Jordan Culpepper is getting ready for whatever task comes his way as a member of the NBC-Universal crew at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The 2014 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School is excited about the opportunity to be part of the international sporting event Aug. 5 through[Read More…]
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Dr. Ralph Kruse(Photo by Tom Houlihan/H-F Chronicle) For some 18,000 people, it’s a good thing Dr. Ralph Kruse had back pain when he was a young man. Kruse was a pre-med student at State University of New York – Stony Brook with plans to become a veterinarian. “But I’d had[Read More…]
mARTin Avenue: Color, sound and science return for 9th Art & Garden Fair
Flossmoor police are investigating a July 7 armed robbery in which a pizza deliveryman was held up at gunpoint outside a vacant home. According to a police report the Domino’s deliveryman was bringing two pizzas to an address in the 18800 block of Harding Avenue. He arrived at the address[Read More…]
New mural nears completion at Homewood Public Library
Andrew Lindstrom, who served seven years on the District 233 school board before his employer forced his resignation, will again take a seat on the board. Andrew Lindstrom He was selected from four finalists who interviewed for the vacant school board position during a special meeting of the board[Read More…]
Pooch Parlor owner’s grooming plan aims to give shelter dogs a brighter future
Selena Broadnax Flossmoor police Friday issued a missing person alert for a woman who left a group home in the village on June 11. Selena Broadnax, 20, was seen getting into a large dark-colored vehicle at about 9:35 p.m. on Monday, police said. She was living in a group[Read More…]
Bellwood man arrested on forgery, other charges after fleeing from local bank
The District 233 school board will meet in special session Thursday, July 14, to interviewing five of the 12 candidates interested in filling a vacancy on the school board serving Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Interviews with the finalists – selected from seven Flossmoor and five Homewood residents – will begin at[Read More…]
SWAT vehicle is quite the ride for fourth graders
Work continues Wednesday on the former Kmart store at 175th and Halsted streets. Walmart is completely renovating the building to convert it into a new superstore.(Photos by Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) When Walmart announced late in 2013 that it planned to abandon its Glenwood store and set up shop two miles north on Halsted[Read More…]
Crowds flock to Homewood Farmers Market at Martin Square location
Diners enjoy French cuisine at La Voute Bistro + Bar during the restaurant’s opening in 2015.(Chronicle file photo) La Banque Hotel in Homewood will begin its one-year anniversary celebration on July 14, a month after the actual opening date in 2015. The timing is not off. La Voute marks its[Read More…]
Franciscan St. James breaks ground for inpatient pavilion and expanded ER
The District 153 school board will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Aug. 15 to hear from the public on its plans to sell working cash bonds. The meeting, at James Hart School, will be followed by the regular board meeting at which the school board is expected[Read More…]
It’s paw paw pollination time, with dreams of homegrown ‘bananas’
Community members enjoy a good meal and good company at the free dinner July 4 at First Presbyterian Church in Homewood. (Photo by Joseph Dorsey/H-F Chronicle) When you walk into the basement of First Presbyterian Church of Homewood for a free community dinner, you’re greeted with warmth and compassion. The church has served[Read More…]