The Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC), in cooperation with the villages of Homewood, Flossmoor and Glenwood, will conduct a charitable drive to support three local groups this holiday season.
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H-F football taking on state power Lincoln Way East in quarterfinals
Homewood-Flossmoor knows exactly what it’s in for when it takes on Lincoln Way East in the quarterfinals of the state series Saturday. “East is the gold standard in Illinois football. They have had everybody’s number,” Vikings coach Craig Buzea said. “We are glad to have the opportunity to compete[Read More…]
New south suburban economic development org aims to spur growth
The Southland Development Authority (SDA), a new vehicle designed to grow the economy in the South Suburbs, officially launched on Wednesday, Nov. 13. SDA is a next-generation economic development initiative designed to promote the large scale investments needed to propel the region forward. It is the result of work done[Read More…]
Illinois Conservation Foundation accepting applications for 2020 Conservation Achievement Scholarships
Applications are being accepted by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) for the 2020 Conservation Achievement Scholarship program.
Village expects three percent property tax hike
Homewood residents should expect to see a small increase in their property taxes next year. Finance Director Dennis Bubenik provided the village board with an overview of the tax levy at its Nov. 12 meeting.
Homewood amends code to match state cannabis law
The Homewood village board has amended the municipal code to regulate recreational cannabis sales and clearly define what types of paraphernalia are prohibited.
H-F students stage ‘Mamma Mia!’ Friday and Saturday
H-F Theatre presents “Mama Mia!” at 7 p.m. Fridayand Saturday in the Mall Auditorium. (Provided photo)
District 153 scores reflect switch from paper to computer testing
When the Illinois Report Card data was announced for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) exam, there was a noticeable drop in scores for District 153 sixth graders and special education students who took the test on computer compared to their scores the previous year on a paper exam, said[Read More…]
Prairie State College hosting diversity business procurement event Nov. 19
Prairie State College is hosting a Diversity Business Procurement event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The program will feature breakfast, information sessions, a luncheon and networking. The event will be in the Conference Center of the college’s main campus, 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. [Read More…]
District 153 students host vets for Veterans Day celebration
Local veterans attended an assembly in their honor atJames Hart School on Veterans Day. (Provided photo)
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