The village board passed a resolution Tuesday to add a home rule referendum to the March 20 ballot while simultaneously passing ordinances aimed at limiting its power, should voters approve it. Home rule allows a municipality the power to “regulate for the protection of the public health, safety, morals and[Read More…]
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Rep. Kelly joins gun violence panel in Flossmoor on Saturday
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) will be among the speakers on the Gun Violence Prevention Panel from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at Flossmoor Community House, 847 Hutchison Road, Flossmoor. The event, sponsored by Action for a Better Tomorrow South Suburban Chapter, will also include Sara Knizhik[Read More…]
Golden Corn Bake is everyone’s favorite
Photo by Tom Houlihan/H-F Chronoicle It’s not really called “corn pone.” But if it’s true that being given a nickname is a sign of affection, Golden Corn Bake is one of the best-loved dishes on our table for holiday dinners. 1 can (15 oz.) creamed corn 1 can[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly: Gun violence research needed
Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force introduced the Gun Violence Research Act before Congress. She was joined by Rep. Cedric L. Richmond (D-La.), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. The legislation would: Amend the Dickey Amendment, which prohibits the use of funding[Read More…]
Homewood’s Miracle on Martin holiday fest set for Saturday
The village of Homewood is hosting Miracle on Martin Avenue from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16. Village officials said the afternoon program will be a fun, free way to extend the joys of the holiday through a second community event that started Dec. 1 with the lighting[Read More…]
H-F cheerleaders qualify for state title
Provided photo Three cheer teams for Homewood-Flossmoor High School has qualified to compete in the large junior varsity category for the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association Championships set for Jan. 6 and 7 in Springfield. The Varsity Co-Ed cheer team won 1st Place at the Marian Catholic Cheerleading Competition held[Read More…]
Tasty squash soup adds variety to holiday table
Photo by Tom Houlihan/H-F Chronicle There it sits, in all its glory — an 18 pound turkey. Stuffed to bursting and full of flavors that you think about the rest of the year. But what if some of your holiday guests will not eat anything that is so unquestionably delicious? [Read More…]
Amazing gingerbread houses bring joy to holiday visitors
Judge grants Homewood’s request, orders Harvey to assess, repair water system
Cook County Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Pantle ruled last week that Harvey must pay for an assessment of its water system and make necessary repairs at the request of Homewood and other downstream towns. The Dec. 6 court order is the latest development in a more than four year back-and-forth[Read More…]
Hofeld rescued after falling through nature preserve ice
Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld is recovering Monday after falling through some ice rescuing his dog Sunday. According to a village statement, Hofeld and and his wife were walking with their dogs in a nature preserve when one walked onto an iced-over lake. He went after the dog and attempted to[Read More…]
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