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It is said when people retire institutional knowledge goes with them. That will be the case when Pat Gnaster leaves her desk at Homewood-Flossmoor High School after 20 years. Gnaster retires June 30 from the administrative offices where she’s served as the superintendent’s executive assistant since 2007. “I’ll be sad[Read More…]
The National Honor Society at Homewood-Flossmoor High School held an induction ceremony May 15 for 130 new members. Guest speaker was Marc Fishman, a 2000 graduate. To become a member of NHS, students must demonstrate exemplary work in the four pillars, scholarship, leadership, character and service. Students are eligible sophomore[Read More…]
Four of six juveniles involved in a violent carjacking in February 2022 have been arrested and charged in the case, Flossmoor police said Tuesday, June 6. The juveniles have been charged with attempted murder, aggravated kidnapping, armed robbery, attempted vehicular hijacking, mob action and battery. One person was struck by[Read More…]
FLOSSMOOR HISTORY OPEN HOUSE – The Foundation for the Preservation of Flossmoor History will host an open house from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday in its home at 2709 Flossmoor Road. Another open house will be held June 21.COFFEE WITH A COP – Flossmoor officers will be available at Dunning’s Gourmet Market[Read More…]
Air quality alert The Illinois EPA has extended the air quality alert through Monday. Anyone who is sensitive to elevated ozone levels might want to limit time spent outdoors. The Chronicle has a new air quality monitor widget post in the right sidebar of the front page at hfchronicle.com. Meetings[Read More…]
The Moraine Valley Board of Trustees appointed Pamela J. Haney as the college’s next president during a special meeting on May 31. Haney, of Homewood, is married to Homewood Village Manager Napoleon Haney. She will become Moraine Valley’s sixth president on July 1 following the retirement of Sylvia M. Jenkins,[Read More…]
“This investment represents our ongoing commitment to addressing gun violence at the community level,” Preckwinkle said. “These grants will come alongside the significant investments in violence prevention that Cook County and our state and city partners have already made to address the drivers of gun violence and help make our[Read More…]
The resolution has more than 100 original cosponsors in the House of Representatives. Rep. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. Each year, more than 43,000 people in the United States are killed and 76,000 are injured by gun violence. June 2 is the birthday of Chicago teen Hadiya Pendleton,[Read More…]
When James Hart School eighth graders graduated Tuesday, May 30, Lilliana Ward did not make the walk with her peers because according to school officials, her cap did not meet district graduation dress policy. According to her mother, LeAnn Osby, the issue was whether Lilliana, who is of Indigenous heritage,[Read More…]
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is looking to re-imagine underutilized space at its H-F Racquet & Fitness Club facility, 2920 W. 183rd St., to better serve patrons and would like input from the public for new programs and activity ideas. Racquet Club members and non-members are invited to attend a community[Read More…]
