Adults are invited to the Homewood Science Center on March 10 for a presentation of the movie “Mercury in Retrograde.” After the 6 p.m. showing, writer/director Michael Glover Smith and producer Kevin Wright will offer insights into the making of the film and answer questions. “Mercury in Retrograde” premiered in[Read More…]
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Snow day: Looming winter storm closes schools, libraries
Light snow began falling in the Homewood-Flossmoor area shortly before 6 p.m., but it is not expected to remain light for long. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning that is in effect from Thursday evening through 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9. Forecasters predict heavy snow overnight and[Read More…]
Juvenile justice specialist is Feb. 21 speaker
The League of Women Voters Homewood Flossmoor Area (LWV HF), a nonpartisan political organization, welcomes Linda Young-Harrell as the speaker for a Feb. 21 program on “Criminal Justice and the Juvenile.” The program is at 7 p.m. at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Young-Harrell has, over a career[Read More…]
Sweets and science bring tasty learning to Homewood Chocolate Fest
Do you know how to make White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Bark? Pastry chef Casey Thompson does, and she will show how it’s done at the 16th annual Homewood Chocolate Fest on Saturday, Feb. 17.
Some Flossmoor residents upset about Planned Parenthood’s new facility
A small group of Flossmoor residents spoke up at the village board meeting on Feb. 5 to voice their displeasure about the opening of a Planned Parenthood facility. Though tempers remained muted, Mayor Paul Braun had to call for order at one point when residents began shouting from the gallery. [Read More…]
Back to paper and pencil for District 153 PARCC test takers
Student testing time for the state mandated PARCC test has been reduced from four weeks to just one week because Homewood District 153 is now able to give the test with paper and pencil. Kathy Schaeflein, director of curriculum and instruction, said the district applied for a waiver so that[Read More…]
Drama Group presents musical version of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ in March
The classic children’s tale “Little Red Riding Hood” will be performed by The Drama Group March 21 through 25. This musical adaptation is designed especially for children, whether they are at school, home schooled or at daycare and their families. “We’re introducing live theater to young children,” said director Charlie[Read More…]
Switch to new accountant saving park district $50,000
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners agreed to switch its accounting work to Lauterbach & Amen LLP. The move will save the district $50,000 over the next five years. The board’s decision at its January meeting was unanimous. The firm BKD, originally Wolf and Company, had been the auditor[Read More…]
Weather helped Coyote Run Golf Course record its longest season in 2017
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Coyote Run Golf Course in Flossmoor had its longest season on record — 310 days. Dave Ward, superintendent of golf, reported to the park board that the unseasonably mild winter allowed the park district to open the course Feb. 17, 2017, the earliest opening day in[Read More…]
H-F Vikings Youth Hockey players bring home awards
Five ice hockey teams at the H-F Ice Arena brought home top prizes in tournaments. From the youngest to the more advanced, the teams beat competitors in games at Chicago, St. Louis and Madison, Wisconsin, in January. The teams are part of HF Vikings Youth Hockey Association, serving 126 players[Read More…]