For the fourth consecutive Flossmoor Village Board meeting since the death of Madeline Miller, discussion continued to be dominated by public calls for change in police practices. Mayor Michelle Nelson opened the meeting Tuesday, Sept. 6, by noting that the village is working on hosting a community forum on the[Read More…]
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The weeks | Sept. 11
<- Week -> Democracy Day all monthSept. 15 is International Democracy Day. The Chronicle is participating in a collaborative journalism project sponsored by the Montclair State University Center for Cooperative Media. Quote of the week“If you have a plan, we want to hear it. Tell your community leaders, your local officials, your governor,[Read More…]
Vikings golf benefit Oct. 9 at Coyote Run
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Foundation and Alumni Association are hosting the 9th annual Viking Golf Outing and Dinner Oct. 9 at Coyote Run Golf Course. This benefit event helps support H-F student clubs, organizations, activities and sports. The event will open with registration and check-in at 11:30 a.m. followed by[Read More…]
Flossmoor Fest had lots of entertainment, games and food
Flossmoor Fest got a rousing start as the Homewood-Flossmoor High School marching band opened the festivities with drumrolls and songs that got lots of toes tapping. It was the second event of the day for the musicians. Early in the morning band members were on the grounds of the high[Read More…]
Bareikis, Medina push through to win Hidden Gem
Jane Bareikis is a mom. The Crestwood resident almost didn’t run in Saturday’s Hidden Gem Half Marathon in Flossmoor. Her son, Armin, wasn’t feeling well the night before. She wasn’t sure if she should run. “I really had a bad night last night,” Bareikis said. “I was running, and I[Read More…]
Homewood could seek grant to help implement traffic diet plan on 183rd Street
Homewood trustees will vote Tuesday, Sept. 13, on whether to authorize staff to complete a grant application that would offset costs involved in restructuring traffic lanes on 183rd Street from Dixie Highway east to Morgan Street. The “traffic diet” plan was one suggestion made by engineers from Burns & McDonnell[Read More…]
Tattoo artist receives recommendation for special use permit, variance in bid to open shop in Homewood
The Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Thursday, Sept. 8, to recommend granting a special use permit and zoning variance that would enable Big Brothers Tattoo to open in the Cherry Creek shopping center in Homewood. The two measures will need approval from the village board before development of[Read More…]
Flossmoor teacher won’t face charges for alleged sexual assault
By Carole SharwarkoSouthland Investigative Reporting [email protected] This story was produced in collaboration with Southland Investigative Reporting Center, a nonprofit journalism organization based in Homewood. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) has decided not to pursue criminal charges against a Western Avenue Elementary School teacher accused of sexual assault by[Read More…]
9.9.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
FLOSSMOOR FEST THIS WEEKEND – Sterling Avenue and Central Drive in Flossmoor will be closed starting at 10 a.m. today in preparation for Flossmoor Fest. Watch for other road closures for the Hidden Gem Half Marathon on Saturday morning. Flossmoor Fest is from noon to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Enjoy food[Read More…]
Park district drops COVID-19 vaccination requirement for staff
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District decided to drop its COVID-19 vaccination requirement for staff. During a Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Sept. 6, the board voted unanimously to drop the requirement that the board put in place a year ago. The board was cautiously reopening its facilities in 2021 and decided,[Read More…]
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