Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld said he was surprised by Walmart’s announcement that it would close its store at 17750 Halsted St. on March 10 because he thought the store was doing very well. “I wish they had consulted with us ahead of time,” he said. “Were they really aware that[Read More…]
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2.9.23 | What You Need to Know Today
CAT-COW CRACKUP – Take a deep breath and register for Laughter Yoga at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at Homewood Library. This program is for adults 18 and older. LOCAL BLACK STEM PROFESSIONALS – Throughout Black History Month in February, the Village of Flossmoor will profile 12 Black local professionals working[Read More…]
Walmart says Homewood store will close, failed to meet financial expectations
Walmart officials announced on Wednesday that the Homewood store at 17550 Halsted St. will close on March 10 because its financial performance has not met company expectations. “This decision was not made lightly and was reached only after a thorough review process,” said Felicia McCranie, communications director for Walmart in[Read More…]
Walmart to close Homewood store March 10
Walmart officials announced on Wednesday, Feb. 8, that the Homewood store at 17750 Halsted St. will be closing on March 10. “This decision was not made lightly and was reached only after a thorough review process,” said Felicia McCranie, communications director for Walmart in the North and East U.S. “We have[Read More…]
Candidates for Homewood and Flossmoor board seats invited to participate in Chronicle election guide
For every consolidated election, the Chronicle creates an election guide with information gathered from candidates running in Homewood and Flossmoor races. Candidates for Homewood and Flossmoor village boards; boards of education for District 153, District 161 and District 233; Homewood-Flossmoor Park District board of commissioners; and Homewood and Flossmoor library[Read More…]
2.8.23 | What You Need to Know Today
SENIOR GRAB-AND-GO CRAFTS – Seniors can pick up Grab-and-Go Craft kits each month from Flossmoor Library. This month’s theme is “Mardi Gras.” Kits are available to Flossmoor Library cardholders and may be picked up at the front desk while supplies last. TEXAS HOLD’EM FUNDRAISER – Ante up for the 19th[Read More…]
Incident brings District 153 parents before board asking for greater transparency
Parents of students in Homewood District 153 addressed the school board Monday, Feb. 6, asking that school administrators do a better job at communicating with them when incidents arise. About a dozen parents spoke about their concerns after learning that a fourth grader was injured in class. Students told parents[Read More…]
Homewood announces 2023 special events calendar
Note: The Touch-a-Truck and Fall Fest event dates were updated at 2:35 p.m. on Feb. 7. The Village of Homewood announced the upcoming special event calendar for 2023. Under the direction of new Events Manager Marla Youngblood, the village will organize approximately 20 events throughout the calendar year. “I am very[Read More…]
2.7.23 | What You Need to Know Today
COOKIE + BEER PAIRING PARTY – Don’t wait to buy your tickets for one of the Girl Scout Cookie + Beer Pairing events on Feb. 18 at Flossmoor Station Brewery. Enjoy pairings at 1 p.m. or 3 p.m., featuring four craft beers and four cookie flavors presented by brewmaster Ryan[Read More…]
The Weeks | Feb. 5: A cheerful yellow magnetic vote for sane driving
THE WEEK > Getting involved in local government will be easy this week. There are five meetings to choose from (a sixth will mainly be in closed session.) Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, in the board room at village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. [Read More…]
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