Three students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will be performing at the Illinois Music Education Association’s yearly convention as members of the state high school bands. Homewood-Flossmoor HighSchool Band Director SarahWhitlock (right), is delightedto have students (from left)Christopher Mason Riedel,Annie Reilly, Isabel Weberand Brian Mayo participat-ing in Illinois Music Edu-cation Association[Read More…]

It came down to the wire, but the Martin Avenue open space and streetscape project contract crossed the finish line just before the expiration of its funding source.  At a special meeting Tuesday, Dec. 30, Homewood trustees approved a bid waiver and awarded a $1.2 million contract for developing the[Read More…]

59 calls: Traffic Stop (32), Assist Fire Dept. (6), Burglary to Vehicle (1), Burglar Alarm (2), Funeral Escort (1), Check Well Being (4), Request to Speak to Officer (2), Suspicious Subject (2), Traffic Accident with Damage (1), Domestic Disturbance (1), Battery (1), Warrant Service (1), Open Door/Window (1), Suspicious Auto[Read More…]

Artist Henry Colby from suburban Atlanta talks aboutart Tuesday, Dec. 30, at GlobalFusion in Homewood. Colbywill be a featured speaker at the shop’s Kwanzaa celebration tonight from6 to 8 p.m. (Photo by EricCrump/The Chronicle) Global Fusion will host a Kwanzaa celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3. Owner Diana Dills said[Read More…]

Flossmoor residents are banding together to help south suburban neighbors in need during the 2015 MLK Day of Service on Jan. 19. (Image courtesy of MLK Day of Service and the Village ofFlossmoor) The village’s Human Relations Commission is spearheading the day’s events, which will benefit three area social service organizations – the[Read More…]

48 calls: Traffic Stop (33), Assist Fire Dept. (6), Lockout (1), Customer/Management Dispute (1), Found Property (1), Unwanted Subject (2), Traffic Accident with Damage (1), Parking Problem (1), Domestic Disturbance (1), Check Well Being (1) Traffic Stop (33) 12:04 a.m., 183rd St. & Governors Hwy. 12:18 a.m., 183rd St. &[Read More…]

A rendering of the revised exterior design for a proposed building at 17725 Halsted St.(Image courtesy of the Villageof Homewood and Shiner Group) Homewood trustees approved a Halsted Street planned-unit development Tuesday, Dec. 23, after the developer returned with revisions to the building design. The building at 17725 Halsted St. will house Sleepy’s,[Read More…]

53 calls: Traffic Stop (38), Burglar Alarm (2), Assist Fire Dept. (2), Traffic Accident with Damage (2), Domestic Disturbance (2), Customer/Management Dispute (1), Civil Matter (1), Disabled Vehicle (1), Citizen Assist (2), Medical Alert Alarm (1), Check Well Being (1) Traffic Stop (38) 12:01 a.m., 18400 Halsted St. 12:24 a.m.,[Read More…]

Homewood will again get the jump on the new year with its noon countdown and balloon drop Wednesday, Dec. 31, to welcome the arrival of 2015.       Circus Boy will provide entertainment starting at 11 a.m. (Photo courtesday ofCircus Boy) Doors at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road, will[Read More…]

50 calls: Traffic Stop (20), Suspicious Subject (3), Traffic Accident with Damage (1), Assist Fire Dept. (5), Assist Other Agency (1), Burglar Alarm (3), Lockout (3), Check Well Being (3), Unwanted Subject (1), Lost Property (1), Customer/Management Dispute (1), Domestic Battery (1), Cannabis Possession (1), Sex Offender Registration (1), Citizen[Read More…]