Homewood and Flossmoor, along with other Illinois municipalities, were spared a substantial revenue cut Thursday when the General Assembly passed a quick-fix deal designed to plug a $1.6 million hole in the state budget. But Thursday’s deal only covers state expenses through the end of June; Illinois lawmakers begin work[Read More…]
Author: HF Chronicle Staff
Homewood’s Indoor Farmers Market continues to grow
The cast of “First Date.” (Provided photo) A universal experience dreaded by most but bravely endured out of hope and curiosity, the blind date provides unlimited fodder for any writers gutsy enough to tackle the possibilities. After a five-month run on Broadway, a hilarious and flash-paced blind date musical saga[Read More…]
Flossmoor homeowner tackles burglary suspect; Homewood man arrested
A Chicago theater director recently revealed a not-so-secret secret. No one shot J.R. At least, not the J.R. in this story. J.R. Rose J.R. Rose remains very much alive and crucial to a triumvirate of talent from Homewood-Flossmoor High School now generating loads of belly laughs at the Royal George[Read More…]
Homewood budget likely spared from big hit, but fee hikes on the table
Fresh eggs will be available at Homewood’s Indoor Farmers Market Saturday, March 28, as Locavore Farms of Grant Park joins the growing list of vendors. Plants from HydroSapiens were available at the Feb. 28 Indoor Farmers Market. (Photo by Eric Crump/The Chronicle) The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.[Read More…]
St. Joseph School mourns death of former principal Sister Nancy Fischer
A Flossmoor man chased and subdued a burglary suspect last weekend, tackling him on the street and holding him until police arrived. Ryan Spratt Homewood resident Ryan Spratt, 26, faces felony charges of residential burglary, possession of burglary tools and possession of drug paraphernalia, Flossmoor police said. The victim contacted[Read More…]
2015 could be a big year for Homewood area diners as options increase
Homewood trustees learned Tuesday that the village budget will be less of an adventure than it could have been, but there still could be a few fee increases coming. Village Finance Director Dennis Bubenik, in a budget summary presentation at the board meeting, noted that the cuts to the Local[Read More…]
Park district may lose $400K in Dolphin Lake funds
Sister Nancy Fischer, the principal of St. Joseph School from 1969 until her retirement in 2002, died today, March 25, 2015. She was 82 and had been a member of the Adrian Dominican Congregation for 63 years. The Dominican order will hold funeral services on Monday in Michigan. St. Joseph Church is[Read More…]
A good deed indeed: Local Scouts serve up piles of pancakes
Work on the interior of Fratello’s Italian Deli on Dixie Highway continues. Owners hope to open this spring. (Photo by Eric Crump/The Chronicle) Homewood’s slogan, “You’re in the right place,” might need a slight revision this year. “You’re in the right place — to eat” would be appropriate in a community experiencing a sudden influx[Read More…]
Former Flossmoor mayor endorses Popravak for Homewood-Flossmoor Board of Education
Construction continues onthe new clubhouse at Dolphin Lake in Homewood. State budget cuts will have more effect on improvementsplanned for the grounds than on the clubhouse. (Photo by Eric Crump/The Chronicle) At Dolphin Lake, work is continuing on a $3.25 million park renovation project but a $400,000 state grant that’s integral to the project has been[Read More…]
H-F High School teachers endorse board incumbents.
Diners line up Saturday, March 21, to enjoy pancakes at the 61st Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 342 and Cub Scout Pack 304. (Photo by EricCrump/The Chronicle) Nolan Kossak hauls a load of trash from the pancake breakfast. He was one of a number of Scouts working hard at the event. (Photo byEric Crump/The[Read More…]
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