It came down to the wire, but the Martin Avenue open space and streetscape project contract crossed the finish line just before the expiration of its funding source. At a special meeting Tuesday, Dec. 30, Homewood trustees approved a bid waiver and awarded a $1.2 million contract for developing the[Read More…]
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Global Fusion to host Kwanzaa celebration tonight
59 calls: Traffic Stop (32), Assist Fire Dept. (6), Burglary to Vehicle (1), Burglar Alarm (2), Funeral Escort (1), Check Well Being (4), Request to Speak to Officer (2), Suspicious Subject (2), Traffic Accident with Damage (1), Domestic Disturbance (1), Battery (1), Warrant Service (1), Open Door/Window (1), Suspicious Auto[Read More…]
Flossmoor helping area’s needy through MLK Day of Service
Flossmoor residents are banding together to help south suburban neighbors in need during the 2015 MLK Day of Service on Jan. 19. The village’s Human Relations Commission is spearheading the day’s events, which will benefit three area social service organizations – the Jones Center in Chicago Heights, Respond Now, and South[Read More…]
Homewood trustee starts monthly listening sessions at local coffee shop
Artist Henry Colby from suburban Atlanta talks aboutart Tuesday, Dec. 30, at GlobalFusion in Homewood. Colbywill be a featured speaker at the shop’s Kwanzaa celebration tonight from6 to 8 p.m. (Photo by EricCrump/The Chronicle) Global Fusion will host a Kwanzaa celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3. Owner Diana Dills said[Read More…]
Pop-Up shops are back
Flossmoor residents are banding together to help south suburban neighbors in need during the 2015 MLK Day of Service on Jan. 19. (Image courtesy of MLK Day of Service and the Village ofFlossmoor) The village’s Human Relations Commission is spearheading the day’s events, which will benefit three area social service organizations – the[Read More…]
Cathryne Czarnecki recognized for service to James Hart students
48 calls: Traffic Stop (33), Assist Fire Dept. (6), Lockout (1), Customer/Management Dispute (1), Found Property (1), Unwanted Subject (2), Traffic Accident with Damage (1), Parking Problem (1), Domestic Disturbance (1), Check Well Being (1) Traffic Stop (33) 12:04 a.m., 183rd St. & Governors Hwy. 12:18 a.m., 183rd St. &[Read More…]
Police Reports: Dec. 9, 2014
A rendering of the revised exterior design for a proposed building at 17725 Halsted St.(Image courtesy of the Villageof Homewood and Shiner Group) Homewood trustees approved a Halsted Street planned-unit development Tuesday, Dec. 23, after the developer returned with revisions to the building design. The building at 17725 Halsted St. will house Sleepy’s,[Read More…]
Sleepy’s building gets the nod from Homewood trustees
Homewood trustees approved a Halsted Street planned-unit development Tuesday, Dec. 23, after the developer returned with revisions to the building design. The building at 17725 Halsted St. will house Sleepy’s, a bedding business, and a food establishment to be determined. The site was formerly the home of Arby’s Restaurant. The PUD[Read More…]
Police Reports: Dec. 8, 2014
53 calls: Traffic Stop (38), Burglar Alarm (2), Assist Fire Dept. (2), Traffic Accident with Damage (2), Domestic Disturbance (2), Customer/Management Dispute (1), Civil Matter (1), Disabled Vehicle (1), Citizen Assist (2), Medical Alert Alarm (1), Check Well Being (1) Traffic Stop (38) 12:01 a.m., 18400 Halsted St. 12:24 a.m.,[Read More…]
Flossmoor resident sentenced for filing multi-billion dollar false liens against judges
Homewood will again get the jump on the new year with its noon countdown and balloon drop Wednesday, Dec. 31, to welcome the arrival of 2015. Circus Boy will provide entertainment starting at 11 a.m. (Photo courtesday ofCircus Boy) Doors at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road, will[Read More…]
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