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Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 9h

Creativity, energy and a can-do attitude make for a successful food drive at Western Avenue School in Flossmoor. https://bit.ly/4nDHKuc

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 1d

Homewood staff brings trick or treaters downtown on Halloween. https://bit.ly/4oQsURX

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 1d

The Weeks | Nov. 2: Food bank list, e-bike/e-scooter discussion, pool rental ban, Berkot’s opens, Homewood Auditorium plans, streetscape almost done, Park West Plaza sign plan, Cranksgiving food drive ride. https://bit.ly/43HuWvA

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 5d

With SNAP benefits likely to be suspended on Nov. 1, area food providers are scrambling to figure out how to address unmet food needs. https://bit.ly/4nuOZV6

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 5d

From the team that brought Embassy Cigar Lounge to Flossmoor, a new restaurant opened last week, Flossmoor Social. https://bit.ly/3LCHzSn

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 9d

Monday was a day of transition as Walt's Food Center at 2345 W. 183rd St. in Homewood becomes part of the Berkot's Super Foods chain. https://bit.ly/4oZKOC7

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Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 9d

The Weeks | Oct. 26: No Kings rally, Halloween events, Walt’s transition, Pumpkin Smash, Calumet Country Club redevelopment. https://bit.ly/3Wl2Hip

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Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 10d

Members of Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s Special Olympics Red & White team were honored by the District 233 school board on Oct. 21 for bringing home the state championship title in basketball. https://bit.ly/4nqkpfr

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 10d

Fall sports wrap: Homewood-Flossmoor flag football was more successful than coaches expected at the start of its inaugural season this fall. https://bit.ly/49kkb5W

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 10d

The Vikings are back in the postseason. Homewood-Flossmoor secured a playoff spot Oct. 24 with a 50-8 win over visiting Metea Valley in the final regular-season game. https://bit.ly/3L5DuWQ

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 11d

A new company informed the Hazel Crest board recently that it intends to redevelop Calumet Country Club. Ryan Companies is in the process of purchasing the property. Opponents from previous redevelopment efforts say they are ready to go again. https://bit.ly/3WqqAVI

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 13d

Suburban Access Outreach is making it easy for you to share blessings with others this Thanksgiving season as volunteers again aim to assemble packages for 1,000 families in the South Suburbs. https://bit.ly/4hsXNtt

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 14d

Protesters alarmed by authoritarian moves by the Trump administration gathered at 103rd and Western on a wet Saturday afternoon to express opposition and advocate for democracy. https://bit.ly/3JpvLST

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 14d

Walk Walton, the annual fundraiser for the Homewood Science Center, went ahead on Sunday, Oct. 19, despite the cool, damp air. Families stepped into cabins filled with science experiments, insects, and crafts. https://bit.ly/42SplSZ

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 16d

Hundreds of area residents gathered in Homewood on Saturday for a local No Kings rally, part of a nationwide protest against Trump administration policies and practices. https://bit.ly/4hhx6ro

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 16d

The Weeks | Oct. 19: Halloween events, Chili Cookoff winner, Trail Mix concert, no to road diet, Sherlock’s anniversary, viaduct project update. https://bit.ly/4n9MyqP

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 18d

Homewood trustees approved on Tuesday a liquor license request from Berkot’s Super Foods, which is in the process of buying Walt's Food Center stores, including the one in Homewood. https://bit.ly/4oiYYxI

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 20d

On Saturday, Homewood will join thousands of communities nationwide to protest the Trump administration’s authoritarian policies and practices. A No Kings rally sponsored by Action for a Better Tomorrow will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at 18161 Morris Ave. https://bit.ly/3Lc518O

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Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 20d

Jimmy Marinez’s home leaves no doubt Halloween season is upon us. The Homewood resident has decorated his front yard at 1735 Ridge Road with dozens of life-sized horror movie figures, many of which he built for the Halloween season. https://bit.ly/3LdHEf5

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 23d

Homewood trustees recently provided guidance to staff for how extensive restoration should be for disruptions to lawns and homes after lead water line replacement work is done. https://bit.ly/3J3m648

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 23d

Mobility Matters | Oct. 12: Dixie Highway viaduct, Kedzie corridor, Leavitt Park path, new speed beacons https://bit.ly/492sJyj

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 23d

The Weeks | Oct. 12: 183rd Street project update, Halloween events, Walk Walton, Universal monsters, boxing for teens, lacrosse lesson, Flossmoor tree planting. https://bit.ly/47l5f6a

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Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 24d

The Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board, in another step to improve the play area at Irwin Park, agreed to a $252,032 contract for new play equipment. https://bit.ly/4qbNApg

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 24d

Lincoln-Way East won the game 42-14 Friday but Homewood-Flossmoor coaches and players felt like their effort was improved from the previous weeks. https://bit.ly/3KMJpjd

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle @hfchronicle.bsky.social · 25d

Van Sipma Jewelers marked 125 years in business and 55 years in Homewood with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 4 and a weeklong Vintage and Estate Jewelry Event at its Ridge Road store. The celebration drew customers and friends and village officials. https://bit.ly/4hbPF0k