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Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle The Chronicle is a home for the unfolding story of the Homewood/Flossmoor community. The Chronicle was created to remedy that situation.

ABOUT THE COVER: Homewood police officers and local youth play water balloon toss at National Night Out, Aug. 2 at Irwin Park. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)

ABOUT THE CHRONICLE: Every community needs a good source of local news. Historically, Homewood and Flossmoor enjoyed coverage by the local newspapers. About 10 years go local media organizations began shifting their attention elsewhere, leaving

our vibrant community without adequate news coverage. Our focus is on Homewood and Flossmoor, providing news by, about, and for the H-F community. Anyone interested in joining the team should write to [email protected].

Is there enough parking in the right places in downtown Homewood? Some residents are skeptical. Village staff make the c...
12/19/2024

Is there enough parking in the right places in downtown Homewood? Some residents are skeptical. Village staff make the case that there will be as it enacts a plan to add parking spaces along with a new residential development that will displace parking. https://bit.ly/3DnMSB7

As cold as it has been so far this winter, alumnus Allan DiCastro chose an appropriate gift for Serena Hills students: L...
12/19/2024

As cold as it has been so far this winter, alumnus Allan DiCastro chose an appropriate gift for Serena Hills students: Lots of coats. https://bit.ly/3DnJbvn

The District 153 school board approved a three-year contract with the Homewood Education Association (HEA) at the Monday...
12/19/2024

The District 153 school board approved a three-year contract with the Homewood Education Association (HEA) at the Monday, Dec. 16, board meeting. https://bit.ly/3P2c4Qg

A nice message to hear from the auditors: Flossmoor School District 161’s finances are in good shape. https://bit.ly/4gF...
12/19/2024

A nice message to hear from the auditors: Flossmoor School District 161’s finances are in good shape. https://bit.ly/4gFdA6x

Joaquin Anguiano and Julio Lopez explained their plans for a new Mexican restaurant in Homewood at the village board mee...
12/18/2024

Joaquin Anguiano and Julio Lopez explained their plans for a new Mexican restaurant in Homewood at the village board meeting Dec. 10. The restaurant will be built on the site of the former Savoia T'Go and Independence Park. https://bit.ly/3BzO5Vq

Flossmoor trustees will consider a development agreement at their regular meeting tonight (7:30 p.m. at 2800 Flossmoor R...
12/16/2024

Flossmoor trustees will consider a development agreement at their regular meeting tonight (7:30 p.m. at 2800 Flossmoor Road) to enable a project to move forward that could result in a mixed residential and commercial building on land downtown that has been vacant for about 15 years. https://bit.ly/3Bsy2sB

The Weeks | Dec. 15: Flossmoor Road development, H-F graduation requirements, vote for Cece, more holiday events. https:...
12/16/2024

The Weeks | Dec. 15: Flossmoor Road development, H-F graduation requirements, vote for Cece, more holiday events. https://bit.ly/3BickYk

Metra and Homewood official cut the ribbon Friday officially opening the rebuilt Homewood train station. https://bit.ly/...
12/15/2024

Metra and Homewood official cut the ribbon Friday officially opening the rebuilt Homewood train station. https://bit.ly/3VAopyD

Early reactions from commuters and village officials were positive when the east side of the Homewood train station reop...
12/15/2024

Early reactions from commuters and village officials were positive when the east side of the Homewood train station reopened Monday after being closed for 20 months for a complete renovation. https://bit.ly/4gAIZaa

Basketball: H-F senior Jemiyah McDonald gets to be the player she wants to be this season.
12/14/2024

Basketball: H-F senior Jemiyah McDonald gets to be the player she wants to be this season.

Flossmoor residents fended off the frigid temperatures at Celebrate the Season on Nov. 30 with hot chocolate, a bonfire ...
12/14/2024

Flossmoor residents fended off the frigid temperatures at Celebrate the Season on Nov. 30 with hot chocolate, a bonfire and visits to the Park Place warming house. https://bit.ly/4gAxS13

The April 1, 2025, local election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential in recent years. Several local races...
12/14/2024

The April 1, 2025, local election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential in recent years. Several local races have attracted more challengers than usual. The Chronicle is committed to providing voters the information they need to make informed choices. Let us know what your questions and concerns are so we can help inform the community. https://www.hfchronicle.com/election-2025-planning/

Al Wagner has a lot of years in Flossmoor under his belt and a lot of stories to tell about the community he loves. http...
12/10/2024

Al Wagner has a lot of years in Flossmoor under his belt and a lot of stories to tell about the community he loves. https://bit.ly/4giN4jo

An anniversary shout-out to early volunteers who helped get the Chronicle in the hands of readers during the early days ...
12/09/2024

An anniversary shout-out to early volunteers who helped get the Chronicle in the hands of readers during the early days of our print edition. https://bit.ly/3D74vVQ

No more trotting through the viaduct and around the block for commuters who park on the east side of the Homewood train ...
12/06/2024

No more trotting through the viaduct and around the block for commuters who park on the east side of the Homewood train station. After 20 months of construction, the east entrance will reopen on Monday, Dec. 9. https://bit.ly/3DcuMBU

In addition to a victory on the court, the Vikings had much to celebrate Dec. 4: The unveiling of the team's championshi...
12/06/2024

In addition to a victory on the court, the Vikings had much to celebrate Dec. 4: The unveiling of the team's championship record board and Coach Jamere Dismukes' 100th win at H-F. https://bit.ly/3VoKsbA

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Wind Creek Casino Southland Career Fest drew a crowd at Prairie State College on Wednesday, Aug. 7. By 9 a.m., a casino spokesperson said 100 people were in line. As the doors opened at 10 a.m., the line had multiplied that number several times over. We'll have a story in a day or two with an update on the career fest and the expected opening of the casino in East Hazel Crest.

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COVER PHOTO: The summer festivals were all canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but area residents got a taste of the music and sense of community they offer through Porch Fest, a sort of distributed festival hosted by six families on Saturday, Aug. 8. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)

ABOVE: Beautiful decorated benches are scattered throughout downtown Homewood this summer, part of a fundraiser for the South Suburban Family Shelter. The benches provide a place to rest and reflect now, and in early October they will be auctioned off at the SSFS gala event. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)

MISSION: Every community needs a good source of local news. Historically, Homewood and Flossmoor enjoyed coverage by the local newspapers, especially the Homewood-Flossmoor Star. About 10 years go local media organizations began shifting their attention elsewhere, leaving our vibrant community without adequate news coverage. The Chronicle was created in June 2014 to remedy that situation. Our focus is on Homewood and Flossmoor, providing news by, about, and for the H-F community. Anyone interested in joining the team should write to [email protected].