In response to the overwhelming popularity of Queen of Hearts raffles, the Flossmoor village board is considering adjusting the scope of these types of fundraisers that would take place in town. At its Sept. 17 meeting, the board discussed the mechanics and implications of a Queen of Hearts raffle. A[Read More…]
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Two D233 board members say flawed process delayed start of fine arts project
Members of the District 233 school board will be asked to cast a vote at the Oct. 16 meeting that will allocate funds for a build out and remodeling project for the fine arts program at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The proposal is to create a fine arts wing on the[Read More…]
Braun recognized for support of K of C tootsie roll fundraiser
Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun, left, receives a certificate from Bill Schmidtke in recognition of his support for the Knights of Columbus’ annual Tootsie Roll fundraiser. (Photos by Carole Sharwarko/H-F Chronicle) Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun received a recognition from the Knights of Columbus Marian Council 3764 for his support of the organization’s annual Tootsie Roll fundraiser. Marian Council deputy grand[Read More…]
H-F High hosts breakfast program for seniors Oct. 10
Senior citizens in the Homewood-Flossmoor High School community are invited to a complimentary breakfast at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, in the South Building cafeteria. Administrators will offer a school year overview. Guests will enjoy performances by student musicians and a student-guided tour that will include a visit to[Read More…]
Sister Mary Jo Sobieck takes the mound again
Baseball teams all have a slate of starting pitchers. Marian Catholic High School has a new specialist, a “first pitcher.” Sister Mary Jo Sobieck he Chicago White Sox have announced they are bringing back Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, theology teacher at Marian, to throw out the first pitch at the[Read More…]
Grant provides funds for two more Flossmoor fire captains
The Flossmoor Fire Department has an opportunity to add two new shift captains to its full-time staff thanks in part to a $348,992 Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grant. Funding is coming from a Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) grant program designed to provide funding to help[Read More…]
Vegging Out: Vegan and plant-based diets gaining popularity in the suburbs
Enjoying their dining experience that included roasted tomato soup at La Voute bistro-bar in Homewood are, from left, Vivian Amos, Marie Jasica, Henry Jasica, Carl Boyens, Kathy Boyens and Darlene Obejda. (Photo by Mary Compton/H-F Chronicle) With obesity rates at an all-time high and heart-disease, diabetes and other health conditions on the rise,[Read More…]
Pair arrested, one man at large following Homewood car theft
Two men were arrested in Flossmoor Monday following the crash of a car that was reportedly stolen in Homewood, police said. According to Flossmoor police, a third man fled on foot into a neighborhood in the village. [Story updated Sept. 20 at 9:30 a.m.]
Village officials bring the hammer down on former bank building
The former bank building at 175th and Halsted streets in Homewood will be coming down this week to make way for a restaurant development, and village officials helped get the process started on Monday with a ceremony to mark the occasion. Instead of cutting a ribbon, they picked up a[Read More…]
Thursday sales in Homewood benefit singers’ trip
It’s Ladies Night Out on Thursday in downtown Homewood when shopping will benefit the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Master Singers as they raise money for their trip to Italy in spring 2019. LouLouBelle, Art4Soul, Bottle & Bottega, UpsaDaisy, The Villager Gift Shop and Suzie’s Hallmark will donate 20 percent of the[Read More…]