Homewood police responding to a report of shots fired just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, found a 25-year-old man dead in a vehicle in the 17500 block of Dixmoor Drive on the village’s northwest side. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, the victim was Darion E. Duncan[Read More…]
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Festive cycling in Flossmoor
One of the highlights of the Flossmoor holiday festival on Saturday, Nov. 26, was the impromptu bicycle rides given by Chris Bednarek. He and Steve Buchtel had finished their Christmas tree delivery rounds and stopped by the festival. Kids knew a fun ride when they saw it and hopped onto[Read More…]
Homewood police respond to disturbance at Walmart
Homewood police officers responded at 3:39 p.m. to Walmart at 17550 S. Halsted St. after receiving a report of a disturbance. Village officials posted a message on Facebook to counter social media rumors that there was a shooting. No shots were fired. Police continue to investigate the incident.
Flossmoor Village Board marks fire and police department changes with oaths, honors
The Flossmoor Village Board this week recognized a few key staff changes made to its fire and police departments over the past few months — and the room was packed. “We are very excited to see so many families and friends and co-workers out here to celebrate several wonderful employees[Read More…]
Cook County announces $5.5M to increase electric vehicle charging infrastructure in suburbs
Cook County announced on Monday, Nov. 21, an allocation of $5.5 million in funding for the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program designed to increase the number and access to public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout suburban Cook County. The goal of the four-year initiative is to install up to 75 dual-port[Read More…]
11.25.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY – Stop into shops around Homewood and Flossmoor for special deals and treats on Small Business Saturday. GIFT OPTIONS ABOUND – Do some holiday shopping at the Church of St. John the Evangelist Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 2640 Park Dr., Flossmoor.[Read More…]
Stakeholder workshop Nov. 29 on implementing state Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan
The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting residents to attend the next stakeholder meeting on implementing the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure plan. The virtual workshop will be Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 2 to 3 p.m. Based on feedback from previous stakeholder meetings, the upcoming workshop will be focused on[Read More…]
Flossmoor mayor offers progress update on investigation related to Madeline Miller’s death
The investigation into the death of Madeline Miller could see Illinois State Police reporting completed by next month, according to Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson. No members of the general public signed up to address the board on Monday, Nov. 21, following months of comment related to Miller’s death and policing in Flossmoor. Two[Read More…]
11.24.22 | What You Need to Know Today
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We at the Chronicle are thankful for our readers, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to cover the people and events of Homewood and Flossmoor.
Marian Catholic students give thanks and give back
Marian Catholic High School students joined The Emmaus Community in Olympia Fields last week for a community service project that provided all the fixings for a delicious Thanksgiving meal for 250 families in need in our local community. More than 60 volunteers gathered at The Emmaus Community on Thursday, Friday[Read More…]
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