The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting residents to attend the next stakeholder meeting on implementing the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure plan. The virtual workshop will be Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 2 to 3 p.m. Based on feedback from previous stakeholder meetings, the upcoming workshop will be focused on[Read More…]
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Flossmoor mayor offers progress update on investigation related to Madeline Miller’s death
The investigation into the death of Madeline Miller could see Illinois State Police reporting completed by next month, according to Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson. No members of the general public signed up to address the board on Monday, Nov. 21, following months of comment related to Miller’s death and policing in . .[Read More…]
11.24.22 | What You Need to Know Today
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We at the Chronicle are thankful for our readers, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to cover the people and events of Homewood and Flossmoor.
Flossmoor kicks off holiday season with festivities on Saturday
If your holiday season is not complete without seeing a performance from a strolling trombone choir, Flossmoor’s first holiday event of the season on Saturday, Nov. 26, will check that box, according to Flossmoor Events Manager Stephanie Wright. “This will be our second year having the tree lighting the same[Read More…]
Developers at Calumet Country Club site envision town square around warehousing, while awaiting Hazel Crest annexation
As Catalyst Consulting Group works to share its sweeping vision for the Calumet Country Club site redevelopment, they battle back against the negative narrative that precedes their involvement. The group includes five professionals, people of color with ties to the Southland, who also refer to their business proposal as a[Read More…]
11.22.22 | What You Need to Know Today
YOUR TURN TO TALK ABOUT TIFS – Homewood Village Board meets at 7 p.m. tonight at village hall and online. Every village board meeting features an audience comment period, where anyone can address the trustees about anything, including TIF fund awards and more. On the agenda is a $8,425 TIF[Read More…]
Stacks and stones: Bookie’s to reopen with Rockshop records and rocks
Bookie’s is back, the Rock Shop is ready, and the new combination book/rocks/record store, informally dubbed “stacks and stones” by the partners in the venture, is set to open Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 18019 Dixie Highway in Homewood. The Rock Shop, co-owned by Laura Bruni and Craig Frank, held a[Read More…]
Stores and restaurants will have deals on Small Business Saturday
Small businesses in Homewood and Flossmoor will celebrate the annual national event of Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26. Small Business Saturday follows the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday, the official opening of the holiday shopping season noted for discounted and special pricing. Small Business Saturday’s participating businesses may have[Read More…]
Veterans appreciate James Hart Veterans Day event honoring their service
More than two dozen veterans attended the annual Veterans Day event at James Hart School in Homewood. Students and staff honored the veterans for their service and got a couple of history lessons, too. Vietnam conflict veteran James Claydon and World War II veteran Jack Levitt talk about their service.[Read More…]
Police investigate break-in at Homewood jewelry store
Three people wearing masks and gloves smashed the front door of Van Sipma Jewelers, 2015 Ridge Road in Homewood at about 5:44 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, according to Homewood police. The three then fled on foot. The value of the items is not yet known, police said.
