Flossmoor’s electoral board is expected to reach a decision on petition challenges to a village board candidate at a continued hearing this week.David Bruni, the candidate facing a challenge, says Cook County determined last week that he has enough valid signatures on his petitions to qualify for the April 2[Read More…]
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Saturday’s ‘That’s Amore’ fundraiser helps get H-F singers to Italy
“That’s Amore!” will give guests a quick trip to Italy on Saturday, Jan. 19, when Homewood-Flossmoor High School students and their supporters serve up the food and music of Italy for the annual auction.
At local ceremony, Kelly shows ‘girl power’ to excited supporters
U.S. Rep. Robin L. Kelly of the 2nd Congressional District Monday was locally sworn in by Cook County Judge Anna Demacopoulos after being re-elected in November.
Interim director named at Homewood Public Library
Kathy Parker is serving as the interim director of the Homewood Public Library following the resignation of Amy Crump who left the director’s position in December.
Improvements OK’d on H-F’s North Building
The District 233 School Board has approved several major improvement projects for the Homewood-Flossmoor High School North Building, including replacing the windows and the building’s elevator.
Despite objections, parking variance approved for dentist
The Homewood village board approved a parking variance Tuesday for a new dental office on 183rd Street despite the objections of two nearby business owners. Basit Nisbeth purchased a vacant property at 2421 W. 183rd Street. The building he rented in Glenwood was set to be torn down. Homewood code requires[Read More…]
H-F Vikings take game from Thornton
Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s Vikings boys basketball overpowered Thornton 65-52 Tuesday and improved their record to 10-4. Senior forward Issac Stanback led H-F with 21 points, 10 rebounds, three steals and two assists.
Homewood reaches parking agreement with St. Joseph church
Homewood village trustees approved an agreement Tuesday that will help alleviate potential future parking issues caused by changes soon to come around village hall. Public parking will now be allowed at St. Joseph church at 17949 Dixie Highway, across the street from the village complex, compensating for the anticipated loss of spaces[Read More…]
Flossmoor board overturns truck parking ban
Flossmoor residents can now legally park pickup trucks in their driveways after the Flossmoor Village Board voted Monday to change a decades-old ban. The vote was unanimous among the six trustees. Mayor Paul Braun, who abstained from voting, called the vote a “landmark” decision for the community.
Sign-up starts for District 161 Girls of the Run program
For the seventh consecutive year, Flossmoor School District 161 female students will have the opportunity to participate in the annual Girls on the Run program. Girls on the Run is a nationwide nonprofit organization that helps girls develop a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. Girls on the Run is a nationwide nonprofit[Read More…]
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