South Suburbs for Greenspace (SS4G) has set a greener Homewood as its goal. The group, formerly organized as South Suburbs for Greenspace Over Concrete, shared its concerns and ideas at a forum on Monday, July 26, in the LaVoute Bistro and Bar’s parking lot. Michelle Yates, an SS4G leader, receives[Read More…]
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Juneteenth recognized as holiday by Cook County
Juneteenth got another boost Thursday when the Cook County Commission voted to make the observance of African American emancipation a county holiday. Flossmoor officials recently announced support for a local Juneteenth parade and festival in 2021 that will be organized by You Matter 2, a local youth empowerment organization. Cook[Read More…]
Berman honored by Decalogue Society for service in legal, Jewish communities
Debbie Berman of Flossmoor was honored with the 2020 Decalogue Society Award for her many contributions to both the legal and Jewish communities. The award, presented during a Decalogue Society ceremony in November, recognizes Berman as someone who exemplifies, through her actions and achievements, the core principles of the Decalogue[Read More…]
A look back: February 2020 edition
JOB IN EDUCATION – Homewood School District 153 is hiring for a parent education coordinator for Willow School. The person in the position will work with teachers, administrators and parents to coordinate and advocate for family involvement to facilitate children’s learning. See the Careers page at the HSD153 website for[Read More…]
Pastor David Speerbrecker retires after 28 years of faithful leadership
Pastor David Speerbrecker, Homewood’s longest serving clergyman, is retiring after 28 years at Salem Lutheran Church and more than 40 years in ministry.
Cook County Board of Commissioners Approves $35 Million Fair Transit Pilot Program
The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved $35 million for a pilot program designed to enhance transit in south Cook and northern Will Counties. The County is partnering with Metra and Pace to launch Fair Transit South Cook to help make transit more affordable and convenient for residents[Read More…]
A look back: January 2020
South Suburbs for Greenspace (SSG, formerly South Suburbs for Greenspace over Concrete) will hold a rally at 6:30 p.m. Thursday advocating for the creation of a local environmental justice commission. The “Don’t Zone Us Out” rally will take place at Homewood village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The rally will occur[Read More…]
Homewood attracting restaurants despite pandemic
In spite of the ongoing pandemic, Homewood diners will have four new choices available in the coming months, including 1) the Saucy Crab at 17620 Halsted St., 2) EmpanadUs at 1941 Ridge Road, 3) Don Goyo at 17536 Dixie Highway, and 4) Pita at 18155 Dixie Highway. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Virtual pop-up newsroom on Dec. 19
On Nov. 21 the Chronicle hosted its first virtual pop-up newsroom, an informal opportunity for readers to stop in and talk. The idea is to replicate the old newsroom function of providing a place for readers and reporters to meet and converse about the issues of the day, to discuss[Read More…]
Duo decorating Bruce Ave. in Flossmoor driven by traditions, desire to create family memories
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