A number of local businesses are serving as collection points for donated nonperishable foods that will help Open Access provide complete Thanksgiving meals to area families in need. Collections will be accepted through Tuesday, Nov. 15. The organization’s goal is to provide 1,000 families with a meal that includes a turkey with[Read More…]
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Election roundup: Two referendums appear to succeed, one uncertain while incumbents win contested races (free)
In addition to approving the Homewood School District 153 property tax referendum, one other referendum on the Nov. 8 ballot appears to be headed for approval, but the result for another is not yet clear, according to unofficial election results. A Cook County referendum a tax increase of 0.025% to[Read More…]
Letter: Flossmoor residents appreciate community forum but not protesters’ behavior
Dear Editor: We attended the October 29 community forum hosted by the Village of Flossmoor because we care deeply about our community, about police accountability and about working together to make Flossmoor safer for everyone. The community is very interested in learning more about how officers are trained,[Read More…]
Flossmoor police investigating alleged assault at H-F High (free content)
Flossmoor police are investigating an alleged sexual assault at Homewood-Flossmoor High School that police say occurred Monday morning. No one has been charged, and one male student questioned by police was released to his father. Police said the investigation is ongoing. No further details were released by police. School officials[Read More…]
Flossmoor forum filled with passion, ideas, questions as community wrestles with police shooting trauma (free content)
Flossmoor and area residents said they want more transparency from police and village officials, and a commitment from the village to pursue policies that can help prevent police shootings, like the one that led to the death of Madeline Miller in July. Those were among the prominent messages that emerged[Read More…]
Flossmoor changes location for Oct. 29 community forum (free content)
The Flossmoor Community Forum to discuss how to improve community relations and strengthen the bonds between residents and police officers scheduled from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, has been moved to Parker Junior High School, 2810 School St. Village officials said guests should enter through the building’s main entrance[Read More…]
2 people shot late Wednesday near 175th and Halsted
Two people went to area hospitals after a shooting incident near 175th and Halsted streets late Wednesday, according to Homewood police. Officers responded to the area at about 11:40 p.m. and discovered a 21-year-old woman gunshot victim. Homewood Fire Department paramedics transported her to the hospital. Police said a second[Read More…]
Chronicle staff at Homewood farmers market on Saturday (free content)
Members of the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle staff will be at a booth at the Homewood Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, to talk with readers and anyone else who has something to say. Extra copies of the most recent print edition will be available. The[Read More…]
Amtrak service to Homewood expected to resume after agreement averts rail strike
Amtrak’s train from Homewood to New Orleans remains canceled for tonight, but the online schedule shows it operating Friday, Sept. 16, an indication the railroad is confident a settlement agreement announced by the the Biden administration will prevent a looming strike. In a statement on its website, Amtrak officials said the company[Read More…]
Metra, Amtrak alert riders to possible disruptions from pending rail strike
Metra Electric Line, which serves the South Suburbs, will not likely be affected by a rail strike that could start at the end of the week, but other lines could be shut down by the strike. Amtrak is already reducing service in anticipation of the possible strike. “A potential work[Read More…]
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