Six staff members were recognized by the District 153 school board Oct. 11 for their outstanding contributions. The staff members were presented with the Jerry Morin Educational Excellence Award. The Morin Award is given in honor of former school board member Jerry Morin. According to Board President Shelly Marks, Morin[Read More…]
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Flossmoor announces forum to discuss community, police relations
The Village of Flossmoor will host a forum on Saturday, Oct. 29, to discuss how to improve community relations and strengthen the bonds between residents and police officers. The forum will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. in room 101 in Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School’s North Building. The forum[Read More…]
Foliage fireworks
Local trees have burst into color in recent days, absent the sonic element of fireworks but with some of the same sort of visual pizzazz. Photos by Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle.
Look out for Blue!
UPDATE (10 a.m. Saturday): H-F High School reports Blue has been found: “Blue the macaw was returned safely to H-F Friday night! Thank you to everyone who looked for him or helped spread the word.” He’s much larger than your neighborhood sparrow and his coloring is much more distinctive than[Read More…]
Work begins at Wind Creek Casino site
The ceremonial groundbreaking for the Wind Creek Casino took place early in June but the real earth moving began this week on the north side of the site at 174th and Halsted Street. The site is shared by East Hazel Crest and Homewood. Crews began removing old piping in preparation for the[Read More…]
Annual Walk Walton fundraiser to benefit science center
The annual Walk Walton fundraiser event from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Oct. 23, will give area residents an opportunity to enjoy a walk in the woods at Izaak Walton Nature Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road, learn about nature, and help keep the Homewood Science Center going strong. With a[Read More…]
Fire demonstration, UCAN helicopter to highlight annual Homewood Fire Department open house on Saturday
The annual Homewood Fire Department open house will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 17950 Dixie Highway. The family event is filled with activities for kids that also will impart fire safety lessons. Megan Tipton, HFD event coordinator, said kids (and parents) will have a[Read More…]
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FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI AND PET BLESSING. Pets (or their pictures) are welcome to attend the 10:15 a.m. service Sunday, Oct. 2, and receive a blessing at St. John the Evangelist, 2640 Park Drive, Flossmoor. PET BLESSING. A pet blessing will take place on Sunday, Oct. 2, at[Read More…]
Recyclepalooza is Oct. 8 in Flossmoor
Collect your recyclables for Recyclepalooza from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 8. Homewood Disposal, Flossmoor School District 161, Chicago Southland Green Committee and Homewood Flossmoor High School are sponsoring the event at Parker Junior High. Cars can enter from Flossmoor Road into the school parking lot where volunteers[Read More…]
H-F superintendent meets with U of I leaders
District 233 Superintendent Scott Wakeley met with University of Illinois leaders Sept. 8 getting a chance to stress the need for an “educator pipeline” and the need for college affordability. U of I System President Timothy L. Killeen and University of Illinois-Chicago Interim Chancellor Javier Reyes listened to superintendents from three[Read More…]
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