South Suburban College (SSC) Criminal Justice Program, in partnership with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Veterans Affairs, is hosting a Gun Lock Giveaway and Safety Discussion on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at SSC’s Main Campus, located[Read More…]
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11.15.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Nov. 15 Owl Prowl. “Ever wondered if an owl really is as smart as they say? Why don’t we hear them when they fly? Just how far can an owl see? Come with the whole family to learn about owl calls, behavior and habitat as we take a short walk[Read More…]
Homewood board supports hardening of village’s emergency infrastructure
This past July, the Homewood experienced a tornado with winds over 100 mph. The storm caused significant power outages across the downtown area, including Village Hall, which was closed for three days. The Police and Fire Departments also experienced outages, but were able to function using backup power. This incident[Read More…]
Chronicle partners: Tom Brabec
As attorney Tom Brabec remembers it, he first heard of a new local newspaper at church. Before he could get home for Sunday dinner, he already had plans to buy an ad from the H-F Chronicle. Brabec said he was the only advertiser on the Chronicle’s website initially. “The ad[Read More…]
Former maestro DeLeone to return to conduct IPO concert on Nov. 16
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Laureate Carmon DeLeone will take the baton again for the concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Ozinga Chapel, 6601 West College Drive, Palos Heights. The concert will be the first time DeLeone has conducted for IPO since May 2011. He spent 25 years prior[Read More…]
Obituary: Dr. Elmer Washington
Dr. Elmer Lee Washington, Sr. passed away in Hazel Crest, Illinois on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024. He was born October 18th, 1935 in Houston, Texas to Daisy Belle White and Butler Washington. He grew up in Austin, Texas where he excelled academically. He attended Texas Southern University and earned bachelor’s[Read More…]
Obituary: George M. Woolsey
George M. Woolsey passed away on Oct. 13, 2024 at the age of 84. He served as Catalog Assistant at A.C. Buehler Library of Elmhurst University for 30 years, and previously as Catalog Librarian at Harvey Public Library for 13 years. He was born in Albany, New York and received undergraduate degrees[Read More…]
Flossmoor brewer’s chocolate and cherries stout creation wins top prizes
Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery brewmaster Jake LaDuke’s stout infused with chocolate and cherries won the Best Overall and People’s Choice Awards at the Journeyman Distillery’s Barrel-Aged Brewfest in October. His efforts are continuing the brewery’s winning streak, according to Sandi Nelson, manager at Flossmoor Station who said the business[Read More…]
11.13.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. After a public comment period, the board plans to meet in closed session. Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education Finance Committee will meet at 7:30 a.m.[Read More…]
Flossmoor police advise residents to protect property
Flossmoor police issued an alert Tuesday evening, Nov. 12, urging residents to take precautions to help prevent theft of and from vehicles. “Over the past 24 hours, the village has had over a dozen reported burglaries from motor vehicles and multiple stolen vehicles,” police said. “Additional incidents have been reported[Read More…]
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