An Indiana man is facing two felony charges following a late night shooting in downtown Flossmoor on Aug. 22, police said. Bryan Oedzes, 44, of the 1200 block of Killarney Drive in Dyer, Ind., was charged Monday with aggravated discharge of a weapon and a hate crime, Deputy Chief Tod[Read More…]
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Ford Model A cars on display Saturday at Van Drunen Ford
What’s it like to own a car that’s nearly 100 years old? You’ll get your chance to see the venerable Ford Model A and ask questions of the owners when members of the Calumet Region of the Model A Restorers Club put their Model As on display from 10 a.m.[Read More…]
Homewood baker brings home more blue ribbons from the state fair
Paige Dague of Homewood started a baking business earlier this year after earning blue ribbons two years in a row at the Illinois State Fair. She came home from this year’s fair with two more blue ribbons and two red.
Making a favorite dish at Fresh Starts
On Sept. 9, Fresh Starts Restaurant will celebrate 30 years of making dishes like the popular NNO (New New Orleans) Pasta. Read about the anniversary and watch as Chef Concepcion Medrano shows the H-F Chronicle how it’s done.
Owner of Homewood telemarketing company convicted of taking illegal kickbacks
A federal jury has convicted the head of a Homewood telemarketing company of pocketing illegal kickbacks in exchange for referring patients to home health care agencies, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s office in Chicago. Sundae Williams, 47, of South Holland, owner of Serenity Marketing Inc., used[Read More…]
Homewood’s Don Goff, longtime regional leader, dies at 85
Don Goff was passionate about the South Suburbs. “Passion” is a word that comes up repeatedly in conversations about Mr. Goff, of Homewood, who died Aug. 22 at the age of 85.
Homewood welcomes autumn with annual Fall Fest array of family activities
The 15th annual Homewood Fall Fest will celebrate the change of season from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event the popular Chili Cook-off, the third annual Scarecrow Contest, PopUp Science, live music, food, a pumpkin patch, a magic act, a movie for kids and more.
Lawn shaming letter results in fun project, support for anti-bullying program
Late in July, Leslie Bolser received a letter admonishing her for the state of her South Ashland Avenue home’s lawn. At first, she felt angry and embarrassed, but then she and several friends turned the situation into something positive: a mown lawn, a donation to a good cause and a[Read More…]
District 161 board hears audience’s pitch for Pitcock at Parker
Residents brought concerns over last week’s administrative shakeup at Parker Junior High School to Monday’s Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education committee meeting. Nearly 50 people attended the sometimes heated meeting, during which a number of residents peppered board members and administrators with questions and criticism on issues ranging from[Read More…]
Nathalie’s Interiors liquidation sale planned through September
Her shop’s new location never quite worked out, so Nathalie Goich is hanging up her retail hat after 17 years running Nathalie’s Interiors in downtown Homewood. Goich is conducting a liquidation sale at 2045 Ridge Road through September.
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