Vice District Brewing, the newest microbrewery in the H-F area, is reopened. As of Friday, Nov. 9, the code violations that forced its closure have been corrected and the brewery is back up and running. Brewery owner Curtis Tarver is looking forward to an active clientele at the craft brewery[Read More…]
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Veterans Day breakfast gives students a chance to say thanks
One of the vehicles involved in late afternoon crash Friday is towed from the scene at 183rd Street and Governors Highway. (Marilyn Thomas/ H-F Chronicle) Three people were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries Friday afternoon after a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Governors Highway and 183rd Street[Read More…]
Helping hands from two organizations serve ministry and the homeless
One helping hand agency recently got assistance from another at the Korean United Methodist Church, 19320 Kedzie Ave. in Homewood. The church’s Overflow Ministry has been helping people through Respond Now in Chicago Heights, the seasonal PADS program for homeless men, a women’s shelter, Catholic Charities and a host of other[Read More…]
Amy Crump steps down as Homewood library director
Amy Crump, director of the Homewood Public Library, submitted her resignation to the board. Her last day will be Dec. 7. Crump has accepted a new position as director of the Bellwood Library. Amy Crump has resigned her position as executive director at Homewood Public Library to lead [Read More…]
Hart student helps keep Navajo culture alive for reservation girls
Eighth-grader Nizhoni Ward is determined to maintain awareness of indigenous people and cultures. The Homewood girl draws from her own Native American heritage to fuel her advocacy.
Wreath, tree sale benefits Cancer Support Center
The Cancer Support Center is taking orders through Friday, Nov. 23, for its holiday tree and wreath sale. The sale coincides with the Village of Homewood’s Holiday Lights festivities on Dec. 7, where trees and wreaths will be available for pick-up. A 24-inch Fraser fir wreath is $30; a 6-[Read More…]
Ribbon-cutting marks Dunning’s move to downtown Flossmoor
After 60 years as a purveyor of meats and deli items, Dunning’s Market has a new home. Dunning’s celebrated its move to Flossmoor this fall with a Nov. 6 ribbon-cutting and grand reopening at its new location, 1050 Sterling Avenue. Maureen Mader, owning of Dunning’s Market, cuts the ribbon at[Read More…]
Freddie’s opens custard, steakburgers shop on Halsted
(Provided photo) Homewood and company officials cut the ribbon Tuesday, Nov. 6, to mark the official opening of Freddie’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers at 17601 Halsted St. in Homewood. Helping Mayor Richard Hofeld preside over the ceremony, in the beige shirt, is Ben Simon, vice president of operation’s for Freddie’s. He is[Read More…]
Tapping away as the old Underwood comes out of storage
Close to a year after a man died when his car crashed into Dairy Queen along Homewood’s Ridge Road, the Suburban Major Accident Reconstruction Team released its findings about what happened early in the morning of July 17, 2018. Demarques Heard died after he crashed his Ford Expedition into[Read More…]
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Homewood and Flossmoor police departments will host community gatherings from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, in conjunction with National Night Out, an annual nationwide observance intended to strengthen police-community relations. National Night Out offers a chance for the public to meet police officers and other emergency[Read More…]
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