Crime prevention may sound complicated, and it’s a topic that many of us would rather not think about. But we can all follow simple steps to prevent becoming crime victims and the beginning of a new year is a perfect time to start taking them. Sgt. Keith Taylor of the[Read More…]

Flossmoor’s electoral board is expected to reach a decision on petition challenges to a village board candidate at a continued hearing this week. David Bruni, the candidate facing a challenge, says Cook County determined last week that he has enough valid signatures on his petitions to qualify for the April[Read More…]

Dear Candidate,As the April election nears, we plan to give our readers information that will help them make their voting decisions.  We hope you will take a few minutes to complete this survey.We need responses by Jan. 25, 2019. If you have any questions about our voter guide, please contact Tom[Read More…]

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, independent worker who possesses a solid knowledge of safe food handling and transporting procedures.

The District 233 School Board has approved several major improvement projects for the Homewood-Flossmoor High School North Building.   The board, at its December meeting, approved the transfer of $3.5 million from the Transportation Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund for this work. The dollars will be allocated to[Read More…]

  Senior Damen Trice Jr. goes up  for a layup in the third game.  Trice ended the game with  13 points. (Donald Crocker/  H-F Chronicle)  Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s Vikings boys basketball overpowered Thornton 65-52 Tuesday and improved their record to 10-4.   Senior forward Issac Stanback led H-F with 21 points, 10 rebounds, three[Read More…]

  Kristin Izenbart leading a Music for Minors class.  (Provided photo)  While we have had many wonderful family times at so many of the awesome parks in Homewood and Flossmoor, by far the greatest joy has been sharing music with so many of the babies and toddlers in this community through[Read More…]

In our cover feature, Marilyn Thomas reported on the South Suburban Recreation Association’s 45th anniversary. The organization provides sports and recreation opportunities to people with special needs in the H-F area. Tom Houlihan wrote about Flossmoor’s recognition for its intentional inclusivity by the International City and County Managers Association. The[Read More…]

    Ed Laginess, president of the Beverly Arts Center board,  presents Kimberly Mitchell of Flossmoor with the Bill  and Judie Anderson Award in the 42nd Annual BAC  Art Competition at the Beverly Arts Center in  Chicago. Mitchell’s winning black and white  photo is of an elderly woman praying  during a church service. (Provided photo)  All[Read More…]

In June, our cover feature focused on how local firefighters keep themselves fueled up and ready to respond to emergencies. Carrie Steinweg’s story covered the culinary talents of Homewood and Flossmoor firefighters, with photos by Mary Compton. Top news stories included the purchase of the Triumph Building on Ridge Road[Read More…]