Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle
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Covering the news, issues and people of Homewood and Flossmoor, two villages in the far south Chicago suburbs.
The Weeks | Dec. 28: Hanukkah concludes, Kwanzaa begins, a Christmas Eve free car miracle, tree recycling open, Flossmoor’s first liquor store, holiday closures. bit.ly/4pgnRdk
December 29, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The Weeks | Dec. 28: Hanukkah concludes, Kwanzaa begins, a Christmas Eve free car miracle, tree recycling open, Flossmoor’s first liquor store, holiday closures. bit.ly/4pgnRdk
For one area woman with a baby who has complicated health needs, transportation will no longer be a major cause of stress after she received the Homewood Chevy Cares free car on Christmas Eve. bit.ly/4j9QE1Q
December 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
For one area woman with a baby who has complicated health needs, transportation will no longer be a major cause of stress after she received the Homewood Chevy Cares free car on Christmas Eve. bit.ly/4j9QE1Q
The Flossmoor Public Library kicked off its new Winter Science Series on Dec. 18, welcoming young learners for an hour of hands-on experiments focused on the science behind snow, ice and everything winter. bit.ly/3L659Hh
December 23, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The Flossmoor Public Library kicked off its new Winter Science Series on Dec. 18, welcoming young learners for an hour of hands-on experiments focused on the science behind snow, ice and everything winter. bit.ly/3L659Hh
We've added video interviews with two leaders of the Calumet Collaborative, Michael Grandinetti of the Chicago District Golf Association and Vaughn Halyard of the Donald Ross Society. Hear them explain their vision for restoring Calumet Country Club. bit.ly/4arbVSu
December 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
We've added video interviews with two leaders of the Calumet Collaborative, Michael Grandinetti of the Chicago District Golf Association and Vaughn Halyard of the Donald Ross Society. Hear them explain their vision for restoring Calumet Country Club. bit.ly/4arbVSu
Ravisloe Golf Club will celebrate its 125th anniversary next year, and one staffer is inviting the community to share memories of the storied course. bit.ly/4j82RnP
December 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Ravisloe Golf Club will celebrate its 125th anniversary next year, and one staffer is inviting the community to share memories of the storied course. bit.ly/4j82RnP
The Calumet Country Club saga takes another turn as a new partnership hoping to save the golf course adds its proposal to the mix. bit.ly/4arbVSu
December 20, 2025 at 1:50 AM
The Calumet Country Club saga takes another turn as a new partnership hoping to save the golf course adds its proposal to the mix. bit.ly/4arbVSu
Homewood Rotary Club members Donna Brumfield, current president, and Rick Thiernau have long ties to the organization, and the club has a long connection with the village. It will celebrate its 90th anniversary in March. bit.ly/4p4uY8L
December 19, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Homewood Rotary Club members Donna Brumfield, current president, and Rick Thiernau have long ties to the organization, and the club has a long connection with the village. It will celebrate its 90th anniversary in March. bit.ly/4p4uY8L
Capitol News Illinois reports on plans the three top Democrats in the race for U.S. senator have for making life more affordable for Americans. bit.ly/4aXfKim
December 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Capitol News Illinois reports on plans the three top Democrats in the race for U.S. senator have for making life more affordable for Americans. bit.ly/4aXfKim
Twenty-two gallons of milk went into this year’s hot chocolate on Hillview Road, one for each year sisters Kayla and Mara Winfrey have run their Toys for Tots stand. ttps://bit.ly/4oZaApw
December 17, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Twenty-two gallons of milk went into this year’s hot chocolate on Hillview Road, one for each year sisters Kayla and Mara Winfrey have run their Toys for Tots stand. ttps://bit.ly/4oZaApw
Homewood staff credits the success of the Hartford Building for sparking increased interest in redeveloping downtown sites. The village received six proposals for two sites that previously had one interested developer each. bit.ly/4aepmoF
December 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Homewood staff credits the success of the Hartford Building for sparking increased interest in redeveloping downtown sites. The village received six proposals for two sites that previously had one interested developer each. bit.ly/4aepmoF
The Weeks | Dec. 14: More holiday events, fire truck purchase, D153 bond, Homewood redevelopment proposals, sports features. bit.ly/48YYabn
December 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Weeks | Dec. 14: More holiday events, fire truck purchase, D153 bond, Homewood redevelopment proposals, sports features. bit.ly/48YYabn
Homewood-Flossmoor boys basketball plays hard, just like it prepared to do. “This is a year where we don’t have as many names, really, so we’re going to have to do it collectively,” first-year coach Brandin Brown said. bit.ly/44UrqyA
December 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Homewood-Flossmoor boys basketball plays hard, just like it prepared to do. “This is a year where we don’t have as many names, really, so we’re going to have to do it collectively,” first-year coach Brandin Brown said. bit.ly/44UrqyA
