50 calls: Traffic Stop (28), Parking Problem (2), Burglar Alarm (9), Assist Other Agency (2), Assist Fire Department (2), Customer/Management Dispute (1), Traffic Accident with Damage (2), Hit & Run (1), Barking Dog (1), Suspicious Subject (1), Ordinance Violation (1) Traffic stop (28) 1:08 a.m., 187th St. & Halsted St.[Read More…]

As the debate about how to best fund Illinois’ schools continues, focus has shifted to Senate Bill 16 (see related story “School Funding Legislation Would Hurt Homewood Schools”). The legislation would reduce state allocations from wealthier districts and redistribute the monies to poorer schools. The Homewood Chronicle solicited comment from[Read More…]

More than 180 local senior citizens were given a complementary breakfast, a tour of the new fieldhouse and a chance to join the chorus singing “Happy Birthday” to two centenarians among them. It was all part of the annual Seniors Breakfast hosted by Homewood-Flossmoor High School Wednesday, Oct. 15. A[Read More…]

Illinois legislators are trying to find a better way to fund education, but the current statehouse proposal, Senate Bill 16 (SB16), could wreak havoc on Homewood’s schools, according to school administrators. Residents can voice their concerns about the proposed changes at a 6 to 9 p.m. meeting Wednesday, Nov. 5,[Read More…]

Diners at Aurelio’s Pizza in Homewood will have an opportunity to help Homewood Boy Scout Troop 342 on Monday, Oct. 20. Present this flyer when you dine a Aurelio’s, 18162 Harwood Ave., from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 20 percent of food or drink purchases will benefit the troop.[Read More…]

Flossmoor Station will donate 15 percent of all sales, lunch and dinner, dine-in or carry-out, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, to the HF Orchestra’s Spring Break 2015 performance tour to Spain. To participate, present this flyer when placing an order. During their break, 60 student musicians from HF’s orchestra and choir[Read More…]

More than 180 local senior citizens were given a complementary breakfast, a tour of the new fieldhouse and a chance to join the chorus singing “Happy Birthday” to two centenarians among them. It was all part of the annual Seniors Breakfast hosted by Homewood-Flossmoor High School Wednesday, Oct. 15. Related[Read More…]

Quick summary: The Village of Homewood Board of Trustees approved a motion Tuesday, Oct. 14, to authorize a contract with Baxter & Woodman Inc. to provide an in-depth inspection of the City of Harvey’s system for delivering water to Homewood. Marilyn Thomas was appointed to be village clerk. Two TIF-funded[Read More…]

A newly planted flower bed on Dixie Highway indowntown Homewood. (Photo by Marilyn Thomas/HF Chronicle) Homewood’s getting spruced up for summer.  Walk downtown and you’ll notice the knockout cherry rose geraniums, and the heat elite peppermint vinca, the saffron superbells petunias and the two-tone variegated ‘Maculata’ vinca vine in planters and pots.[Read More…]

The Village of Homewood and other south suburban municipalities did not receive the court ruling they hoped for in a continuing legal battle with the City of Harvey, according to village officials. Homewood and other suburbs that buy water from Harvey have joined the City of Chicago in requesting a[Read More…]