Homewood Public Library will be hosting storyteller Mitch Capel at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, according to a news release from the library. Capel is a storyteller, recording artist, poet, actor and author. He has been bringing stories to life and delighting audiences throughout the United States with his warmth, wit and[Read More…]
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On the agenda: Homewood trustees to consider extension of property development agreement with E. Hazel Crest
The Homewood Board of Trustees will consider a measure to extend the village's property development agreement with East Hazel Crest at its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 11. The agenda also includes a resolution honoring Brian Long for two decades of service to the village. The rest of the agenda includes:[Read More…]
Homewood Hall of Fame induction luncheon Oct. 26 | Registration deadline Oct. 10
The deadline to make reservations to attend the 2014 Homewood Hall of Fame induction ceremony and luncheon is Friday, Oct. 10. The event was announced at the Village Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, Sept. 9, by Homewood Heritage Committee Chairwoman Elaine Egdorf. A reception will begin at noon at Calumet[Read More…]
Homewood police reports: Oct. 23, 2014
45 calls: Traffic Stop (22), Found Property (2), Parking Problem (1), Burglar Alarm (2), Traffic Accident with Damage (4), Retail Theft (2), Stray Animal (1), Vehicle Burglary (1), Suspicious Subject (1), Assist Fire Department (2), Suspicious Circumstances (2), Hangup (1), Citizen Assist (1), Check Well Being (1), Neighbor Problem (1),[Read More…]
UPDATE: US Bank in Homewood robbed Friday afternoon
US Bank, 18300 Dixie Highway in Homewood, was robbed shortly before noon Friday, Nov. 7, according to the FBI. The robber was described as a black male, 18 to 25 years old, 5 feet, 10 inches tall, thin build, possible thin mustache, according to FBI agent Joan Hyde. He was[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…]
Metra proposed fare hike sparks criticism from south suburban riders
A local resident comments onthe proposed Metra budget ata hearing Tuesday, Nov. 5, atHomewood Village Hall. Onthe dais are, from left, JuliaPatterson, director of humanresources for the RTA; LynnCorrao, director of governmentaffairs for Metra; and andRomaine Brown, a Metraboard member for the southsuburban area. (Photo by Marilyn Thomas/The Chronicle) Metra passengers[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…]
Section of Marshfield Avenue closed for sewer project work
Marshfield Avenue will be closed to through traffic between 184th Place and Willow Road while Alsterda Construction Company works on a sanitary sewer pipe project. The project involves replacing a sanitary sewer within the rear yard easement of four homes on Willow Road just east of Willow School, according to[Read More…]
Veterans Day Celebration, Luncheon Hosted by H-F Park District
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is marking Veterans Day with its own special celebration on Monday, Nov. 10, that is open to all veterans, active adults and seniors. Registrations are being accepted until noon Thursday, Nov. 6, for this program at the Irwin Community Center, Ridge Road and Highland Avenue in[Read More…]