The view looking west on Ridge Road Oct. 1, 2014. Homewood’s tree-lined streets don’t happen by magic, and residents have an opportunity to contribute to thecanopy through the biannual Tree Share program. (Photo by Eric Crump/The Chronicle) Homewood residents who want to beautify their yards and help contribute to local biodiversity have until[Read More…]

With spring break and the vacation season upon us, the Flossmoor Police Department reminds residents of the importance to take basic preventative measures to keep their homes safe and sound while traveling. In an e-alert posted Saturday, March 28, Flossmoor PD recommended:   Ask a friend to help. Ask your neighbors[Read More…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]