Reservations are being accepted for the “Hike the Freedom Trail” tour from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19. Guests learn about the role abolitionists who lived along the Little Calumet River played in helping former slaves get to freedom in Canada. Volunteers with the Little Calumet River Underground[Read More…]
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H-F High officials have been updating harassment protocols since March
Homewood-Flossmoor High School administrators took steps last school year to review and update harassment protocols and work continues this year. In a memo to parents, students and staff dated Friday, Nov. 4, District 233 Superintendent Scott Wakeley and H-F Principal Clinton Alexander outlined five steps the administration took in the[Read More…]
The weeks | Nov. 6
DEMOCRACY WATCH Monday is the last day for early voting. The nearest polling place to H-F is at Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The hours Monday will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s not too late to vote by mail. According to the Cook County Clerk’s[Read More…]
Annual pumpkin composting event a smashing success despite winds sidelining catapult, drop
If attendees had any quibbles about this year’s Pumpkin Smash, it is that the gourds remained fairly grounded on Saturday, Nov. 5. Eileen Nutley, of Homewood, brought her child after hearing about the cherry picker used last year to drop pumpkins and let gravity take care of the destruction. Dave[Read More…]
Cook County Forest Preserves opens 2023 permit reservations on Nov. 15
Cook County residents and visitors can reserve a spot for 2023 celebrations in the Forest Preserves of Cook County starting Nov. 15. All 2023 dates to spend the night camping at one of the forest preserves’ five campgrounds will open at the same time. Visitors with guests who have a[Read More…]
Homewood library’s overgrown flowerbed gets special attention from volunteers
The overgrown plants in the circular flower bed at the Homewood Public Library have been transplanted to make way for a new variety of Illinois prairie plants. Library Director Colleen Waltman said the board recognized that something needed to be done about the plants that draped over the walkway and[Read More…]
Pet Toy Drive on through Nov. 14 for South Suburban Humane Society
The South Suburban Humane Society is collecting pet toys through Nov. 14 that will help keep the dogs and cats in their care active. All sizes and types of toys are needed for dogs, such as Kongs, natural bones and chews, plush toys, rope toys, Nylabones, puzzle toys. All varieties[Read More…]
11.4.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
BYOB BINGO – Flossmoor Community Church hosts BYOB Bingo for adults from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight. Bingo cards are $5 per game, $2 per additional card (cash only). Bring beverages and snacks, and try for split-the-pot cash prizes. Must be 21 and older. GET IN THE COUNTRY MIX –[Read More…]
H-F students say school staff needs to hear concerns on sexual assault
Students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School conducted a walkout Thursday afternoon to draw attention to issues around sexual assault on campus, calling on the administration to take immediate steps to address the issue. Police estimated the crowd at about 300 students who left during sixth period and marched from the school’s[Read More…]
Three referendums, contested races on Nov. 8 ballot
On Election Day, Nov. 8, voters in Homewood and Flossmoor will have three referendums on the ballot — a local property tax increase for School District 153; a county referendum asking for additional funding for the Forest Preserves of Cook County; and a statewide question on adding a workers rights amendment[Read More…]
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