When athletes at Homewood-Flossmoor High School turn up with sprained ankles, broken bones and the occasional concussion, they get excellent care from two professional athletic trainers. In spring 2019, the work of Brad Kleine and Danni Werner of Athletico Physical Therapy won H-F the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Safe Sports[Read More…]
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Pickleball courts, lessons available through H-F Park District
The pickleball craze has come to the H-F area. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will make two outdoor pickleball courts at Lions Club Park, 1041 Ridge Road in Homewood, and the Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W 183rd St., is hosting a pickleball primer at various times this fall.
Enlisting everyone to end domestic violence
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, marked in October, one local agency wants to send a message that everyone can reduce violence through small actions. From its Homewood administrative office, South Suburban Family Shelter is planning a slate of activities for the month under the theme “Be the Change,” hoping to connect[Read More…]
Hidden Gem Half Marathon runners reflect on Flossmoor race
The short section of Flossmoor Road between Village Hall and Infant Jesus of Prague Church would normally be fairly quiet before 7:45 a.m. on a Saturday, but this past weekend it was buzzing with 620 runners warming up and waiting for their countdown. The runners gathered for the Hidden[Read More…]
Ceremony honoring Etel Billig and Kim Thayil set for Sept. 21
The Village of Park Forest will pay tribute to the late Etel Billig, founder of the Illinois Theatre Center where residents of the South Suburbs enjoyed quality productions under her leadership for more than three decades. In addition, Park Forest will honor native Kim Thayil, guitar player extraordinaire, at the[Read More…]
Pritzker signs Home Energy Affordability and Transparency Act
Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Home Energy Affordability and Transparency Act on Aug. 27. The legislation is intended to highlight high costs associated with alternative retail electric suppliers. “Illinois residents deserve to know what they’re getting into when signing up for alternative utility suppliers, and often that means high costs[Read More…]
Scenes from the Hidden Gem Half Marathon
Flossmoor school board considers 2020 budget numbers
The Flossmoor School Board heard a presentation on District 161’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget and a breakdown of its different funding sources on Aug. 26. The district’s preliminary budget anticipates $35,480,215 in revenue and $35,971,498 in expenses, leaving an operating deficit of $491,333. The total deficit after construction costs is[Read More…]
Flossmoor fire department gets federal grant for emergency equipment
The Flossmoor Fire Department was awarded a $222,345 federal grant to purchase updated emergency breathing equipment that will make firefighters safer when entering burning buildings. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant was announced by Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill. The grant program will help strengthen the nation’s overall level of preparedness[Read More…]
Flossmoor District 161 sees improvements to bus service
Flossmoor School District 161 administrators have been working with Paige Bus Enterprises on improving the quality of service since renewing the company’s contract in January, and say they are making progress.
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