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.
Local activists will hold a rally Saturday, Oct. 17, in Homewood as part of the nationwide No Kings movement to promote voting. bit.ly/4yM9Ppz #NoKings #GetOuttheVote
October 12, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Local activists will hold a rally Saturday, Oct. 17, in Homewood as part of the nationwide No Kings movement to promote voting. bit.ly/4yM9Ppz #NoKings #GetOuttheVote
The Weeks | Oct. 11: Early voting begins, H-F freshman golfer heads to state, Flossmoor Strong bonfire, Halloween events. bit.ly/4jRaLnR #theweeks
October 12, 2026 at 2:05 AM
The Weeks | Oct. 11: Early voting begins, H-F freshman golfer heads to state, Flossmoor Strong bonfire, Halloween events. bit.ly/4jRaLnR #theweeks
No matter what, it’s close to the end for Homewood-Flossmoor’s class of 2027. It’s a group with high expectations within the soccer program and its next loss will be its last as the season nears the end. bit.ly/4rWh0cd
October 11, 2026 at 12:28 AM
No matter what, it’s close to the end for Homewood-Flossmoor’s class of 2027. It’s a group with high expectations within the soccer program and its next loss will be its last as the season nears the end. bit.ly/4rWh0cd
After years of fundraising and overcoming obstacles, the Flossmoor Veterans Memorial is taking shape, and the organization behind it held an open house on Sept. 27 to celebrate the accomplishment. bit.ly/3VZFSng
October 9, 2026 at 2:11 PM
After years of fundraising and overcoming obstacles, the Flossmoor Veterans Memorial is taking shape, and the organization behind it held an open house on Sept. 27 to celebrate the accomplishment. bit.ly/3VZFSng
Everyone is invited to help feed the bonfire in Flossmoor Park on Friday, Nov. 6, with a stick or two from home as a symbolic act of putting to rest a summer that tested the community’s resilience. The theme of the event: Flossmoor Strong. bit.ly/4ziX1GP
October 6, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Everyone is invited to help feed the bonfire in Flossmoor Park on Friday, Nov. 6, with a stick or two from home as a symbolic act of putting to rest a summer that tested the community’s resilience. The theme of the event: Flossmoor Strong. bit.ly/4ziX1GP
John Gadson Jr. caught two touchdowns in Homewood-Flossmoor's win over Stagg on Friday. bit.ly/4hHGOUG #vikingsfootball
October 4, 2026 at 12:07 AM
John Gadson Jr. caught two touchdowns in Homewood-Flossmoor's win over Stagg on Friday. bit.ly/4hHGOUG #vikingsfootball
Cook County presented a plan to area residents on Sept. 22 that could pretty much eliminate the truck collisions with the Vollmer Road viaduct bridge. bit.ly/4hyTjBL #vollmerviaduct
October 2, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Cook County presented a plan to area residents on Sept. 22 that could pretty much eliminate the truck collisions with the Vollmer Road viaduct bridge. bit.ly/4hyTjBL #vollmerviaduct
The District 233 school board agreed to withdraw as a founding member of the Southland Career and Technical Education Center at its meeting Tuesday, Sept. 29. bit.ly/3TYEwZr
October 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The District 233 school board agreed to withdraw as a founding member of the Southland Career and Technical Education Center at its meeting Tuesday, Sept. 29. bit.ly/3TYEwZr
Homewood trustees recognized one retiring firefighter at the Sept. 22 board meeting and saw the oath of office administered for two promotions. bit.ly/4y25wFt
October 2, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Homewood trustees recognized one retiring firefighter at the Sept. 22 board meeting and saw the oath of office administered for two promotions. bit.ly/4y25wFt
The end of an era is nigh. With their first grandchild on the way, Dean and Carolyn Armstrong have decided to sell Flossmoor Station after three decades of running the destination craft brewery in downtown Flossmoor. bit.ly/4dgJaIH
October 1, 2026 at 3:22 PM
The end of an era is nigh. With their first grandchild on the way, Dean and Carolyn Armstrong have decided to sell Flossmoor Station after three decades of running the destination craft brewery in downtown Flossmoor. bit.ly/4dgJaIH
Mobility Matters | Sept. 29: Drivers. Please. Read. The. Signs. Plus ‘Week Without Driving’ and more viaduct disruptions. bit.ly/3TYYdAg
September 30, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Mobility Matters | Sept. 29: Drivers. Please. Read. The. Signs. Plus ‘Week Without Driving’ and more viaduct disruptions. bit.ly/3TYYdAg
Homewood trustees heard on Sept. 22 from three of four bidders who hope to redevelop the former Repeat Boutique space on Dixie Highway. Proposals include a coffee shop, a NY-style pizza restaurant, a seafood shop and a wellness salon. bit.ly/46LRtbU
September 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Homewood trustees heard on Sept. 22 from three of four bidders who hope to redevelop the former Repeat Boutique space on Dixie Highway. Proposals include a coffee shop, a NY-style pizza restaurant, a seafood shop and a wellness salon. bit.ly/46LRtbU
Work began Monday on the long-awaited Dixie Highway viaduct drainage project. Dixie Highway will be closed at the viaduct for the next three months, at least. bit.ly/4rFO1t5
After months of delay, Dixie Highway viaduct closes Monday for major drainage improvements - HF Chronicle
The Dixie Highway viaduct closed on Sept. 28, and will remain closed for at least the next three months for reconstruction.
