Glow Salon & Spa is opening at Flossmoor Commons in March. (Tom Houlihan/H-F Chronicle)
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Two found dead in Elder Road home, no foul play suspected
Homewood police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two residents who were found unresponsive on Monday, Feb. 24. Around 3:40 p.m., Irene Koetz, 86, and her 56-year-old son, Thomas Koetz, were found dead at their home in the 1200 Block of Elder Road. At this time, Homewood police have not[Read More…]
Science center hosts Girls STEAM program on March 7
SpaceX employee Meghan Ostermann talked to a group of girls about her work during the 2018 Girls STEAM Ahead event sponsored by the Homewood Science Center. (Chronicle file photo)
H-F will decide if ‘extras’ will be back in the fine arts wings
The District 233 finance committee will decide if it wants terrazzo flooring in the new fine arts wings, or if it will use the money to construct a graphic design classroom. The board approved the $13.98 million project in May to build a new theater space and a music wing[Read More…]
Maple Tree owner: ‘We are the phoenix’
Maple Tree Inn opened its new location at 18849 Dixie Highway in Homewood to the public on Feb. 7 and had a successful opening weekend, serving more than 800 diners, according to co-owner Katie Wennberg. But the ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 12 still proved to be an emotional occasion,[Read More…]
Homewood to host panel of judges to help residents understand judicial system
Four Cook County Circuit Court judges will appear Monday, Feb. 24, for an informational panel discussion aimed at helping residents better understand how the court system works. The forum from 7 to 9 p.m. will take place at Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood.
Preschoolers tumbling class starts March 12
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is offering a new tumbling program for 3, 4 and 5-year-olds this spring. Preschool Tumblebears will help young children develop overall fitness and motor skills through challenging activities on gymnastics equipment. Instructors will follow a weekly curriculum to ensure each child is learning at his or[Read More…]
Abused pit bull recovers locally after roadside rescue
After being left for dead on the side of the road, Vinny the pit bull is now recovering at South Suburban Humane Society’s Chicago Heights shelter. Vinny the pitbull, who was discovered in a plastic trash bag in Willow Springs, is now recovering at the South Suburban Humane Society. (Provided[Read More…]
Firehouses to get new emergency wake-up calls
For firefighters working an overnight shift, it’s a jarring experience – and one with potential health hazards – to be wakened for an emergency call. “When that alarm goes off at 3 a.m., you wake up and jump a foot into the air,” said Flossmoor Assistant Fire Chief Keith Damm.[Read More…]
What’s the deal with Leap Year? It’s the calendar catching up
Jameson Dague and Amanda Dickman got engaged in September 2019 while visiting Michigan City, Ind. Their wedding is planned for Leap Day 2020. (Provided photo)
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