Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld, left, thanks Jan Doran, right, for bringing Valentine’s Day treats for village staff on Saturday, Feb. 8. Dave Otto looks on. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Jan Doran stopped by Homewood village hall on Saturday, Feb. 8, with two heart-shaped boxes of chocolate that she presented to Mayor[Read More…]

As the League of Women Voters prepares to celebrate its centennial on Feb. 14, we will use this milestone to reflect on our rich history, honor the work that women have done to strengthen our democracy, and set the stage for vibrant growth in the years ahead. Rooted in the[Read More…]

Marian Catholic varsity players Cleveland Hardy, left, and Tommy Klupchak listen to Coach Mike Taylor during a practice session at the school. (Photos by Mary Compton) Marian Catholic High School coach Mike Taylor hit a magic number this basketball season – 300 victories.  He said he was surprised he’d crossed[Read More…]

Wyatt Patterson Jr. is a standout front row middle blocker for a professional volleyball team in Germany.  Wyatt Patterson Jr. is playing professional volleyball for VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen in Germany. (Provided photo) He would not have thought life would take him down this route, but Patterson says the sport has been[Read More…]

Dianne Skinner Schramko, 77, of Ligonier, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 4, 1942 a daughter of the late Dr. Maurice D. Skinner and Betty (Dunkle) Skinner. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Dr. Edward R. Skinner and Effy[Read More…]

Chronicle reporters work hard to gather and deliver the news to the Homewood-Flossmoor community. When you become a Reporter Supporter, you’re helping your local newspaper team do more. Our mission is to inform the community about local government, local businesses and local people. The more help we get the more[Read More…]

Cub Scouts from Pack 304 and their families put hand-crafted cars through their paces on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Black Bear Lodge in the Izaak Walton Nature Preserve. The annual Pinewood Derby race will take place Saturday morning at the James Hart School cafeteria, 18220 Morgan St,. in Homewood.  

Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 was awarded a $1.8 million 2020 Property Tax Relief Program (PTRP) grant from the Illinois State Board of Education. To receive the grant, the school board agreed to abate taxes by that amount in both 2020 and 2021. Property owners will see a tax reduction[Read More…]

Two consulting services are joining the effort to decide the next water supply route for the village of Flossmoor.  Services include Strand Associates, a firm that specializes in water supply, water quality, water treatment and distribution systems, and continued advising from Bill Balling, a retired Buffalo Grove city manager and[Read More…]

The first weeks of adult-use cannabis sales in Illinois were busy ones for the state’s dispensaries, and Homewood’s Windy City Cannabis was no exception.  More than two hours before the doors opened on New Year’s Day, a line of more than 50 people waited outside the building. According to social[Read More…]