Residents can stop asking what Homewood Public Works puts in the village’s hanging baskets and flower pots to create the stunning foliage throughout the community: It’s pixie dust. Seriously, “It’s really an intensive maintenance thing. I can’t really say to go to so-and-so store, buy so-and-so product and your life[Read More…]
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H-F Park District recognized with national award
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District was named one of the four top park districts in the country by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
H-F High golf team takes first, Hoag advances to state tourney
Homewood-Flossmoor golfer Perry Hoag finished well at the IHSA Class 3A state golf tournament in Bloomington Oct. 13 and 14. The H-F golf team finished its season on a positive note on Oct. 3 with a first place finish at the IHSA regional golf tournament.
Art show at Izaak Walton Nov 4 and 5
The Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road, is hosting its annual art show Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4 and 5.
AP Scholars named at Marian Catholic
Marian Catholic High School has listed students named to the 2017 Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars Roster. Steven Babick, Megan Fuhrman and Kyle Johnson of Homewood, and Lisette Kelly of Flossmoor, are AP Scholars. They scored a three or higher on three or more AP exams. William Brunner of Flossmoor is[Read More…]
Cook County targets South Suburbs in economic development initiative
County officials discuss a report that explores the challenges for economic development in the South Suburbs.
H-F’s applied academics programs at their limits
Students and two business representatives came before the District 233 board of education to laud the Applied Academics Program at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, but board members learned program expansions aren’t likely because of lack of space. The welding program has a waiting list. There are currently 22 students enrolled and[Read More…]
Racquet Club starts tennis sessions for new and returning adults
Starting Monday, Oct. 23, the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Racquet & Fitness Club, in partnership with the United States Tennis Association Midwest Section, is offering two programs for adults interested in tennis. The Start/ReStart Tennis programs are geared toward adults who have never played tennis or those returning to the sport[Read More…]
Chamber Expo aims to bring residents, businesses together
Local residents and business professionals can get to know each other better at next Tuesday’s Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. The first-time event is taking place from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Clubhouse at Dolphin Lake, 2700 183rd St. in Homewood. It is free and open[Read More…]
South Suburban Family Shelter awarded $20,000 grant from Mary Kay Foundation
South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Mary Kay Foundation to further the organization’s efforts to combat domestic violence and provide rehabilitation services throughout the South Suburbs and the Chicago metro region. “At SSFS, we are incredibly grateful for support from the Mary Kay[Read More…]
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