[Updated at 10:25 a.m. Monday] There might be relatively few vehicles running on compressed natural gas, but if the alternative fuel catches on, Homewood will be ready. Homewood Disposal held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, July 21, to unveil its new CNG fueling facility at 1501 W. 175th St. In Homewood, and it[Read More…]
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Entrepreneurs of ice
(Photo by Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Audrey and Eli Goldsmith of Hazel Crest prepare a snowcone for a customer Saturday, July 23, at the Homewood Farmers Market. They said the hot, sticky weather helped their sales. The two were at the market with their mother, Toya Goldsmith. The proceeds from snowcone[Read More…]
Flossmoor plan commission recommends Lou Malnati’s proposal
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria this week moved a step closer to opening a restaurant in Flossmoor. The village’s plan commission Thursday unanimously recommended that an amendment to a special use permit be granted allowing Malnati’s to operate a carryout/delivery-only restaurant at 3315 Vollmer Road in Flossmoor Commons.
Register to vote July 23 at Homewood Farmers Market
A voter registration table will be set up at the Homewood Farmer’s Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 23.
Thornton High alumni military veterans being honored
Thornton Township High School alumnus and Navy veteran Tom Dreesen will be the master of ceremonies for a special Nov. 12 program for veterans who attended Thornton Township High School. The “welcome home” event at the high school is open to all who attended or graduated from the school who are veterans and[Read More…]
Drama Group presents ‘Dogfight’ in August
The Drama Group is presenting the emotionally charged musical “Dogfight,” a story of raw emotions and compassion that surrounds a game played by three Marines before they ship out to Vietnam. The show, directed by Curt and Tammy Lang, is presented over two weekends at the Studio Theatre, 303 W.[Read More…]
Homewood Disposal’s CNG fueling station to open in August
Homewood Disposal Service, Inc. will open the area’s first public compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station early next month. The Homewood Disposal energy station allows any vehicle that runs on compressed natural gas to easily refuel. The station’s location, at 1501 W. 175th St. in Homewood, is close to both Halsted[Read More…]
Following Portillo’s request, trustees agree to create beer-only liquor license
Homewood trustees voted July 12 to direct village staff to create a beer-only liquor license after Portillo’s Hot Dogs restaurant requested a license to sell draft beer. The popular chain, which opened its Homewood restaurant last September, serves beer and wine at 35 of its 39 locations nationwide. Amy Zukowksi,[Read More…]
Internship takes H-F grad to the Olympics in Rio
Jordan Culpepper, 2014 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, is getting ready for whatever task comes his way as a member of the NBC-Universal crew at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Chiropractic Care in Homewood celebrates 25th anniversary
For some 18,000 people, it’s a good thing Dr. Ralph Kruse had back pain when he was a young man. That experience led him to a career as a chiropractor. He is now celebrating his 25th year in business as owner and clinic director of Chiropractic Care in Homewood.