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September 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Work began Monday on the long-awaited Dixie Highway viaduct drainage project. Dixie Highway will be closed at the viaduct for the next three months, at least. bit.ly/4rFO1t5
Homewood crews are making one more pass through the village in October to pick up tree debris. Work each week fill focus on a specific zone. Check the story to see when crews will be in your neighborhood. bit.ly/3TsKHoq
September 29, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Homewood crews are making one more pass through the village in October to pick up tree debris. Work each week fill focus on a specific zone. Check the story to see when crews will be in your neighborhood. bit.ly/3TsKHoq
Walmart still holds the lease on its former Halsted Street store, which has frustrated Homewood's attempts to attract a new developer. The village is exploring the possibility of using TIF bonds to help break the stalemate. bit.ly/4xR8tIW
September 27, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Walmart still holds the lease on its former Halsted Street store, which has frustrated Homewood's attempts to attract a new developer. The village is exploring the possibility of using TIF bonds to help break the stalemate. bit.ly/4xR8tIW
Flossmoor officials held a public hearing Monday, Sept. 21, on a proposed tax increment financing district intended to spur development of largely vacant land in the southwest portion of the village. bit.ly/3TpdnyA
September 25, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Flossmoor officials held a public hearing Monday, Sept. 21, on a proposed tax increment financing district intended to spur development of largely vacant land in the southwest portion of the village. bit.ly/3TpdnyA
Nurses at Olympia Fields Hospital voted overwhelmingly to organize a bargaining unit, a first step for the nurses’ union. bit.ly/4havtNU
September 25, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Nurses at Olympia Fields Hospital voted overwhelmingly to organize a bargaining unit, a first step for the nurses’ union. bit.ly/4havtNU
Homewood Fall Fest returns on Oct. 10, with live music, food, a pumpking patch and the annual Chili Cook-Off. bit.ly/4jnIqVS
September 25, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Homewood Fall Fest returns on Oct. 10, with live music, food, a pumpking patch and the annual Chili Cook-Off. bit.ly/4jnIqVS
Three weeks after a being the target of racist taunting at the school's homecoming game, the H-F student body held a rally Wednesday to celebrate its diversity and pride. bit.ly/4hL3wwc
Rally gives H-F High students the chance to show school pride - HF Chronicle
A rally at the H-F High School football field gave students the chance to show their Viking pride through song, dance and spoken word.
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September 25, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Three weeks after a being the target of racist taunting at the school's homecoming game, the H-F student body held a rally Wednesday to celebrate its diversity and pride. bit.ly/4hL3wwc
The long-awaited Flossmoor Veterans Memorial is starting to take shape. The organization will host an open house Sunday to celebrate the start of construction. bit.ly/4rrIKF2
September 23, 2026 at 1:05 PM
The long-awaited Flossmoor Veterans Memorial is starting to take shape. The organization will host an open house Sunday to celebrate the start of construction. bit.ly/4rrIKF2
The Weeks | Sept. 20: LWE students withdraw, Dixie viaduct project to resume, Vollmer viaduct project meeting, veterans memorial open house. bit.ly/4hnvQUh
September 21, 2026 at 12:56 PM
The Weeks | Sept. 20: LWE students withdraw, Dixie viaduct project to resume, Vollmer viaduct project meeting, veterans memorial open house. bit.ly/4hnvQUh
Lincoln-Way East students involved in a racist taunting incident at an H-F football game Sept. 4 have withdrawn from school rather than face expulson. Residents of both districts are demanding more accountability and action. bit.ly/4xZcr2N
September 19, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Lincoln-Way East students involved in a racist taunting incident at an H-F football game Sept. 4 have withdrawn from school rather than face expulson. Residents of both districts are demanding more accountability and action. bit.ly/4xZcr2N
District 161 Board of Education has two vacant seats to fill following recent resignations. The board interviewed candidates and plans to make appointment decisions at its Sept. 28 meeting. bit.ly/3UOArY1
September 18, 2026 at 3:20 PM
District 161 Board of Education has two vacant seats to fill following recent resignations. The board interviewed candidates and plans to make appointment decisions at its Sept. 28 meeting. bit.ly/3UOArY1
The Dixie Highway viaduct will close Sept. 22 so the delayed drainage improvement project can resume. Motorists will need to use alternate routes for at least three months. bit.ly/4Am3It2
September 18, 2026 at 1:58 PM
The Dixie Highway viaduct will close Sept. 22 so the delayed drainage improvement project can resume. Motorists will need to use alternate routes for at least three months. bit.ly/4Am3It2
A new entertainment venue opened in Hazel Crest’s art district on Sept. 12 with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, speeches, performance previews and lots of support from the crowd that packed into seats under a canopy outside. bit.ly/4AibdkH
September 17, 2026 at 12:52 PM
A new entertainment venue opened in Hazel Crest’s art district on Sept. 12 with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, speeches, performance previews and lots of support from the crowd that packed into seats under a canopy outside. bit.ly/4AibdkH