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…]
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Starry Nights series opens Thursday
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District opens the 2018 Starry Nights series with a 7:30 p.m. presentation by the band “1976.” The band’s free concert at the Irwin Park Bandshell, Ridge Road at Highland Avenue, will feature the hits from the 1970s, including songs made famous by Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty &[Read More…]
Homewood Science Center presents documentaries by Colton, D’Astici on Wednesday
Homewood Science Center’s “HF Women in Documentary Filmmaking” program on Wednesday, June 20, will premier Eliana D’Astici’s documentary film, “March through Generations,” a look at three generations and their stand on women’s issues. The film’s title describes not only the story she tells, but how the Homewood-Flossmoor High School student’s film[Read More…]
Amended license allows Rabid Brewing to plan outdoor activities
Rabid Brewing will soon host outdoor events after the Homewood village board approved an amendment to the business’s liquor license at the June 12 board meeting. Rabid’s license didn’t originally allow for the outdoor sale of alcohol. The change allows the brewery to sell beer to patrons in an outdoor area[Read More…]
Vikings drafted by MLB choose college
Two outstanding members of the Vikings baseball team at Homewood-Flossmoor High School were offered contracts in the Major League Baseball draft in June. But left-handed pitcher Kyle Salley and outfielder Zaid Walker passed on the offers and instead will play ball in college. Both can be drafted by MLB after[Read More…]
Buddig video competition offers $25,000 grand prize
You could win a $25,000 grand prize for a one-minute video that thanks to a local food company. The total give-away in the contest is $75,000 to mark Carl Buddig & Company’s 75th anniversary. The business, based in Homewood, is known for its convenient and affordable lunchmeats. Submissions are due[Read More…]
Free eye care exams set for June 26 at SSFS
Children and adults without vision insurance can make an appointment for a free eye exam on Tuesday, June 26. The special care is offered by South Suburban Family Shelter, in partnership with Prevent Blindness Illinois and Rosin Eye Care Centers. Eye exams will take place at SSFS administrative offices, 18137[Read More…]
Homewood’s Cancer Support Center celebrating 25 years of hope, help and healing
There was a time when a cancer patient and the doctor did what they could to fight through the tedious and exhausting battles of treatment and recovery. That changed 25 years ago when volunteers organized the Cancer Support Center in Homewood.
Metra to stop selling monthly, 10-ride tickets from Electric Line machines
Metra announced that on June 20 monthly passes and 10-ride tickets will no longer be available at 15 non-downtown stations on the Electric Line, including Homewood and Flossmoor, due to a surge in fraudulent purchases being made from those machines. The Metra Electric is the only line in the railway’s[Read More…]
Homewood fire protection rating upgraded, may affect insurance rates
Many Homewood home and business owners may see reduced insurance rates soon after the village’s fire response ratings were recently upgraded. The Insurance Services Office (ISO)raised the village’s Public Protection Classification rating from Class 4 to Class 2 at the end of May. The ratings are based on a 10-class[Read More…]