From left, Terrence Simmonsand Iesha Bass-Simmons showHomewood trustees samplesof art created by patrons of Paintertaining, a party and artservice they hope to open in downtown Homewood earlyin February. (Photo by QuinnCrump/The Chronicle) Two downtown Homewood spots currently used for seasonal pop-up shops are poised to host permanent businesses. One new business got the green[Read More…]
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Homewood welcomes 3 new firefighters
With construction to begin this spring on Flossmoor’s largest commercial project in decades, village staff is preparing to review plans for the 192,000-square-foot Meijer superstore. Meijer is expected to submit construction plans to the village in January. When that happens, Flossmoor will seek outside assistance in reviewing the plans. Assistant[Read More…]
Hart Junior High students show they know their Constitutional history and issues
Why do we recognize the Treaty of Paris? Do you know which of the original articles of the United States Constitution talks about taxation? What was the end result of Shay’s Rebellion? James Hart Junior High students pose withU.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (fourth from right)Friday, Nov. 21. Maybe you left[Read More…]
Have you had encounters with panhandlers recently in Homewood or Flossmoor?
We’re looking for reports from anyone who has encountered panhandlers in Homewood in recent weeks. We’re curious whether there have been more lately, whether the requests from panhandlers are polite or aggressive and what approaches they use to invite donations. Your stories will help inform a story about the subject in[Read More…]
H-F band car wash does bikes too
My bike hasn’t been washed since 2009.That’s when I got it, and I didn’t wash it then, either, so I know it’s been at least that long since it has experienced soap. But on my way west on 183rd Street Saturday I came across the HF band fundraiser car wash. Michael Colton[Read More…]
Police Reports: Jan. 9, 2015
Advocate South Suburban Hospital has been recognized by for its efforts to improve the health of babies born at the Hazel Crest hospital by eliminating early elective baby deliveries and elective cesarean sections,according to a news release from the hospital. The Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative recently issued the hospital a[Read More…]
Pets of the week: Apollo and Mohawk
Many disasters catch us by surprise. Not the zombie apocalypse. We know when it will happen and where, and we have a little time to prepare. Mark your calendars for 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Apollo Park in Homewood. Homewood-Flossmoor HighSchool Band members donmakeup in preparation for lastyear’s first Zombie Fun[Read More…]
Beloved ash tree reborn as Little Free Library
Among the reasons Sarah Austin chose to live at the corner of Loomis Street and Olive Road in Homewood: She loves her bungalow, she loves the neighborhood and she loved the seven beautiful ash trees that shaded the property. Notice the past tense. All ash trees are gone, victims of[Read More…]