Can Flossmoor residents welcome life-giving rains without flooded roadways, basements or backyard ponds? Village officials grapple with expensive bond issues to construct storm sewers, according to a recent H-F Chronicle article by Tom Houlihan. There is a less expensive, more immediate water control method the village could employ now as part of[Read More…]
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Viking Pride shirt, mask sales support H-F High student government
Members of the student government at Homewood-Flossmoor High School are sharing their message “You Can’t Mask Our Viking Pride” with the community through the sale of T-shirts and face masks. The $20 T-shirt comes in white, gray or black and shows the Viking mascot wearing a mask with the wording[Read More…]
Indiana man arrested for July shooting in Homewood
A 20-year-old man was arrested in his hometown of Indianapolis and extradited to Homewood on charges stemming from a shooting incident in July, according to a press release from Homewood Police Department. Police said Dontae Clark is charged with attempted murder for an incident that took place on the evening[Read More…]
Stuck at home, teens launch intellectual podcast
H-F High School seniors Katie Nottke, left, and Aria Sline host the podcast “(f)embolden,” in which they discuss modern social issues through a teenage lens. (Provided photo)
Emergency action sees ‘tons’ of sediment pulled from Flossmoor storm sewer
Flossmoor Public Works Director says ‘tons’ of sediment pulled from pipes in emergency action A storm sewer cleaning bill ended up costing the Village of Flossmoor roughly $30,000 more than originally expected, but it also removed literal “tons” of sediment from pipes in the Heather Hill area that could pay[Read More…]
Dist. 233 business manager: $58m budget will be balanced
The District 233 proposed 2020-21 budget of $58.15 million will be balanced, according to Lawrence Cook, the district’s business manager. At the same time, Cook stressed that “due to these unprecedented times, actual budgetary needs may result in additional savings or more spending” at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The school board[Read More…]
Playing ball like a girl: Local baseball players begin fall season with all-girls team
Demi Chaney, left, her father and coach Fred Chaney and teammate Brynn Williams take a break during a tournament in Lynwood. The girls play for the Humboldt Park Gators, the only all-girl squad in the tournament. (David P. Funk/H-F Chronicle)
Stolen car smashes into utility pole, causes power outage
A car that was reported stolen rests on a lawn after colliding with a utility pole Sunday morning. ComEd reported customers were temporarily without power after the crash. (Quincy Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Village official: Decorated bench damaged by accident
Homewood village officials said the decorated bench near the corner of Ridge Road and Martin Square was damaged as a result of an accident, though they have not determined who was responsible. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Coping with COVID: Vitamin D deficiency possibly link to COVID-19 susceptibility
Study finds link to vitamin D deficiency, COVID-19 susceptibility. Homewood surpasses 400 cases. State data processing slowdown contributes to spike in cases and tests reported Friday.
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