The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s 7:30 p.m. program on Saturday, March 10, will feature Leonard Bernstein’s nine symphonic dances from “West Side Story” as it marks the 100th anniversary of Bernstein’s birth. Bernstein’s masterwork of two star-crossed lovers debuted in 1957 and had more than 1,000 Broadway performances before it premiered[Read More…]
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Rain, melting snow lead to flooding this week in H-F area
Fifteen inches of snow, followed by a major winter rainstorm, have tested public works crews in Flossmoor and Homewood this month.
GoodSpeed Cycles joins St. Baldrick’s fundraising efforts
Volunteers willing to have their heads shaved to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation childhood cancer research can join others at GoodSpeed Cycles on March 25. The event also includes a raffle and auction. The St. Baldrick’s event starts at 1 p.m. at the store at 2125 W. 183rd[Read More…]
Three H-F seniors selected Merit Scholarship finalists
Homewood-Flossmoor High School seniors Allie Mangel, Andronicus Marati and Alessandro Vazquez have been named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
DeLuca among legislators who helped override veto on debt transparency
Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, gave his support to the Debt Transparency Act that is holding state agencies accountable for their finances, gives greater transparency and will save taxpayers money. “As elected officials, it is our duty to ensure that Illinois taxpayer dollars are being spent responsibly,” DeLuca said. “Since[Read More…]
Flossmoor board approves aerial bucket truck for public works
The Flossmoor Public Works Department will now have an aerial bucket truck to use for street light maintenance, tree trimming and other projects around town.
Student charged with weapons crimes for bringing gun to H-F
A Homewood-Flossmoor High School student is facing three felony charges after allegedly bringing a handgun to the school earlier this month, Flossmoor police said Wednesday. The student, a 16-year-old male, was charged with unlawful possession of a stolen firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm by someone under 18 years of[Read More…]
Local robotics team moves on to state competition
H-F’s Tech Ninja robotics team drivers, in the black outfits on the right, guide their robot through its tasks during a tournament Feb. 10 at Marian Catholic High School. (Photos by Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) The Tech Ninja Team (TNT) is going to state. The local robotics competitors were members[Read More…]
H-F freshman’s music passion is as a blues band drummer
Stacy Norris needs your vote. No, she’s not running for office, but the 15-year-old freshman at Homewood-Flossmoor High School is the outstanding drummer with the blues band The Instinct that has been nominated for a Chicago Music Award in the ‘most talented teens’ category and they will win through online[Read More…]
Rotarian Rick Thiernau shares message of caring with D153 students
Homewood District 153 found a way to say “thanks” and recognize Rick Thiernau, a dedicated volunteer who has given years of service. In fall, the district’s nomination to the Illinois State Board of Education for Thiernau was accepted and he received a “Those Who Excel” award as a community volunteer. He[Read More…]