Former major league pitcher John Ely is returning to the South Suburbs this spring to instill the best of the game as manager of the Southland Vikings. Having been with several major league baseball teams during his career, Ely has great insights and experience to offer the 28 collegiate players[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
Prairie State College meeting financial challenges on ‘tight’ budget
Colleges and universities across Illinois are facing tough financial decisions becauseof declining state support, but the president of Prairie State College (PSC) isconfident the school can meet the challenge. Terri Winfree, president of PSC, acknowledges the school’s estimated $59.4 millionoverall budget is “very tight” but she believes the community college[Read More…]
H-F Park Board opens application process for commissioner vacancy
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is accepting applications from Homewood and Flossmoor residents who are interested in serving on the board. Commissioner Sue Bertram is stepping down after 26 years on the board. Her last meeting will be Jan. 19. The person chosen to fill the vacancy will serve from February[Read More…]
Van Drunen Ford celebrates 85 years as oldest Chicago Ford dealer and family-owned Homewood business
Morse Van Drunen was raised among farming families in South Holland in the early1900s but he knew he didn’t want to be a farmer. He turned to cars. Now his grandchildren — Marvin Van Drunen, Faye Van Drunen, Ruth Kuipers andJoan De Bok — and two great-grandchildren are in charge[Read More…]
Top Taekwondo instructor Patti Barnum teaching in Homewood
Patti Barnum, owner of Success Now Taekwondo in Homewood, is among the elite Taekwondo instructors in the United States having been elevated to the rank of chief master instructor. She is only the fifth U.S. woman to receive the title. The honor was bestowed on Barnum at the July 2015 annual meeting[Read More…]
Nurturing helps give life to H-F High’s community garden
Is it hard to start an organic garden? Three Homewood-Flossmoor High School students will tell you the task has been an enjoyable learning experience for them, their fellow students and community members. These days there’s plenty of lush greenery in the Homewood-Flossmoor community garden despite the cool temperatures, and some[Read More…]
Former Chicago Bear Chris Zorich named athletic director at PSC
Chris Zorich, a Notre Dame football standout and former Chicago Bears defensive lineman, has been named director of athletics at Prairie State College. He started July 1. The PSC board of trustees gave Zorich a one-year contract, the same as all administrators. He is replacing Jacqueline Hoak who resigned because she was relocating.[Read More…]
St. Joseph Church’s long-time pastor ready for retirement
The Rev. Richard Kozak, pastor at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Homewood, iseaving his position on June 30 after 17 years in the community. He will offer his last Mass as pastor at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 28. A reception inhis honor will follow the Mass. A priest for[Read More…]
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