After more than a year of planning and coordination, a new six-unit apartment building to accommodate adults with disabilities will see its first move-ins within weeks. The building at 1032-1038 Leavitt Avenue in Flossmoor was constructed through a cooperative effort by the Illinois Housing Development Authority, the Housing Authority of[Read More…]
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Frigid weather breaks water mains, threatens emergency operations
Crews work on a broken water main Saturday, Jan. 6, on Dixie Highway in Homewood. (Photo by Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) The next time the temperature dips below zero, say a prayer for, or lift a glass to, your local public works crew, the village staffers who are out working[Read More…]
Local Jewish, Muslim congregations begin collaboration
For many, the assumption is Jews and Muslims don’t get along. Members of two local congregations, however, are defying that stereotype in the interest of social service. In 2016, the life paths of three men of Jewish and Muslim faiths came together, and they have formed a partnership based on service.
Rep. Kelly hosts town hall on tax bill’s economic dangers
What will the just passed Congressional tax bill mean for you? Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., will lead a “teach-in” town hall from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, on what she believes are the economic dangers and unfairness of the GOP-passed tax bill. The event will be in[Read More…]
The future turns to technology: H-F prepares students for a skilled workforce
H-F’s automotive classes are offered through the school’s Industrial Technology program. There are also multi-year sequences in engineering, manufacturing and welding. All are designed to teach valuable, 21st century skills for a rapidly changing workplace.
Homewood man to have kidney transplant thanks to running buddy
On Jan. 9, 2017, Mike Blake of New Lenox was being tested to see if he might be a candidate for donating one of his kidneys to his running buddy, Richard Matula of Homewood. On Jan. 9, 2018, Blake and Matula will enter the hospital and by the end of the day,[Read More…]
Opera singers presenting program celebrating King’s legacy
To celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University is presenting “Lift Every Voice,” a musical celebration, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21. This program will feature soprano Kimberly Jones, tenor Cornelius Johnson and baritone Adrian Dunn with Paul Hamilton[Read More…]
Sons of Serendip perform Stevie Wonder tribute Saturday at GSU
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University will have you singing in your seats when its presents Sons of Serendip performing “50 Years of Wonder: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13. Fans of “America’s Got Talent” will recognize the Sons of Serendip quartet[Read More…]
Panel of Homewood mayors to kick off 125th anniversary celebration
Homewood will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2018, and the first event will be a look at recent village history from the perspective of three civic leaders, Mayor Richard Hofeld and former mayors John Doody and Andrew Lindstrom.
Hidden Manna to bring southern style to Homewood diners
With the new year, Homewood will be getting a new restaurant, adding a Cajun/Creole flavor to the village’s dining repertoire. On Thursday, Jan. 11, Hidden Manna is expected to open at 17949 Halsted St.
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