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H-F High schedules first community coffee for Dec. 20

The community is invited to Homewood-Flossmoor High School from 8 to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20, for a community coffee.  The gathering will be in the district office in the South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor.  The program is designed as an informal way for residents to meet[Read More…]

Rep. Kelly joins gun violence panel in Flossmoor on Saturday

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) will be among the speakers on the Gun Violence Prevention Panel from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at Flossmoor Community House, 847 Hutchison Road, Flossmoor. The event, sponsored by Action for a Better Tomorrow South Suburban Chapter, will also include Sara Knizhik[Read More…]

Rep. Kelly: Gun violence research needed

Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force introduced the Gun Violence Research Act before Congress.  She was joined by Rep. Cedric L. Richmond (D-La.), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.  The legislation would:  Amend the Dickey Amendment, which prohibits the use of funding[Read More…]

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H-F cheerleaders qualify for state title

  Provided photo Three cheer teams for Homewood-Flossmoor High School has qualified to compete in the large junior varsity category for the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association Championships set for Jan. 6 and 7 in Springfield.  The Varsity Co-Ed cheer team won 1st Place at the Marian Catholic Cheerleading Competition held[Read More…]

Irish tenor Gavin Coyle sings Dec. 19 at St. Joseph Church

Irish tenor Gavin Coyle is returning to St. Joseph Church, 17941 Dixie Highway in Homewood, for a free concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19.  An accomplished singer and songwriter, Coyle’s musical range covers both pop and folk music as well as traditional music from his homeland. His performances[Read More…]

Second Noon Year’s Eve party set

The Noon Year’s Eve crowd will have a second option this year.  The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a “Happy Noon Year’s Eve” event from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 at Wiley’s Grill, 800 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor.  The celebration will be in addition to the annual[Read More…]

Food needed for SSFS Adopt-A-Family Program

At this giving season, you might be the donor who can help South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) with its Adopt-A-Family program.  SSFS is a not-for program organization helping victims of domestic violence and their children.  Donors can make a difference for these families this holiday season by giving turkeys, canned[Read More…]

Carl Buddig & Company recognized for family business success

Commitment to family and community won Carl Buddig and Company honors at the Family Business of the Year Awards program hosted by The Family Business Center at Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business.  The Homewood-based company received the Dean’s Award at the 24th annual event on Nov. 16 in[Read More…]

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