The Black Box Theater is one of the key features of the new H-F performing arts center. (Provided photo) The Performing Arts Center, the newest addition to Homewood-Flossmoor High School, will be open to the public when the Fine Arts Department hosts an open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m.[Read More…]
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Groundbreaking celebrates start of Flossmoor’s Berry Lane Drainage Improvement construction
The start of the long-awaited Berry Lane Drainage Improvement Project was celebrated by local officials and residents alike following a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, May 5. The event was held on Berry Lane, between Balmoral and MacFarlane crescents. Construction on the storm sewer improvements began roughly three weeks ago with a planned[Read More…]
Motion to allow above-ground pools in Flossmoor sinks without a second after discussion
Flossmoor will not be proceeding with a proposal from some residents to change an existing ordinance that prohibits above-ground pools. Trustee Gary Daggett made a motion Monday, May 2, to move forward an amendment that would have allowed for above-ground pools, but it died on the floor with no second[Read More…]
5/6/2022 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
STORY TIME IN THE PARK – Now that the weather is warming up, it’s a great time to bring kids up to age 7 to Storytime with Miss Angela from Homewood Library. Register first and then meet up at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Irwin Park. VIADUCT CLOSED TUESDAY – The[Read More…]
Introduction to tennis program is May 14 at racquet club
If you’ve never played tennis, or you’re looking to learn more about the game, the U.S. Tennis Association-Midwest Section invites you to its second Play Tennis Midwest interactive tennis program on Saturday, May 14, at the Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. Tennis racquets will[Read More…]
Robinson, H-F bring in the new baseball facility with a bang
Homewood-Flossmoor opened its new baseball facility last week. (David P. Funk/H-F Chronicle) Shai Robinson made the first game on Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s upgraded baseball field a memorable one. With a runner on first and the Vikings down a run in the bottom of the seventh inning, the senior shortstop launched[Read More…]
5/5/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
STUDENT ICE CREAM SOCIAL – Homewood School District 153’s PTA, PMA and Foundation are teaming up to host an Ice Cream Social from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at Homewood Dairy Queen. Each child will get a free ice cream. Register at the district website. VOLUNTEER FOR PARK PRIDE –[Read More…]
County, transit partners celebrate anniversary of Fair Transit South Cook Program
County officials and representatives from Metra, Pace and Regional Transit Authority today to announce year-one results of the Fair Transit South Cook pilot project with the release of the Fair Transit South Cook annual report and to discuss goals for the final two years of the program. Fair Transit South[Read More…]
5/4/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
FISHING DERBY OPEN TO ALL – Cast your line for a good time at the William McDowell Memorial Fishing Derby from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Dolphin Lake in Homewood. Anyone interested in fishing is invited. Borrow a pole and bum some bait. Those 16 and older need state[Read More…]
District 153 steering committee looking at diversity approaches
A steering committee in Homewood District 153 is working to prioritize initiatives that will help set goals related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and bring those goals to fruition over the next several years. DEI has come to the forefront the past several years. It is intended to help[Read More…]
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