Our parents encourage us to “follow our dreams” when we are little because that is what small children want to hear. Yet when those dreams end up being studying art in college, an unfortunate number of those same parents renege on their support. “There are no jobs for art students” or[Read More…]

While the fate of Amtrak service remains uncertain as Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democrat-controlled legislature continue a budget stalemate, Homewood officials are taking action to defend the village’s rail service. On Friday, two village staff members visited Homewood Metra Station during the morning and afternoon commute peaks to hand[Read More…]

We’re delighted to welcome Thomas Photographic Services as the Chronicle’s first sponsor. We encourage readers to vote for the Thomases as they compete in the Wells Fargo Business Challenge.  Visit http://www.thomasphotographicservices.com/  

The 9U Bluewave fastpitch softball team earned a second place trophy in the 10U Game Day ASA Northern National Qualifier Tournament, which took place in Elgin June 26-28. Coaches, back row from left, are Jan O’Neil, Maggie Jager and Dawn Murphy.  Players, standing from left, are Mataia Lawson (Homewood), Megan[Read More…]

43 calls: Traffic Stop (13), Disabled Vehicle (2), Lockout (3), Assist Other Agency (1), Unwanted Subject (1), Animal Complaint (1), Check Well Being (2), Retail Theft (2), Request to Speak to Officer (1), Traffic Accident with Damage (4), Juvenile Problem (1), Ordinance Violation (1), Burglar Alarm (1), Parking Problem (1),[Read More…]

59 calls: Traffic Stop (28), Domestic Disturbance (2), Medical Alert Alarm (1), Assist Fire Dept. (4), Check Well Being (2), Disoriented Subject (1), Disturbance (1), Stray Animal (4), Suspicious Auto (3), Information Report (3), Customer/Management Dispute (1), Traffic Accident with Damage (2), Burglar Alarm (2), Suspicious Subject (3), Neighbor Problem[Read More…]

65 calls: Traffic Stop (32), Assist Fire Dept. (5), Burglar Alarm (4), Check Well Being (1), Found Property (1), Suspicious Subject (2), Lockout (3), Driving Complaint (3), Premise Check (1), Disabled Vehicle (2), Traffic Accident with Damage (2), Request to Speak to Officer (1), Sign/Signal Out (1), Traffic Hazard (1),[Read More…]

The Flossmoor Giants pose with the Viking Helmet traveling trophy, which will reside at Flossmoor Public Library until next year’s contest. (Photo by Eric Crump/HF Chronicle) Flossmoor Giants coach Sam Cutrara held aloft the Viking Helmet traveling trophy while his team gathered around and cheered, enjoying their victory Tuesday night over the Homewood[Read More…]

Community groups, business, bands, cheerleaders and more make up the Homewood 4th of July parade. This photo was taken at the 2014 parade. (HF Chronicle file photo) Local residents can get a run-up to their Fourth of July celebrations at the Starry Nights concert Friday night and keep rolling Saturday with the Homewood[Read More…]

Flossmoor officials, unable to make cars smaller or streets bigger, are seeking to restrict parking to one side of most residential by-ways in the village. It’s all a matter of public safety, they say. The mathematics of Flossmoor streets, and the vehicles that traverse them, point toward alarming situations in which fire[Read More…]