Registration is ongoing for a football camp for boys in seventh and eighth grades that opens Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Football Futures camp will be led by H-F coach Terrell Alexander. The camp meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 16 through March 21,[Read More…]
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Schools cancel in-person classes for Friday in advance of winter storm
Homewood and Flossmoor schools have canceled in-person classes for Friday, Jan. 12, after the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for the area. Six or more inches of wet snow and high winds are expected through Saturday morning. Flossmoor District 161 officials said buildings will be closed and[Read More…]
Friday is an e-learning for District 153 schools
Because of the changing weather patterns, District 153 schools will be on an e-learning schedule Friday, Jan. 12. Superintendent Scott McAlister wrote to parents that the administration consulted with other area superintendents and the bus company serving students at Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools, as well as the National[Read More…]
1.11.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
SNOW — The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Friday and early Saturday with 6 inches or more of heavy, blowing snow possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 to 50 mph late Friday, creating blizzard conditions. On Sunday, the temperature is expected to plunge to a[Read More…]
Homewood, District 153 collaborate on extended MLK Day of Service collection
The Village of Homewood will be partnering with School District 153 again this year to collect items for Anew, Respond Now and South Suburban Humane Society in honor of Martin Luther King Day of Service. On Monday, Jan. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon, residents can drop-off items at the[Read More…]
1.10.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
SNOW — The National Weather Service is predicting snow overnight tonight, probably less than an inch. More snow is expected Friday and Saturday, with accumulation possible along with strong winds. On Sunday, the temperature is expected to plunge to a high of 10 degrees. The highs Monday and Tuesday could be in[Read More…]
1.9.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
SNOW — The National Weather Service is predicting 2 to 4 inches of snow overnight and into the morning. HOMEWOOD BOARD — Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here. Attend remotely here or dial 312-626-6799. ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. The board will consider[Read More…]
H-F symphonic band performs at international music conference
For the first time, the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Symphonic Band performed and was part of clinic presentations at the Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference. This program drew more than 18,000 attendees from every state and more than 40 countries. The conference on Dec. 20, 21 and[Read More…]
MLK Day 2024: Bricks of Hope offers therapeutic distraction for sick kids
Building things with Lego brick sets is fun, but the activity also can be a lifeline to kids battling serious illness, as one local family can attest. Gina LoGalbo’s MLK Day of Service project for the second year is collecting new Lego sets for Bricks of Hope, a project that[Read More…]
01.08.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory from 8 p.m. tonight until noon Tuesday, Jan. 9. The forecast calls for wet snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and winds gusting as high as 30 mph, according to NWS. Snowfall rates of 1 to[Read More…]
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