“You’re officially open,” Mayor Richard Hofeld declared after snipping the blue ribbon on Friday to mark the reopening of Homewood’s Dairy Queen after it had been closed for six weeks.  And with that, staff member Natalie Hamilton brought out a giant sundae covered in chocolate syrup and strawberries and owner[Read More…]

Construction projects costing about $3.9 million leave Flossmoor School District 161 with a projected deficit of about $3.3 million for fiscal year 2019 despite an operating budget surplus of nearly $700,000.  The Flossmoor School Board on Monday heard a preliminary budget report as well as an update on three construction[Read More…]

The weather Saturday morning at the start of the annual Foundation 153 Fund Run was a bit north of humid, a bit south of drizzle, but not soggy enough to dampen the spirits of between 250 and 300 runners and walkers out to support the Homewood school district. Following the[Read More…]

  School supplies in an  aisle at the Homewood  Office Max. (Photos by  Tom Houlihan)  As students return to the classroom, back to school shopping can be overwhelming, pricey and time consuming.    It’s not uncommon for kids, some as young as 6 or 7, to head to school with more than 20 required[Read More…]

Two bills sponsored by State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) to increase stability for the thousands of Illinois families who rely on the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) were signed into law on Friday, Aug. 17.    House Bill 4965, brings Illinois in line with federal law by moving to[Read More…]

Homewood police are investigating a report of shots fired in the 17600 block of Halsted Street early Sunday morning. Officers responded to the area at 4:56 a.m. after receiving a report of shots fired. They found shell casings in the roadway, according to Homewood police. No injuries were reported, and[Read More…]

  Land at 3608 Vollmer Road in Flossmoor will soon   host a Dunkin’ Donuts, part of the village’s efforts  to develop the area near Meijer superstore.   (Chronicle file photo)  Flossmoor plans to sell a piece of land along Vollmer Road to a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owner.  Village Manager Bridget Wachtel[Read More…]

Flossmoor School District 161 and the Village of Flossmoor have named a communications manager who will oversee marketing efforts and public information at both governmental units.    Amy Kent Amy Kent will serve in the newly created position. Her appointment was announced Friday in a joint press release from District[Read More…]

  Families gather on Martin Avenue for the Wednesday   evening market on July 11. (Photo by Eric Crump/  H-F Chronicle)  The Homewood Farmers Market on Wednesdays will continue through Aug. 29.  The market is on Martin Avenue at Chestnut Road. It runs from 4 to 9 p.m.  The response has[Read More…]

Residents in Homewood and Flossmoor are encouraged to “Chalk the Walk” by writing encouraging messages on the walks around our towns as District 153 and 161 students start back to school.  “Chalk the Walk” was hosted by Flossmoor schools last school year.  This year both school districts are hoping to[Read More…]