They can be found every day in stores and freezers in Homewood and are a common addition to dinner plates. And surprisingly, some local residents also have them in their backyards. Racheal Middleton is one of 18 Homewood residents raising chickens.
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National firefighter agility testing center opens in Homewood
Start with a 50-pound weight simulating a firefighter’s coat, pants, boots, gloves, airpack, mask and tools and an additional 25-pound airpack for high rise fires. Then try to climb 18 flights of stairs, carry a person weighing 165 pounds, extend a ladder, carry heavy tools, break through a door[Read More…]
2 Montessori schools in H-F provide child-centered alternative to traditional schools
There are more than 4,000 Montessori schools in the United States and two of the child-centered schools are located within the communities of Homewood and Flossmoor.
Homewood, Hazel Crest ask judge for order requiring Harvey to fix water system
Homewood and Hazel Crest will ask a Cook County Circuit Court judge on Friday to direct Harvey to repair its water system. The request comes two weeks after Judge Kathleen Pantle’s July 19 ruling, which took control over water finances* away from Harvey’s municipal government. She is appointing a receiver[Read More…]
Salon seeking donations for food pantry, Michael Case Fund
A local business in Flossmoor holding two fundraisers in August, with hopes of giving back to those in need. Doyle Designed Salon will be donating 10 percent of all hair services proceeds from Aug. 1 to 6 to the Pantry of Rich Township. The salon is also collecting canned goods[Read More…]
Homewood woman directs production in Indiana
Homewood resident Kate Wiersma will direct the Seedlings Theatre Company’s production, “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged,” Aug. 4 through 20 at the M&M Theatre, 227 Center St. in Hobart. “The show works on so many levels,” said Wiersema. “Kids will love the physical humor, people who love Shakespeare[Read More…]
H-F Racquet Club adds space for ‘boot camp’ workouts
If the idea of fitness boot camp makes you wary, you’re not alone. But if it gets your pulse racing, the new facility at the Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet and Fitness Club might be the perfect spot.
Mancini promoted in Homewood Public Works Department
Joe Mancini, an employee in the Homewood Department of Public Works since 2001, was promoted to fleet supervisor July 3.
Armed robber hits Southgate Mini Mart late Saturday
Homewood police are seeking information about an armed robbery at Southgate Mini Mart that occurred at about 11:58 p.m. on Saturday, July 29.
Drum majors ready to lead H-F’s marching band
When the 200-member Homewood-Flossmoor High School marching band takes the field this school year, they will be led by three drum majors.
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