A design for a proposed commercial building on Halsted Street was sent back to the drawing board Tuesday, Dec. 9, after two trustees and Village President Richard Hofeld expressed dissatisfaction with its appearance. The development proposed by Shiner Group at 17725-17727 Halsted St., is the site of the former Arby’s[Read More…]
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Nationally renowned storytellers on Homewood Stories program Dec. 16
47 calls: Traffic Stop (27), Suspicious Circumstances (1), Assist Fire Dept. (3), Burglar Alarm (7), Traffic Accident with Damage (2), Suspicious Subject (1), Disabled Vehicle (3), Disturbance (1), Child Endangerment (1), Lockout (1) Traffic Stop (27) 12:09 a.m., 18410 Governors Hwy. 12:43 a.m., 175th St. & California Ave. 1:25 a.m.,[Read More…]
Quick look: Homewood trustees approve Martin Avenue plan, funding question raised
The Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle was born in June, a response to the gradual disappearance of media coverage of our community. The staff currently includes four volunteers. We’re interested in knowing whether we’re on the right track. We think a great community deserves a great newspaper, and we need your help to[Read More…]
Flossmoor appoints new public works director
Adam Lewandowski knows what it takes to win in football. He was a member of the 1994 state champion Homewood-Flossmoor High School football team, so Village President Richard Hofeld thought it would be fitting for Lewandowski to present the proclamation honoring the 2014 Vikings. Adam Lewandowski offers words of wisdom to[Read More…]
Drop in assessed valuation throws shadow over District 161 tax levy approval
A quick look at the Homewood Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, Dec. 9: Trustees approved the final plan for the Martin Avenue Public Space project. The updated plan received praise from trustees, but a question about funding will need to be resolved. Two citizens at the meeting questioned the increased[Read More…]
James Hart School hosts annual Winter Choir Concert
John Brunke John Brunke has been named public works director for the Village of Flossmoor. Village Manager Bridget Wachtel said Friday that Brunke’s appointment becomes effective Monday. Brunke succeeds George Peluso, who was recently appointed public services director in Hinsdale. Peluso’s last day with the village was Friday. Brunke, a licensed professional engineer,[Read More…]
Homewood School District 153 meeting financial obligations with $16.2 million levy
James Hart School held its annual Winter Choir Concert on Monday, Dec. 8th. Performing were the 2014-2015 Panther Choir, the 2014-2015 Glee Club, and guest performers Homewood Childrens Choir, and HF Barbershop Quartets. Panther Choir Soprano Mia AndersonElla BohlmanRebecca BrandtLibby BranskyMeg DoranRorie DoughertyAmber DowdAudry FarisMadelyn HoganImzadi JohnsonCaroline JohnsonLina JursaCaroline KorandaDelaney[Read More…]
St. Joseph’s pastor emeritus James Sayers dies in Florida
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Holiday season stress can make domestic abuse situations worse
The Homewood District 153 school board approved a $16.2 million tax levy Monday, Dec. 8, that is expected to bring in an additional $428,000. To get the increased revenue on the 2014 tax rolls, the district is doing creative bookkeeping. When property values were high in 2010 and 2011, the[Read More…]
Candidates for April village, school district elections begin filing next week
Fr. James Sayers The Rev. James M. Sayers, who served as pastor of the Parish of St. Joseph in downtown Homewood, has died in Naples, Fla. He was 82. A funeral service will be conducted at the church, and Father Sayers will lie in state. Details are pending. Sayers served as[Read More…]
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