As students return to the classroom, back to school shopping can be overwhelming, pricey and time consuming. It’s not uncommon for kids, some as young as 6 or 7, to head to school with more than 20 required items – everything from pencils, crayons and markers to highlighters, folders, Ziploc bags,[Read More…]
Author: Haleigh Porter
Hobo Jungle, an H-F tradition, lets kids learn about tools, build summer structures
For decades, Hobo Jungle camp has been offered during the summer by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. And in all that time, it’s never lost its spirit of adventure and ingenuity. Hobo Jungle teaches its campers how to use basic carpentry tools while building themed, full-sized structures.
After three years in Flossmoor, Time Quest adding escape rooms in Homewood
Looking for a fun outlet after a long day? Time Quest escape room in Flossmoor may be the perfect spot for you. Owner and south suburban resident Latrese Fenton created her escape room to help locals let loose after work or school. Fenton and her family experienced an escape room for[Read More…]
Walkathon will raise funds for African hospital, stricken teen
On Saturday, July 14, PRHeSS, a charity operated by Homewood couple Sam and Mary Kormoi, will host its 10th annual walkathon. The five-mile walk through Homewood will raise money for the community hospital in rural Sierra Leone that the organization founded.
Rising above challenges, local tennis player heads to national games
Matt Boerema of Homewood, a tennis player for 25 years, has succeeded at a challenging sport while using just one of his hands. This week, Boerema is traveling to Seattle, where he is competing in the Special Olympics national games, taking place July 1 through July 6. He also competes[Read More…]
Diane Cobban: Wildlife’s best friend
Wildlife expert Dianne Cobban of Homewood hugs her cat, Binks. Cobban rescued Binks out of a house in Park Forest whose owners moved and left her. (Photo by Mary Compton/H-F Chronicle) Editor’s note: This story first appeared as the cover feature in the Oct. 1, 2017, print edition of[Read More…]
H-F Racquet Club adds space for ‘boot camp’ workouts
If the idea of fitness boot camp makes you wary, you’re not alone. But if it gets your pulse racing, the new facility at the Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet and Fitness Club might be the perfect spot.
H-F grad on her way to fitness superstardom
Betina Gozo was a dedicated band member and an all-around music enthusiast. Now she’s a gym guru and fitness superstar. She says she’s lived the best of two very different worlds.
Saturday golf event, scholarship drive honors 2006 H-F grad
Tee time takes on a whole new meaning at this weekend’s debut of the Marcus J. Bradshaw (MJB) Foundation Golf Classic. The event honors the memory of Marcus Bradshaw, a 2006 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School. He passed away from natural causes in July 2015.
HIT tourney draws hundreds of ballplayers to Homewood
A bat, a ball and a park seem to be all Homewood Baseball needs to round up all-star players from near and far, bringing them together to make new friends and find fun in competition. The Homewood Invitational Tournament (HIT), an annual baseball and softball competition, takes place on[Read More…]
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