There were sprinkles of rain in the air off and on during the afternoon, but area families forged ahead, enjoying the music, food and activities during Homewood’s annual Giant Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 17. Photos by Marilyn Thomas (MT) and Eric Crump (EC) / H-F Chronicle.
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The message after decades of state tests? We’re commendable
A cigar lounge coming to 18237 Kedzie Avenue in Homewood had a Class 8 tax incentive approved by the village board at its August 13 meeting. Homewood trustees approved a recommendation to provide Class 8 tax relief to a business owner who intends to open a cigar lounge. (Eric Crump/H-F[Read More…]
Flossmoor school board approves tentative levy
The Flossmoor District 161 school board voted 5-1 on Nov. 13 to approve a tentative 2018 tax levy that increases 2.1 percent with the Consumer Price Index. Board member Merle Huckabee voted against the tentative levy, and board member John Simmons was absent. Huckabee said during previous meetings that she[Read More…]
Open Access, partners help feed and clothe those in need with Turkey Day Giveaway
More than 1,100 south suburban families — about 4,500 people — will have a better Thanksgiving meal Thursday thanks to the Turkey Day Giveaway sponsored Tuesday by Open Access in Homewood. The sixth annual event has grown tremendously from its modest beginning at Open Access offices at 900 Maple Ave,[Read More…]
Hobo Night crowd misses stories by Hobo Joe
A message from fourth-grade teacher Ingrid Vannwelcomes her students to their first day of class.(Photos by Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) “Getting off on the right foot” is a cliche for a reason. A good start helps make the journey a success. Students at Flossmoor District 161 schools were greeted Thursday morning[Read More…]
Amtrak conductor thankful for Homewood’s ‘massive love’ after being shot
In May 2017 Amtrak conductor Michael Case was shot at a Naperville train station. A Homewood resident, Case was shot in the abdomen and has endured a months-long rehabilitation. He wrote to the H-F Chronicle to express his gratitude for the neighbors who are helping him recover.
Kluger Furs marks 60 years as a business in both Homewood and Flossmoor
Well known as a full-service furrier in the Chicago area, Kluger Furs draws customers from as far as Glenview to the north, and from Indiana and Michigan to the east. A recent customer came from Missouri. He had ordered a custom coat online and drove to Flossmoor to pick it[Read More…]
Homewood approves deal with foreclosure, vacant property database
Foreclosed and vacant properties in Homewood will now be part of an online registry. The village board passed an ordinance at its Nov. 13 meeting to work with Florida-based Prochamps. The firm works with towns to create a database of information that can be used to communicate with the[Read More…]
McDonald’s comforting hand helps ease life’s troubles and concerns
Sally and Mike McDonald are just really great people. Sally lives a few houses down from her elderly parents. She daily brings them breakfast, lunches and dinners. Mike is a retired Homewood police officer and now works as a detective at Union Station.With the recent crime and violence in Homewood,[Read More…]
Local talent shines at FCC fundraiser
Excitement and anticipation is building to a crescendo at Salem Lutheran Church in Homewood as its members prepare for a once-in-a lifetime event: the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the church’s founding. The original Salem Lutheran Church building at 18322 Morris Ave. was dedicated on Sept. 6, 1925. (Provided[Read More…]
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