A driver traveling northbound on Dixie Highway at about 8:16 a.m. Sunday, July 31, struck a utility pole, knocking out power to residents in the area. Homewood police said the driver apparently fell asleep at the wheel and struck the pole at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Collett Lane. [Read More…]
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8.4.22 | What You Need to Know Today
GROWN-UP RECESS – Blow off some steam during the day with Grown-Up Recess from H-F Park District. This free event will include kickball, football, bags, Wiffle ball and more. Head out to Apollo Park from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday. HOMESCHOOL CLUB – Homewood Library announced the relaunch of[Read More…]
8.3.22 | What You Need to Know Today
POLKA RIGHT INSIDE – Due to forecasted extreme heat and thunderstorms, today’s Polka Dots & Picnic Lunch has been moved inside the Irwin Center. TALK NEWS AT THE MARKET – Stop by the H-F Chronicle booth at the Wednesday Farmers Market tonight in Homewood. We’ll be there to chat about[Read More…]
Pop-up Chronicle newsroom at Wednesday evening farmers market
Community members are invited to visit with The Chronicle representatives at a booth at the Homewood Farmers Market on Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 5 to 9 p.m., assuming the weather cooperates. Before the pandemic, editors and reporters appeared at the market several times each summer. Extra copies of the most[Read More…]
Butterfly release, tributes honor memory of slain H-F graduate
Family and friends of the late Alexis Wilson watched as released butterflies fluttered skyward Wednesday evening, July 27, in Irwin Park. The butterflies represented a consoling image for those gathered to remember Alexis who was killed early July 27, 2021, in an encounter with Dolton police. More than a dozen[Read More…]
Flossmoor cancels National Night Out event
Provided News The Village of Flossmoor canceled its National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 2. In an online message to residents, organizers said the event was canceled out of “concern among law enforcement.” “The village places a high priority on providing safe, family-friendly events that bring us together as[Read More…]
8.2.22 | What You Need to Know Today
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT – Both Homewood and Flossmoor host National Night Out events from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight. National Night Out is a national community-building campaign that promotes strong relationships between police and community. Homewood’s activities are in Irwin Park, and Flossmoor’s are at Parker Junior High. SPONSOR FLOSSMOOR[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood of Flossmoor sees increase in abortion patients, protesters and clinic escorts
Planned Parenthood in Flossmoor has seen an increase in of out-of-state patients seeking abortions since Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that guaranteed a constitutional right to an abortion, was overturned on June 24. Previously, Flossmoor Planned Parenthood had “around 6% of its patients traveling from another state,”[Read More…]
Homewood police investigate shots fired during attempted vehicle theft (free content)
A homeowner scared off two people he believed were trying to steal his vehicle. One of the offenders then fired several shots at him. Homewood police said the incident happened around 5:35 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1, on the 18500 block of Perth Avenue. The victim saw an unknown offender in[Read More…]
Homewood offers free compost
The village of Homewood is offering free compost. The covered pile is located on the west side of village hall parking lot, 2024 Chestnut. Anyone who wants compost should bring their own shovel and buckets or bags to fill.
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