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Two suspects are in custody following an early-afternoon incident on Monday in which police attempted to stop a car that was being erratically driven through a Flossmoor neighborhood. A loaded weapon was recovered as the incident transpired, police said in an email alert to community residents. During the incident, Flossmoor[Read More…]
Author Blue Balliett gave Churchill School students the “inside scoop” on how she wrote the internationally famous mystery book “Chasing Vermeer.” The guest author spoke to an assembly of third, fourth and fifth graders, then visited classrooms and enjoyed lunch with children at the Homewood school on Monday, April 8.[Read More…]
This is the year properties in the South Suburbs will be reassessed and Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi promises a fair examination of both residential and commercial properties. “The key thing to remember is every community is different. We know south suburban conditions can be very different from north suburbs.[Read More…]
Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld, left, thanks Jan Doran, right, for bringing Valentine’s Day treats for village staff on Saturday, Feb. 8. Dave Otto looks on. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Jan Doran stopped by Homewood village hall on Saturday, Feb. 8, with two heart-shaped boxes of chocolate that she presented to Mayor[Read More…]
As the League of Women Voters prepares to celebrate its centennial on Feb. 14, we will use this milestone to reflect on our rich history, honor the work that women have done to strengthen our democracy, and set the stage for vibrant growth in the years ahead. Rooted in the[Read More…]
Marian Catholic varsity players Cleveland Hardy, left, and Tommy Klupchak listen to Coach Mike Taylor during a practice session at the school. (Photos by Mary Compton) Marian Catholic High School coach Mike Taylor hit a magic number this basketball season – 300 victories. He said he was surprised he’d crossed[Read More…]
Illinois State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) has passed a plan out of the Senate on April 4 that would allow legal marijuana businesses in Illinois to use the banking system. Due to federal and state banking regulations, most legal marijuana businesses are operating on a cash-only basis. “As conversations[Read More…]
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, center, shared with students some of the 100 books donated to Homewood-Flossmoor High School through the Library of Congress’ Surplus Books Program. Kelly spent time on April 5 addressing students’ questions on her work in Congress representing Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District. Since taking office in 2013, she has had more than 3,000[Read More…]
Homewood-Flossmoor High School seniors Michael Grupp and Madelyn Fitzgerald have been selected Chick Evans Scholars by the Western Golf Association. The Evans Scholarship is valued at an estimated $120,000 over four years. It covers tuition and room and board. Grupp and Fitzgerald were among 20 scholarship winners this year based on[Read More…]
Homewood police have arrested the man they believe was the offender in an armed robbery of the Dollar Tree store in Homewood on April 6. Jonathan Payne, 18, of Hazel Crest, was arrested on April 10 in Markham, according to Homewood police. He is charged with aggravated battery with a[Read More…]
