No one was harmed during a house fire in the early morning hours Saturday at 18332 Martin Ave., Homewood, though at least one resident suffered significant personal property damage. According to Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski, the department received a call about the fire shortly after 1 a.m. Grabowski[Read More…]
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Vice District Brewing open for business
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…]
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…]
Illinois School Report Cards: See how H-F schools rate
The Illinois State Board of Education has released its annual Illinois Report Card, a rundown of how each school and school district in the state is performing. Compiled from information ISBE collects from every Illinois public school, the Report Card offers demographics and statistics about school districts and individual[Read More…]
H-F High School actors to perform ‘Chicago’ on Friday, Saturday
(Provided photo) Students in the Homewood-Flossmoor High School theater program rehearse a scene from the musical “Chicago” being presented at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9 and 10, in the Mall Auditorium. Students will also perform the musical selections. The production is geared toward those 13 and older.[Read More…]


