The home formerly owned by NBA forward Ken Norman isnow stained, decayed and in need of great repair.(Photos by Carole Sharwarko/H-F Chronicle) After more than a decade of abandonment and decay, the eyesore structure that once stood as a gem — albeit a strange one — in the heart of[Read More…]
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Christmas night vandals deface Homewood’s downtown
[Update Dec. 30: Police announce arrests in the case.] On Christmas night, at least two people spray-painted graffiti on a home, utility boxes and multiple businesses in Homewood along Morris Avenue, Martin Avenue, Ridge Road and 183rd Street, according to Homewood police. Sometime after 10 p.m. on Dec. 25, the[Read More…]
MLK Day of Service Jan. 21 has more ways to help communities
With additional sponsors and events, Flossmoor’s nationally recognized MLK Day of Service returns for a fifth year on Jan. 21 and will provide even more opportunities for local volunteers to give back to the community.
Remember February 2018
Homewood moved a step closer to leaving the Chicago and Harvey system and getting water from Hammond, Indiana, through Chicago Heights. The village board approved a contract at its Sept. 24 meeting with engineering firm Burns & McDonnell. The agreement with the Kansas City, Missouri, company includes design, permitting,[Read More…]
Remember January 2018
The Illinois State Board of Education has honored a Homewood-Flossmoor teacher, administrator and past board member with “Those Who Excel” education awards. Three Homewood-Flossmoor High School winners of Those Who Excel honors are, from left, Matt Holdren, teacher; Nancy Spaniak, director of curriculum, development and professional development; and past[Read More…]
Gingerbread & snowflakes
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., will host more than 50 employers on Friday, Oct. 4, at the seventh annual hiring event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District. Kelly, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, has set the event for 9 a.m. to noon, at the Lan-Oak Park District,[Read More…]
Flossmoor’s Korean Methodist church celebrates 40 years of faith, fellowship
As a hallmark of Korean worship, each service at Flossmoor’s Korean United Methodist Church is followed by a meal. On a recent Sunday, member Song Kim explained that it is “Korean party food” that members line up for. The room is aromatic with the thickness of fried seafood, cooked noodles[Read More…]
Homewood couple caring for disabled child wins new car from Homewood Chevy
Robert and Sandra Maszak of Homewood were presented with a 2019 Chevrolet Sonic on Christmas Eve. They are the first Homewood residents to win the annual Homewood Chevy Cares car giveaway contest. The Maszaks need the car to help them care for their disabled great-granddaughter.
A Christmas message
At the Chronicle, we do our best to bring our readers accurate and comprehensive news about matters great and small in our communities. We are concluding our fourth full year of online publication and monthly print editions. On this, the fifth Christmas since our start, we are grateful for continued[Read More…]
No one injured in fire early Sunday
Homewood firefighters responded to a residential fire in the 1700 block of 187th Street in Homewood early Sunday. Fire officials said the family was home at the time but was able to evacuate without injury.
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