A local youth’s body was found shortly before 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, in the area of Izaak Walton Preserve in Homewood, according to police. Police were contacted about 5:44 p.m. by someone reporting a missing 17-year-old boy. Officers used a drone and a K-9 unit from the Country Club[Read More…]
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On Monday, May 25, the Chronicle’s paywall provider will be changing the appearance of stories for non-subscribers. Since we started using a paywall a few years ago, non-subscribers who clicked on a story on the website or in one of our newsletters would see the headline and first few sentences[Read More…]
Homewood police report bomb threats not credible
Homewood police reported Monday morning that daycare facilities in the village have received emailed bomb threats recently. “Authorities have determined that the threats are not credible at this time,” Police Chief Tom Johnson said. The investigation into the origin of the email remains ongoing, he said. “The safety and well-being[Read More…]
CNI: License suspension or speed control? Lawmakers explore alternative for reckless drivers
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinois Illinois drivers who have their license suspended for speeding or reckless driving violations could have an alternative under proposed legislation. Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, is pushing a bill that would allow drivers to have a speed control device installed in their car rather than having[Read More…]
Thornton Township Trustee Christopher Gonzalez dies
By Carole SharwarkoApril 7, 2026The Lansing Journal Two-term Thornton Township Trustee Christopher Gonzalez has died, Township Clerk Casey Nesbit confirmed on April 7. Nesbit said township Supervisor Napoleon Harris plans to release a statement about Gonzalez’s death after his family members have had time to communicate among one another. At the[Read More…]
Nicor Gas reminds customers to call 811 during safe digging month
With warmer temperatures finally here, many Illinois residents are ready to begin spring home improvement projects. Nicor Gas reminds customers and communities to follow safe digging guidelines and always Dig with C.A.R.E. Call before you dig. Contact 811 or visit illinois1call.com at least two business days before digging, excluding the[Read More…]
Torrential rains overnight make for soggy Saturday
Thunderstorms dumped more than two inches of rain in a short time on Homewood and Flossmoor late Friday and early Saturday morning, April 4, overwhelming drainage systems and causing localized flooding. On local social media forums, residents reported flooded basements, streets turned into temporary lakes and flooded viaducts that forced[Read More…]
Teen dies in crash Sunday at 183rd and Governors
A Homewood teen was pronounced dead at the scene of a three-vehicle crash Sunday, March 22, at the intersection of 183rd Street and Governors Highway, according to Homewood police. The victim, Kyran Smith, 14, was a student at Parker Junior High School in Flossmoor. The crash occurred shortly after 8:15[Read More…]
State offers advice for how to find, stop water leaks
The Illinois Commerce Commission is reminding Illinoisans to check their household plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks as a part of national Fix-a-Leak Week this March 16-22. “Every year, household leaks waste approximately 1 trillion gallons of water nationwide. Chasing down leaks can help Illinoisans shave up to 10[Read More…]
Meet the Candidates 2026: 2nd District Democratic candidates discuss immigration issues
Immigration is a central question among the 10 candidates in the Democratic primary March 17 to fill the 2nd Congressional seat. Immigration was the first question for three of the candidates at a forum Saturday, March 7, at Thornton Fractional North High School in Calumet City. A student, who introduced[Read More…]
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