A design for a proposed commercial building on Halsted Street was sent back to the drawing board Tuesday, Dec. 9, after two trustees and Village President Richard Hofeld expressed dissatisfaction with its appearance. The development proposed by Shiner Group at 17725-17727 Halsted St., is the site of the former Arby’s[Read More…]
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Nationally renowned storytellers on Homewood Stories program Dec. 16
47 calls: Traffic Stop (27), Suspicious Circumstances (1), Assist Fire Dept. (3), Burglar Alarm (7), Traffic Accident with Damage (2), Suspicious Subject (1), Disabled Vehicle (3), Disturbance (1), Child Endangerment (1), Lockout (1) Traffic Stop (27) 12:09 a.m., 18410 Governors Hwy. 12:43 a.m., 175th St. & California Ave. 1:25 a.m.,[Read More…]
Flossmoor police arrest local man for drug sales near school
A Flossmoor man is facing four felony charges following his arrest for allegedly selling cannabis from his home, less than 300 feet from Heather Hill School. Geno Allen, 25, of 2832 Alexander Crescent, was charged with armed violence, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, delivery of cannabis within 1,000 feet[Read More…]
A cure for dentophobia: True stories and famous fudge
The lineup at Homewood Stories Tuesday, Dec. 16, includes some nationally renowned storytellers, according to host Karen O’Donnell. Beth Horner’s work has been called heartfelt, truthful and “akin to great stand-up comedy.” Her large repertoire ranges from a four-minute break-neck speed tongue-twisting tour-de-force take-off on Edgar Allan Poe to a[Read More…]
How to cure dentophobia: true stories and famous fudge
Karen O’Donnell came to storytelling from what might seem an unlikely place. Dentistry. But she was always a rather unique dentist. She’s known locally as the dentist who gives her patients homemade fudge. It’s not the sugar-free kind, either. It’s the sugary kind. “It’s kind of like an annuity,” she[Read More…]
Final plan for Martin Avenue streetscape wins praise, but question arises about funding
The final plan for the $1.2 million Martin Avenue Public Space project took a step forward Tuesday, Dec. 9, when Homewood trustees unanimously approved the proposal. However, a question about tax increment financing cast some doubt on its future. Scott Freres, president of The Lakota Group, the company hired by[Read More…]
Quick look: Homewood trustees approve Martin Avenue plan, funding question raised
The Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle was born in June, a response to the gradual disappearance of media coverage of our community. The staff currently includes four volunteers. We’re interested in knowing whether we’re on the right track. We think a great community deserves a great newspaper, and we need your help to[Read More…]
Flossmoor appoints new public works director
Adam Lewandowski knows what it takes to win in football. He was a member of the 1994 state champion Homewood-Flossmoor High School football team, so Village President Richard Hofeld thought it would be fitting for Lewandowski to present the proclamation honoring the 2014 Vikings. Adam Lewandowski offers words of wisdom to[Read More…]
Drop in assessed valuation throws shadow over District 161 tax levy approval
A quick look at the Homewood Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, Dec. 9: Trustees approved the final plan for the Martin Avenue Public Space project. The updated plan received praise from trustees, but a question about funding will need to be resolved. Two citizens at the meeting questioned the increased[Read More…]
James Hart School hosts annual Winter Choir Concert
John Brunke John Brunke has been named public works director for the Village of Flossmoor. Village Manager Bridget Wachtel said Friday that Brunke’s appointment becomes effective Monday. Brunke succeeds George Peluso, who was recently appointed public services director in Hinsdale. Peluso’s last day with the village was Friday. Brunke, a licensed professional engineer,[Read More…]