Community members are invited to visit with The Chronicle representatives at a booth at the Homewood Farmers Market on Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 5 to 9 p.m., assuming the weather cooperates. Before the pandemic, editors and reporters appeared at the market several times each summer. Extra copies of the most[Read More…]
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Butterfly release, tributes honor memory of slain H-F graduate
Family and friends of the late Alexis Wilson watched as released butterflies fluttered skyward Wednesday evening, July 27, in Irwin Park. The butterflies represented a consoling image for those gathered to remember Alexis who was killed early July 27, 2021, in an encounter with Dolton police. More than a dozen[Read More…]
Flossmoor cancels National Night Out event
Provided News The Village of Flossmoor canceled its National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 2. In an online message to residents, organizers said the event was canceled out of “concern among law enforcement.” “The village places a high priority on providing safe, family-friendly events that bring us together as[Read More…]
8.2.22 | What You Need to Know Today
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT – Both Homewood and Flossmoor host National Night Out events from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight. National Night Out is a national community-building campaign that promotes strong relationships between police and community. Homewood’s activities are in Irwin Park, and Flossmoor’s are at Parker Junior High. SPONSOR FLOSSMOOR[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood of Flossmoor sees increase in abortion patients, protesters and clinic escorts
Planned Parenthood in Flossmoor has seen an increase in of out-of-state patients seeking abortions since Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that guaranteed a constitutional right to an abortion, was overturned on June 24. Previously, Flossmoor Planned Parenthood had “around 6% of its patients traveling from another state,”[Read More…]
Kyla Emory serves kids through Bank of America internship
Kyla Emory, a recent graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High, spent eight weeks this summer working with students in Ford Heights, as well as being mentored on business and leadership strategies as a 2022 Bank of America intern. Emory was one of 300 students participating in the internship program developing leadership experience[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly to host ‘Reclaiming Our Wellness’ symposium at Prairie State (free content)
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced she will host “Reclaiming Our Wellness,” a symposium on Black women and girls from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. The event will focus on addressing eight domains of wellness for women: mental, environmental,[Read More…]
Homewood police investigate shots fired during attempted vehicle theft (free content)
A homeowner scared off two people he believed were trying to steal his vehicle. One of the offenders then fired several shots at him. Homewood police said the incident happened around 5:35 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1, on the 18500 block of Perth Avenue. The victim saw an unknown offender in[Read More…]
Homewood offers free compost
The village of Homewood is offering free compost. The covered pile is located on the west side of village hall parking lot, 2024 Chestnut. Anyone who wants compost should bring their own shovel and buckets or bags to fill.
Rep. Kelly votes to pass the assault weapons ban
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-2nd) voted to pass H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2022, which passed by a vote of 217 to 213. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. The act restores and updates the prior assault weapons ban that was in effect from 1994 to[Read More…]
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