The former Ryan Funeral Home, purchased by the village of Homewood in December, is slated to be the home of the proposed community science center. (Photo by Eric Crump/HF Chronicle) Quick look: Trustees approve $100,000 budget adjustment to pay for the next phase of planning. Vote is 5-1, with Trustee[Read More…]
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Irwin fountain damaged by waders
Originally published in the Chicago Sun-Times on July 30, 2015. On Tuesday, the Illinois House voted on a measure to end what Republicans are calling a “legislative pay raise.” Many who spoke on the issue said that we (legislators) did not deserve a “pay raise.” For the record, what the[Read More…]
Updates from US Rep. Robin Kelly
Dear Friends, As Congress prepares to break for the August District Work Period, I wanted to update you on the legislative work I’ve done so far this year on behalf of the hard working families of the Second District. From trade to education to cyber security, I have fought for fair[Read More…]
Flossmoor woman seeks community support after daughter’s death
July 29, 2015 Dear Friends, As Chairwoman of the Senate Revenue Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I am acutely aware of the importance of our state budget. As legislators, it is our core responsibility to pass a spending plan that allows the state to meet[Read More…]
Police Reports: July 12, 2015
To alleviate congestion in front of Parker Junior High School, parking would be restricted during a one-hour morning student drop-off period under a plan proposed by the Flossmoor Police Department. Police recommend the village make the south side of School Street a designated student drop-off lane on school days between[Read More…]
Police Reports: July 11, 2015
Admirers check out the story cake designs.(Photos by Marilyn Thomas/HF Chronicle) Every picture tells a story, and sometimes cakes do, too! At the Homewood Public Library Wednesday evening, a dozen young bakers came with their cakes decorated and themed to a book. There was a boxcar based on the Box Car Kids[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider next stage for science center project
59 calls: Traffic Stop (33), Assist Fire Dept. (5), Suspicious Subject (3), Burglar Alarm (6), Check Well Being (3), Found Property (1), Traffic Accident with Damage (2), Domestic Disturbance (2), Disabled Vehicle (2), Lockout (2) Traffic Stop (33) 12:01 a.m., 3043 183rd St. 12:18 a.m., 17945 Halsted St. 12:30 a.m.,[Read More…]
Cubs fans flock to Walt’s in Homewood to see Anthony Rizzo
Citizens of Homewood and people from over the greater Chicagoland area gathered in Homewood Wed, July 29 to watch presidential candidate Bernie Sanders give speech officially kicking off his campaign. Dozens showed up to witness Sanders’ address live, and afterward held discussion on ways to help further Sanders’ presidential run. Anyone interested[Read More…]
Homewood woman generates STEM learning opportunities
While it might look like a great place to cool off on a hot day, H-F Park District officials are reminding the public not to wade in Irwin fountain, which is not designed as a swimming feature. (Photo by Eric Crump/HF Chronicle) The fountain on the northwest corner of Irwin Park may look inviting[Read More…]
Police Reports: July 10, 2015
A setting inside the Homewood Historical Society’s Dorband-Howe home on 183rd Street. (Photos by Annie Lawrence/HF Chronicle) The small brick house on the corner of the 183rd Street and Martin Avenue was almost lost to bulldozers in the 1980s. The Homewood Federal Savings & Loan, now a US Bank, wanted to knock down[Read More…]
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