Vice District Brewing is requesting that Homewood officials approve a second extension for a business incentive funding agreement. The village board will consider the request at its regular meeting Tuesday, June 26. The craft brewery was approved in September 2016 for $100,000 in financial assistance to develop a brewery and[Read More…]
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Two people shot Sunday night at Walmart fuel station
Two people were shot Sunday night during an altercation at the Walmart fuel station, 17550 Halsted St., in Homewood. Homewood police said officers responded to the scene shortly after 8 p.m. after receiving reports of a disturbance that included shots fired. “Responding officers located two persons with gunshot injuries and[Read More…]
Steward’s volunteer efforts win award for mentoring group
When Flossmoor resident Kristopher Steward started volunteering, he didn’t set out to win any honors. Giving his time through 100 Black Men of Chicago was simply his way of being helpful. His efforts have paid dividends, both for the teens and the organization.
Area Students Receive Bachelor Degrees from The College of Wooster
WOOSTER, Ohio — The following area students, all alums of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, received a bachelor degree from The College of Wooster during commencement exercises on May 14: Grace Hodges, Homewood, bachelor of arts in anthropology. Hodges served as the music director of both “After These Messages” and “Woo Sang[Read More…]
H-F school board president says fine arts dialog continues
There is a possibility a proposal for a Fine Arts Department addition at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will be on the agenda for the next board meeting on Aug. 21. Board President Steve Anderson told students, parents and staff at the June 19 school board meeting that discussions continue. He said[Read More…]
Local students make Marian High honor roll
Thirty-nine students from Homewood and Flossmoor made the fourth quarter honor roll at Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights. Twenty-five of the students are from Flossmoor, including Jordyn Allen, Calyn Brumley, William Brunner, Alexandria Davis, Caroline DiLuia, Alec Dinwiddie, Riley Driscoll, Victoria Frazier, Jaya Hall, Cleveland Hardy III, Eden[Read More…]
Get a sticker for the Splash Pad
H-F Park District residents have free access to the Splash Pad but need to provide residency documentation through a driver’s license, utility bill or tax bill. Those with a current pool pass or H-F Racquet & Fitness Club photo ID can get a Splash Pad sticker added to the photo[Read More…]
Park district targets July 1 for Splash Pad opening
Millennium Park’s Splash Pad is almost ready. July 1 is the target date for turning on the bubbling water fountain designed for young children.
IPO director wins Solti Foundation’s Career Assistance Award
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra maestro Stilian Kirov has received the Career Assistance Award from the Solti Foundation U.S. (Provided photo) Stilian Kirov, maestro for the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, has been awarded a 2018 Career Assistance Award from the Solti Foundation U.S. It is the third time Kirov has received the support of the[Read More…]
H-F Vikings choir performs national anthem at White Sox game June 16
Members of the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Vikings choir, on the field and on the Jumbotron, opened Saturday’s White Sox game with a rendition of the National Anthem. The White Sox are hosting Homewood-Flossmoor Family Day on July 29 at Guaranteed Rate Field. Ticket information is at www.whitesox.com/hf. Use the “HF”[Read More…]