It’s a truism among parents that whenever you give a kid a fancy new toy that was at the top of their Christmas list, the first thing they do is play with the box it came in.Taking that phenomenon further, the Homewood Science Center provided a big pile of cardboard,[Read More…]
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More criminal charges added following Flossmoor home invasion
A 20-year-old Lynwood man is facing additional felony charges following his arrest for home invasion in Flossmoor in early December. Eric Charleston Hagan, 20, of the 18000 block of Willow Drive in Lynwood is now charged with felony armed home invasion, residential burglary, attempted armed robbery and aggravated unlawful use[Read More…]
Buona Beef proposal clears Flossmoor plan commission
Plans for a Buona Beef restaurant in Flossmoor are moving ahead.At their Jan. 5 meeting, village plan commission members voted to recommend approval of Buona’s proposal to build a restaurant adjacent to the Meijer store at Vollmer Road and Crawford Avenue. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue[Read More…]
Numerous items stolen while Flossmoor family is out of town
Flossmoor residents returning home following a vacation at the end of 2016 discovered thieves had stolen a number of valuables, including watches, musical instruments, a drone and a handgun. The homeowners reported the thefts to their residence, located in the 1600 block of Brassie Avenue, in the early morning hours[Read More…]
Coyote Run golf fees will hold steady in 2017
Golfers will tell you it’s never too early to think about getting back on the links. Lucky for them, there will not be any additional costs in 2017 at Coyote Run Golf Course. After hearing a report from Tom Denklau, course manager, the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District commissioners on Jan. 3[Read More…]
H-F Park District starts planning for Splash Pad replacement
Millennium Park’s Splash Pad, a bubbling water fountain designed for young children, will be replaced by spring 2018. The Splash Pad was installed in 2000 when the park opened and it has delighted children throughout the summer months. But age and harsh winter weather haven’t been kind to the water feature.[Read More…]
Krispy Kreme Doughnut shop opening Jan. 10
Youngsters watch with anticipation, waiting for the next batch of doughnuts to start coming down the conveyor in Homewood’s new Krispy Kreme doughnut shop. The kids were at the store preview Saturday afternoon with their parents. (Photos by Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Tuesday, Jan. 10, will be the official opening day for[Read More…]
Explore the Pour 2 set for Jan. 13
Calling all beer lovers! Explore the Pour 2 is happening Friday, Jan. 13. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s “Explore the Pour” of 2016 was so successful that the park district is ready for another great event at The Clubhouse at Dolphin Lake, Governors Highway at 183rd Street. Between 6 and 9[Read More…]
Park district plans overnight trip for seniors to Branson, Mo.
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is adding a May 22 through 26 trip to Branson, Mo., for persons 55 and older as part of its spring programming. “We’ve had several seniors requesting to do overnight trips,” said Stephanie Simpson, superintendent of recreation. The park district is working with a tour company[Read More…]
H-F High gives recognition to its 2016 International Baccalaureate diploma graduates
A group of 11 Homewood-Flossmoor High School students who graduated with their class in May received special recognition for their outstanding work in earning an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
