The Homewood Public Works Department was the star of the Tuesday, May 8, board of trustees meeting. Eric Fritz was sworn in as the new Utility Department supervisor. Public Works Director John Schaefer reminded the board and audience about the Public Works Department open house on May 19. The board approved[Read More…]
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H-F Park District is national award for excellence finalist
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is a finalist for the 2018 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. Park officials learned of the selection May 10. The selection was made by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation and Park[Read More…]
H-F students awarded internships, scholarships through ACE Mentor Program
Eight students from the Project Lead the Way Program at Homewood-Flossmoor High School have been awarded summer internships and scholarships for their outstanding work this past school year. Teacher Nate Beebe, who directs PLTW, said the students were selected for their work and efforts in the ACE Mentor Program of[Read More…]
Village, schools add crossing guard in downtown Flossmoor
With the addition of a crossing guard at school dismissal time, Flossmoor officials are continuing to target traffic problems in the village’s downtown area. In a Thursday media advisory, Village Manager Bridget Wachtel said the village and Flossmoor School Distrcit 161 have agreed to add a crossing guard at the[Read More…]
H-F High inducts students into National Honor Society ranks
The National Honor Society at Homewood-Flossmoor High School inducted sophomores and juniors into its ranks during a special ceremony April 23. NHS is the nation’s premier organization recognizing outstanding high school students who meet the criteria of scholarship, leadership, character and service. At H-F, specific rules include students completing 25[Read More…]
District 153 students honored at ‘Pass the Baton’ music banquet
The District 153 Music Parents Association hosted the nearly 200 students in the music programs at James Hart School in Homewood at its “Pass the Baton” banquet May 2. During the program, several special awards were presented. The William Luke Award, the top overall award for an outstanding student in[Read More…]
CN official lauds company relationship with Homewood
Diverse. Stable. Respectful. Those are the characteristics of Homewood that attracted Canadian National Railway to the village and persuaded company officials to locate its U.S. training center here, according to John Orr, CN senior vice president of operations.
H-F broadcasting students win top honors in regional competitions
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School student delegation shows off the awards won at the Midwest Media Educators Association competition. Students won nine honors. (Provided photos) Homewood-Flossmoor High School students who are part of the Viking Broadcasting Company have won top honors at regional competitions and several are advancing to national competition. “It was a[Read More…]
Moms organize mother-son dance on Saturday
Three local moms have organized a mother-son dance for Mother’s Day weekend with a superhero theme. Maggie Gosselin, Meredith Thetford and Crystal Garhammer got the project started. They have an inclusive notion of who counts as a mother, too, and prefer the term “mother figure.” The event will take place[Read More…]
Young wildlife needs to be left alone during breeding season
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding Illinois citizens to leave baby birds and wild animals alone. During the breeding season, IDNR representatives say well-meaning people may believe they are helping by taking possession of young wildlife such as young rabbits, fawn deer, baby birds and other animals[Read More…]