There’s still time to decide how you can give back through Flossmoor’s MLK Day of Service. On Monday, a number of community agencies and volunteers will participate in projects and collections to benefit local residents. Activities include building beds for kids in need, picking up litter, making lunches, tying blankets,[Read More…]
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Hazel Crest board to consider Calumet Country Club TIF study
At the regular board meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, the Hazel Crest Board of Trustees will consider a contract with a consultant who will study the feasibility of establishing a tax increment financing district for the Calumet Country Club site. The country club, formerly part of Homewood, is owned by[Read More…]
1.9.23 | What You Need to Know Today
KING DAY DONATIONS – In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Village of Homewood teamed up with District 153 to support three local nonprofit agencies. Homewood’s schools each adopted an organization, and will collect donations on its behalf through Jan. 17. Willow School: South Suburban Humane SocietyChurchill School:[Read More…]
The weeks | Jan. 8
THE WEEK > Flossmoor Public Art Commission will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, in the committee room at village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, in the board room of village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Flossmoor Public Library[Read More…]
Look back at 2022
At the end of every year, we provide a look in the rear view mirror by posting the page images from our monthly print edition, which provides a look at the events and issues that were prominent each month. It’s a good way to retrace the year we just left[Read More…]
Look back: August 2022
With gun violence on the rise nationwide, the cover feature by Carole Sharwarko took a look at statistics and trends to get a better sense of how gun violence is affecting Homewood and Flossmoor, with perspectives from residents and police. Two stories reported on the killing of Madeline Miller on[Read More…]
Flossmoor Road home heavily damaged by fire Sunday
No one was injured, but fire seriously damaged a home in the 2900 block of Flossmoor Road late Sunday morning. Flossmoor Fire Capt. Matt Berk said the call came in about 11 a.m. and the first unit on the scene found fire showing in the rear of the home. One[Read More…]
Senior socialization is driving H-F Parks 55+ programming
The name of the game is engagement. After going through isolation to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the world has re-opened, and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is helping residents 55+ to reconnect through weekly, monthly or quarterly activities. Devin Frendreis, senior programs coordinator, said participation in programs has[Read More…]
Kwanzaa Night 3: Miller speaks on ujima
The H-F Running Club stopped by as Cook County District 6 Commissioner Donna Miller lit the candle on the third night of Kwanzaa at Flossmoor Park on Dec. 28, 2022. Miller lit the candle and spoke on the third principal, ujima or collective work and responsibility. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Balagio owner gave diners the personal touch
Mike A. Galderio was a gregarious businessman. He would go to every table greeting diners in his Balagio Ristorante in Homewood. They remembered that personal touch. “People would call with an order and then they’d add ‘I know Mike,’” his son Mike J. Galderio said. Mr. Galderio, who grew up[Read More…]
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