Homewood trustees learned Tuesday that the village budget will be less of an adventure than it could have been, but there still could be a few fee increases coming. Village Finance Director Dennis Bubenik, in a budget summary presentation at the board meeting, noted that the cuts to the Local[Read More…]

Sister Nancy Fischer, the principal of St. Joseph School from 1969 until her retirement in 2002, died today, March 25, 2015. She was 82 and had been a member of the Adrian Dominican Congregation for 63 years. The Dominican order will hold funeral services on Monday in Michigan. St. Joseph Church is[Read More…]

Work on the interior of Fratello’s Italian Deli on Dixie Highway continues. Owners hope to open this spring. (Photo by Eric Crump/The Chronicle) Homewood’s slogan, “You’re in the right place,” might need a slight revision this year. “You’re in the right place — to eat” would be appropriate in a community experiencing a sudden influx[Read More…]

Construction continues onthe new clubhouse at Dolphin Lake in Homewood. State budget cuts will have more effect on improvementsplanned for the grounds than on the clubhouse. (Photo by Eric Crump/The Chronicle)  At Dolphin Lake, work is continuing on a $3.25 million park renovation project but a $400,000 state grant that’s integral to the project has been[Read More…]

Diners line up Saturday, March 21, to enjoy pancakes at the 61st Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 342 and Cub Scout Pack 304. (Photo by EricCrump/The Chronicle) Nolan Kossak hauls a load of trash from the pancake breakfast. He was one of a number of Scouts working hard at the event. (Photo byEric Crump/The[Read More…]

Former Flossmoor Mayor Roger Molski has endorsed Don Popravak for Homewood-Flossmoor Board of Education, according to a news release posted March 18 from the Popravak campaign. Molski’s personal experiences with Popravak have led him to appreciate the candidate’s concern for the community in all respects, particularly for the school. Molski[Read More…]

The teachers union at Homewood-Flossmoor High School has endorsed four Board of Education incumbents who are seeking another term in the April 7 election. Dana Noble, president of the Homewood-Flossmoor Educational Organization (HFEO) told the H-F Chronicle on Sunday that the union is endorsing the four incumbents: Tim Wenckus, Jody[Read More…]

Winter has one more trick up its sleeve. The National Weather Service is predicting snow late tonight and a wintry mix Monday, with total accumulation of about 1 1/2 inches expected. It might not stick around long, but forecasters say the late storm could make the Monday morning commute difficult.[Read More…]

A Homewood man, Brian K. Hughes, 41, was convicted Friday of four counts of bank fraud, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Illinois. Hughes is the president of Hughes Corporate Consulting.  He was convicted by a jury Friday of four counts of bank[Read More…]

‘No public parking’ signs went up Friday at Eldridge and Eldridge Dental Group in the 1900 block of Ridge Roadafter several vehicles weretowed recently. (Photo byEric Crump/The Chronicle) “No Public Parking” signs were placed by the Village of Homewood at the entrance to Eldridge and Eldridge Dental Group Friday after another case of[Read More…]