John puts his empty pill bottles on the table when he addresses audiences about his use of medical marijuana. Since he got his card as a patient for medical marijuana 12 months ago, he says his life has turned around. Injured on the job two years ago, John has had[Read More…]
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Apollo Park buildings defaced with hateful graffiti
Vandals spray painted graffiti on buildings at Apollo Park in Homewood this week. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Executive Director Debbie Kopas said the hateful drawings and words were discovered on the concession building when park district staff did their daily rounds of garbage pick-up. The vandalism occurred between Wednesday evening and[Read More…]
Changes made to public comments at Homewood meetings
New procedures for Homewood residents wishing to address their village board will apply after an ordinance was approved at the Oct. 10 meeting. Residents will be limited to three minutes for comments, which can be extended if the chair deems it necessary. Persons making comments must be “respectful and avoid[Read More…]
The Skate Shop: ‘Cheers’ for the skate community
Traci Janowicz-Lillis shows her favorite skates. She has been involved in the Skate Shop most of her life, which might explain why it feels like home to her customers. (Photos by Eric Crump/ H-F Chronicle) An older gentleman, a retired professional who suffered from dementia, used to stop by the[Read More…]
Marino presents home rule idea to Homewood board
Idea would be put to voters in March referendum Homewood officials Tuesday unveiled a plan to provide a revenue boost to local schools, parks and the library and cut through some red tape by becoming a home rule community. Home rule status in the village requires approval by local voters[Read More…]
Program on improving mobility Oct. 27 at racquet club
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District presents a discussion and demonstration on “How to Improve Mobility” at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, as part of its Coffee and Curiosity program. Sessions meet at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St., Homewood. Personal trainer Christina Alcasid will offer information and[Read More…]
H-F grad Kayla Robertson makes her Broadway debut
H-F grad’s plans take a detour — to Broadway. Kayla Robertson is performing in “Waitress.”
Diane Cobban: Wildlife’s best friend
Wildlife expert Dianne Cobban of Homewood hugs her cat, Binks. Cobban rescued Binks out of a house in Park Forest whose owners moved and left her. (Photo by Mary Compton/H-F Chronicle) Editor’s note: This story first appeared as the cover feature in the Oct. 1, 2017, print edition of[Read More…]
Nine senior Vikings recognized for academic excellence
Three outstanding seniors at Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 have been named semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. They were selected based on their scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) exam administered in fall 2016. Allie Mangel of Homewood, Andronicus Marati of Homewood and Alessandro[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly bill on government document access for mobile devices advances
Legislation proposed by U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., that would require all future and redesigned government websites to be mobile-friendly was approved by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and is awaiting action by the full House of Representatives. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. “I’m extremely excited[Read More…]