[Note: New date due to the weather.] The new Homewood Arts Council’s mission is to connect local artists to each other and to the community. The organization’s next step will be a meet-and-greet event at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb 4. All local artists are invited to stop by Bottle & Bottega,[Read More…]
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Flossmoor election board removes newcomer Bruni from ballot
David Bruni’s name was officially removed from the April election ballot Tuesday when the Flossmoor Electoral Board took final action to sustain two out of five objections to his petition. Village Attorney Kathleen Field-Orr read a written report at the Jan. 22 meeting on why Bruni was removed from the[Read More…]
Fine Arts Center final plans receive green light from H-F board
The Fine Arts Center proposed for Homewood-Flossmoor High School will add approximately 8,000 square feet to the South Building. The project, discussed since fall 2017, is in the home stretch. Depending on contractors’ bids and schedules, work could begin in summer.
Robert Anderson Sr., former Homewood village clerk, dies
A World War II veteran, former Homewood village clerk and and chairman of a south suburban-based manufacturer died suddenly in Muncie, Ind., on Jan. 20. Robert L. Anderson Sr., 93, was a past chairman and CEO of Whiting Corp., formerly located in Harvey. Robert Anderson Sr. Mr. Anderson[Read More…]
Tax incentive renewal delayed for Homewood property
The Homewood village board tabled the renewal of a tax incentive for a local business at its Jan. 22 meeting. A Class 8 tax designation for a Shell gas station and strip mall at the intersection of Ridge Road and Halsted Street stalled after Trustee Jay Heiferman said it was a chance for[Read More…]
With pickup ban overturned, police expect fewer tickets
Flossmoor residents wishing to park their pickup trucks on the driveway can now do so without fear of being ticketed. For more than three decades, some residents have expressed discontent with the local zoning ordinance banning pickup trucks in residential areas. It was a controversial law that, at times, attracted[Read More…]
Flossmoor School Board renews bus company contract
Flossmoor School District 161 administrators say they will continue working with Paige Bus Enterprises on improving route efficiencies and other issues over the next two years with the renewal of the company’s contract. The Flossmoor School Board on Jan. 14 approved a two-year contract extension that includes a 10 percent increase[Read More…]
Indoor Farmers Market features music, food vendors
Homewood’s Indoor Farmers Market will begin its fifth season on Saturday, Jan. 26, giving local shoppers a selection of seasonal produce, baked goods and artisan products. The market will be open from 8 a.m. until noon at Irwin Park Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave., on the last Saturday of each month[Read More…]
Marian Catholic’s Queen of Hearts raffle starts Jan. 31
The South Suburbs will have its third Queen of Hearts 50/50 raffle when Marian Catholic High School draws its first number on Jan. 31. Tickets are $5 for six chances to win. The drawing will be at 8 p.m. on Thursdays at Carlo Lorenzetti’s Restaurant, 560 W. 14th Place, Chicago[Read More…]
Local businesses offer help to furloughed federal workers
A number of local businesses are rallying to the support of federal workers who are furloughed because of the current government shutdown. Last week, Flossmoor Station announced a free lunch and discounted craft beer special for federal employees affected by the government shutdown. In an email to the Chronicle, Emily Klehm, director[Read More…]
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