“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” one of Broadway’s best comedies, will be staged by The Drama Group this weekend and the first weekend in May at the group’s Milord Studio Theatre, 330 W. 202nd St. in Chicago Heights.     Hero with his proud parents  Domina and[Read More…]

Homewood trustees will consider a measure Tuesday to seek additional bidders on a project to redevelop the site on the southwest corner of Ridge Road and Martin Avenue. The building at 2033 Ridge Road, commonly referred to as the Triumph Building, was purchased last year by the village for the[Read More…]

Cook County’s Animal and Rabies Control reminds pet owners to be vigilant during coyote mating and whelping season.    Coyote (stock photo)  Coyotes are very protective of their pups and also require extra calories during this time. Your pet could be a threat – or a meal, according to county[Read More…]

Seniors came out to celebrate the themed parties, weekly lunches, bingo and a host of other activities offered by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District.     Homewood residents Barbara  Ballantine, Bob Pickert and  Joan Bergman had their  photo taken as part of  the Homewood-Flossmoor  Park District’s 50th anniversary  celebration at the April seniors  luncheon. (Marilyn Thomas/  H-F Chronicle)  The crowd of[Read More…]

Metra customers can now use the new Metra COPS app to quickly and discretely report crimes, suspicious activity and other safety or security concerns to Metra police from a train or station.  The free app is available for Apple users in the App Store or Android users in Google Play.[Read More…]