m., Halsted St. & Maple Ave. 1:18 a.m., 3100[Read More…]

67 calls: Traffic Stop (44), Burglar Alarm (5), Assist Fire Dept. (6), Check Well Being (1), Disabled Vehicle (4), Found Property (1), Domestic Disturbance (1), Lockout (2), Suspicious Subject (1), Parking Problem (1), Juvenile Problem (1) Traffic Stop (44) 12:05 a.m., 183rd St. & Hood Ave. 12:27 a.m., Dixie Hwy. &[Read More…]

When Grupo Cha Cha performs tonight at Ravisloe Country Club, area music lovers will have a chance to see the catalyst that led to the arrival of the True Muse jazz concert series in Homewood.  It was a case of jazz bringing together a small group of people with vision[Read More…]

Homewood officials believe the 175th Street business corridor needs an economic boost, and they hope recreating an incentive program will provide the means to improve economic activity in that area.  175th Street looking west from near Garden Lane. (Photo by Eric Crump/HFChronicle) Village trustees approved an ordinance Tuesday that continues the process[Read More…]

Grupo Cha Cha will bring Latin jazz to Ravisloe on Thursday. (Provided photo) Lise Gilly’s Grupo Cha Cha, billed as  “The Lovely Ladies of Latin Jazz,” will be next up in the TrueMuse jazz concert series with a show Thursday at Ravisloe Country Club in Homewood. The group is “guaranteed to[Read More…]

Homewood Public Works crew installing an LED street light on Harwood Avenue in September. (Photo by Eric Crump/HF Chronicle) Homewood residents who enjoy the village’s smooth, well-lighted streets and clean water will have an opportunity to learn about the department that works to provide those features of the community. Homewood Public Works[Read More…]

After months of discussion on a realignment of Flossmoor District 161’s transportation system, school board members Monday agreed to start the new academic year with six fewer bus routes. The reduction in bus routes will cut about $200,000 from the district budget for the coming year, Superintendent Craig Doster said.[Read More…]

Ralph Covert gets kids up and dancing April 29 at Flossmoor Public Library. (Photo by Annie Lawrence/HF Chronicle) It was a rock club for kids who danced, giggled and rolled during a performance of Ralph’s World at the Flossmoor Public Library presented by Ralph Covert, an indie-rock musician who has found[Read More…]