A few commuters heading to the Metra platform from the west side entrance were surprised on Monday, Dec. 9, to see other riders coming toward them from the east side, which has been closed for 20 months to be rebuilt. “Is it open?” It was. The new east side entrance,[Read More…]
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12.11.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Trash or Treasure? Homewood Historical Society will hold its general meeting at 6 p.m. in the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, followed by a program by Rex Newell of Rex’s Antiques, who will evaluate free one item for each attendee (excluding Native American or Oriental art). Plan Ahead. The Metra[Read More…]
Mahogany House Candles marks opening of store in Homewood
Jess and Drew Osi want to encourage shoppers to treat themselves. The motto of Mahogany House Candles in Homewood is “It’s OK to be a little bougie.” At the store’s ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 26, Jess explained the idea, which plays on a shortened version of bourgeois, or middle to upper[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly named co-chair of the congressional Steering & Policy Committee
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced on Monday, Dec. 9, that Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill, will serve as co-chair of the Steering & Policy Committee for the 119th Congress. Rep. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. The Democrats have combined Steering and Policy into one committee. Its primary purpose is[Read More…]
12.10.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream can be viewed here. Use ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. Highlights: Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor[Read More…]
Cleaning service celebrates 25 years in Flossmoor with move to new address
Planning to host a black tie event? Seeking help to start 2025 in a tidier living or work space? Custom Housekeeping has moved around the corner in downtown Flossmoor to 1038 Sterling Avenue, suite 217, where it’s eager to continue a 25-year tradition of providing residential and commercial cleaning services[Read More…]
St. Veronica’s women gather to gab, gift, and get ready for Christmas
For the second year in a row since COVID 19 interrupted their tradition of hosting an Advent dinner, a crowd of more than 170 women from St. Veronica’s parish attended a candlelight dinner at Olympia Fields Country Club to mark the four-week season of remembering and celebrating Christmas and the[Read More…]
Miller helps launch doula program for Cook County Health
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller announced Cook County Health’s first ever doula program that will help reduce the stresses of pregnancy, especially for Black and Latina women. Miller, who represents Homewood on the Cook County Board, said she “was a tireless advocate” for the program aimed at improving maternal health.[Read More…]
Page 4: Thanks to volunteers for helping the Chronicle reach readers
Volunteers have made their mark on the Chronicle since the beginning. One of those marks is something you see every day when you open the Chronicle’s daily email or visit the website or pick up a copy of the latest print edition. Our logo. It was designed by local graphic[Read More…]
Al Wagner believes in telling the community’s story
As part of our coverage of Flossmoor’s centennial, the Chronicle has conducted interviews with several of the village’s long-time residents to add their stories to the village’s story. Al Wagner has lived his whole life in Flossmoor. He was raised at 2709 Flossmoor Road, a house built in 1889, which[Read More…]
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