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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.
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Creativity, energy and a can-do attitude make for a successful food drive at Western Avenue School in Flossmoor. https://bit.ly/4nDHKuc
Homewood staff brings trick or treaters downtown on Halloween. https://bit.ly/4oQsURX
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
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
From the team that brought Embassy Cigar Lounge to Flossmoor, a new restaurant opened last week, Flossmoor Social. https://bit.ly/3LCHzSn
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
The Weeks | Oct. 26: No Kings rally, Halloween events, Walt’s transition, Pumpkin Smash, Calumet Country Club redevelopment. https://bit.ly/3Wl2Hip
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
Mobility Matters | Oct. 12: Dixie Highway viaduct, Kedzie corridor, Leavitt Park path, new speed beacons https://bit.ly/492sJyj
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
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
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
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