R.J. Ogom from Flossmoor works with a camper during the Tyler Ulis Foundation basketball camp. Ogom, a sophomore at Marian Catholic was happy to volunteer at the camp, which was held at Marian Catholic. (Photos by Mary Compton/ H-F Chronicle) Marian Catholic High School sophomore R.J. Ogom of Flossmoor gave up[Read More…]
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Blood drive Saturday at help fill critical need
Be a blood donor on Saturday. Blood donations during summer months are low. LifeSource blood bank hopes to rebuild supply by holding a blood drive at the Homewood Fire Department, 17950 Dixie Highway, on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a blood drive. According to Eva[Read More…]
H-F students place in AAU Junior Olympics
Competition at Homewood-Flossmoor High School was over, but that didn’t mean the end to track and field for several students who raced as members of the Illinois Shockers at the Amateur Athletic Association (AAU) Junior Olympics.
Scam artists posing as ComEd workers target Flossmoor
The Flossmoor Police Department is warning businesses and homeowners to be aware of scam artists claiming to be a ComEd representative seeking payment. One variation of the scam includes an individual calling a ComEd customer claiming he is a representative from ComEd. The caller informs the business or homeowner that[Read More…]
H-F theater students present “Serial” as first performance of the year
Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s Leaders in Theatre Ensemble opens the 2017-18 theater performance season with the presentation of “Serial” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17, 18 and 19, in the school’s Mall Auditorium. The production of “Serial” is based on the groundbreaking National Public Radio podcast by[Read More…]
Sen. Hutchinson votes to override veto on school funding
Illinois Sen. Toi Hutchinson, D – Chicago Heights, who represents Flossmoor in the Illinois legislature, released the following statement Sunday, Aug. 13, after voting to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of historic school funding reform contained in Senate Bill 1. “For decades, Illinois students have suffered under a system of[Read More…]
H-F grad Catherine Jaicks on Dean’s List
Catherine Jaicks of Flossmoor has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at The College of Wooster. Jaicks, a junior, achieved a grade point average of 3.65 or above. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduate is majoring in music. The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, was founded[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly hosts Monday meeting on health care needs
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., is convening an issues-focused hearing on Monday, Aug. 14, aimed at strengthening the debate on healthcare reform. The non-partisan Congressional field inquiry will be conducted from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, 219 S. Dearborn St. in Chicago in Room 2525. Kelly,[Read More…]
‘Harriet the Spy’ performed Friday and Saturday in Homewood
Homewood’s 23 Miles South Theatre will present three performances of “Harriet the Spy” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11 and 12. The cast will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday with a dinner/theatre package available. The play will also be performed at 3 and 7 p.m.* on Saturday.[Read More…]
Homewood woman directs production in Indiana
Homewood resident Kate Wiersma will direct the Seedlings Theatre Company’s production, “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged,” Aug. 4 through 20 at the M&M Theatre, 227 Center St. in Hobart. “The show works on so many levels,” said Wiersema. “Kids will love the physical humor, people who love Shakespeare[Read More…]
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