The cast of “The Drowsy Chaperone,” a Drama Group production that will open Oct. 16. (Photo provided) Start with a die-hard theater lover, his chair and a recording of his favorite 1920s musical. Add a phonograph, of course, and a dream sequence that brings the stage fan’s musical to life as[Read More…]
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Boo 8 – a Halloween costume party that helps people
Jim Wright, Homewood historian and treasurer of the A’s R Us Model A Ford Club, speaks at a ceremony Thursday in Chicago marking the 100th anniversary of Dixie Highway. (Provided photo from Bill Hofmann) Dixie Highway’s historic significance was commemorated Thursday at an event in downtown Chicago. In honor of the highway’s 2015 centennial[Read More…]
Parker cross country sweeps conference meet
50 calls: Traffic Stop (31), Assist Fire Dept. (1), Burglar Alarm (5), Warrant Service (2), Citizen Assist (1), Lockout (2), Domestic Disturbance (1), Suspicious Subject (1), Traffic Accident with Damage (1), Juvenile Problem (1), Disturbance (1), Customer/Management Dispute (1), Notification (1), Assist Other Agency (1) Traffic Stop (31) 12:35 a.m.,[Read More…]
One-side-only parking takes effect on Flossmoor streets
Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) spoke on the U.S. House floor on Thursday taking her Congressional colleagues to task for failing to pass common sense gun legislation in the wake of the Oregon mass shooting and the wave of gun violence that has gripped the nation this year. Kelly has been a staunch advocate for[Read More…]
H-F grad to play key role at 2016 Democratic National Convention
Members of the All Latin Alliance were ready forSunday’s Walk of Hope. This is the second yearthe Prairie State College Latino club participated. Tiffany Walker of RichtonPark, left, and Jessica Lysengof Homewood took time tobuild bird houses at one ofthe activity tables set up atthe Walk of Hope in Irwin Park. It[Read More…]
Hart Panthers take second place in state
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School boys varsity golf team last week won the Southwest Suburban Conference title, defeating the Carl Sandburg team in a match at Coyote Run. The team advanced to sectional play with a second place finish at the regional competition, which took place at Balmoral Golf Club. Scores[Read More…]
Police Reports: Aug 18, 2015
A Homewood firefighter removes window glass from a car during an extrication demonstration at the 2014 fire department open house. Homewood area residents will have a chance to get a close-up look at how firefighters work Saturday, Oct. 10, during the annual Homewood Fire Department open house. A youngster gets a chance[Read More…]
Start the presses! Community backs print edition of the Chronicle
The Dolphin Lake Clubhouse is open for business. The newly-renovated Dolphin Lake building, which once housed a swimming pool changing area, hosted its first event last weekend. A baby shower last Saturday evening was the clubhouse’s inaugural event, said Darren Jasieniecki, marketing and public relations manager for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park[Read More…]
Police Reports: Aug 17, 2015
The annual Parade of Lights arrived in Homewood shortly before 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. The procession of area fire department vehicles started in South Holland following a ceremony to honor fallen firefighters. Photo by Quincy Crump. Video by Eric Crump/HF Chronicle.
Police Reports: Aug 16, 2015
We welcome letters from residents of Homewood, Flossmoor and nearby communities or anyone with work or family connections to H-F. Generally we prefer letters on topics specific to our villages. Feel free to share concerns, issues, ideas, suggestions, recognitions, etc. We encourage everyone to be courteous, even (or maybe especially)[Read More…]