Homewood trustees approved budget amendments that will fund capital projects, including crosswalk upgrades, rail viewing platform maintenance among other improvements. bit.ly/3MBvAVN
December 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Homewood trustees approved budget amendments that will fund capital projects, including crosswalk upgrades, rail viewing platform maintenance among other improvements. bit.ly/3MBvAVN
Wrestling is fun when you win. Madelynn McClements was having fun during a dual meet with Bolingbrook Dec. 11. bit.ly/4q1cdns
December 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Wrestling is fun when you win. Madelynn McClements was having fun during a dual meet with Bolingbrook Dec. 11. bit.ly/4q1cdns
Katelyn Jones only knows how to play one position. Homewood-Flossmoor’s sophomore point guard never wanted to be the scorer or the headline-getter, not even when friends encouraged her to look for her own shot a little more. bit.ly/3XQuXdw
December 12, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Katelyn Jones only knows how to play one position. Homewood-Flossmoor’s sophomore point guard never wanted to be the scorer or the headline-getter, not even when friends encouraged her to look for her own shot a little more. bit.ly/3XQuXdw
The Weeks | Dec. 7: More holiday events, more Jane Austen, infamous Flossmoor folks, Homewood property bids, A More Perfect Place film showing. bit.ly/3KF0BYb
December 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The Weeks | Dec. 7: More holiday events, more Jane Austen, infamous Flossmoor folks, Homewood property bids, A More Perfect Place film showing. bit.ly/3KF0BYb
Patrick Keating of Flossmoor became the 10th person who hopes to win the Democratic nomination for the 2nd Congressional seat in Congress. bit.ly/44V3efp
December 7, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Patrick Keating of Flossmoor became the 10th person who hopes to win the Democratic nomination for the 2nd Congressional seat in Congress. bit.ly/44V3efp
Homewood-Flossmoor High School is one of only two schools in Illinois to receive the Award of Distinction, the top honor in the 2025 Exhibition of Educational Environments, for its Science Wing addition. https://bit.ly/3MkyIFt
December 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Homewood-Flossmoor High School is one of only two schools in Illinois to receive the Award of Distinction, the top honor in the 2025 Exhibition of Educational Environments, for its Science Wing addition. https://bit.ly/3MkyIFt
Sahar Mustafah’s new book, “The Slightest Green,” tells the story of a separated family discovering their love for each other and the heritage they are destined to continue. https://bit.ly/48QZ1vz
December 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Sahar Mustafah’s new book, “The Slightest Green,” tells the story of a separated family discovering their love for each other and the heritage they are destined to continue. https://bit.ly/48QZ1vz
Teresa Hill was approved by the school board at a special meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to be District 153's next superintendent starting on July 1 when Superintendent Scott McAlister retires. https://bit.ly/44NxWqL
December 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Teresa Hill was approved by the school board at a special meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to be District 153's next superintendent starting on July 1 when Superintendent Scott McAlister retires. https://bit.ly/44NxWqL
The Weeks | Nov. 30: More holiday events, Homewood Chevy car giveaway, holiday charity projects, Jane Austen appearance, Sarah’s Soles, more e-bike talk. https://bit.ly/4rvMGUX
December 1, 2025 at 3:05 AM
The Weeks | Nov. 30: More holiday events, Homewood Chevy car giveaway, holiday charity projects, Jane Austen appearance, Sarah’s Soles, more e-bike talk. https://bit.ly/4rvMGUX
New shoes mean dignity. Sarah's Soles at Suburban Access provides. https://bit.ly/3Mb6zjZ
November 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
New shoes mean dignity. Sarah's Soles at Suburban Access provides. https://bit.ly/3Mb6zjZ
An HF Robotics team presented what they learned about the Horton Site, a 1960s Flossmoor archaeological dig at the Nov. 20 South Suburban Archaeological Society meeting. https://bit.ly/4pfiX15
November 28, 2025 at 1:55 AM
An HF Robotics team presented what they learned about the Horton Site, a 1960s Flossmoor archaeological dig at the Nov. 20 South Suburban Archaeological Society meeting. https://bit.ly/4pfiX15
The village of Homewood is offering a $50 Visa gift card for every $250 spent at select Homewood small businesses from Nov. 25 through Dec. 25 as part of its Unwrap Homewood program. https://bit.ly/3KhaZVQ
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The village of Homewood is offering a $50 Visa gift card for every $250 spent at select Homewood small businesses from Nov. 25 through Dec. 25 as part of its Unwrap Homewood program. https://bit.ly/3KhaZVQ
Retired Chronicle editor Tom Houlihan died Sunday, Nov. 23. We're grateful for his contributions to the Chronicle and to the community. Tom will be missed. https://bit.ly/48vebXc
November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Retired Chronicle editor Tom Houlihan died Sunday, Nov. 23. We're grateful for his contributions to the Chronicle and to the community. Tom will be missed. https://bit.ly/48vebXc