As the song says, there’s “something for everyone” during 2018-2019 season of The Drama Group, a mainstay of the south suburban theater scene for 88 years. That classic melody that opens “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” – one of the ensemble’s offerings this year[Read More…]
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H-F High’s Nakamura named National Merit semifinalist
Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior Kensuke “Ken” Nakamura of Homewood has been named a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. He is in the International Baccalaureate Program at H-F and is a member of the Viking Symphonic Band, H-F Viking Jazz Band and Viking Choir. He also is a member of[Read More…]
Four District 153 staff honored with Morin Award
The Jerry Morin Educational Excellence Award was presented to four outstanding Homewood District 153 staff members at the Sept. 24 school board meeting. The Morin Award is given in honor of former school board member Jerry Morin, who always had a future vision and made certain the district’s plans looked[Read More…]
Teen facing multiple charges after shots are fired on Flossmoor street
A Flossmoor teenager was charged with three weapons-related felonies less than 24 hours after shots were fired at an intersection in the village, police said. The 17-year-old male was arrested at his home at 1:20 p.m. on Sept. 29, and is in custody as a juvenile in the Cook County[Read More…]
District 233 school board approves $62.52 million budget for 2019
The District 233 school board approved a projected operating budget of $58.77 million for Homewood-Flossmoor High School for the 2019 fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. Expenses are projected to be $58.73 million leaving the district with a balance of $40,000. The biggest share of the budget is $40 million[Read More…]
Late fee approved for tax on restaurants in Homewood
Restaurant owners in Homewood will pay a $100 fine for being late with sending monthly tax payments to the village. At the Sept. 25 meeting, village board members approved the late fee on Homewood’s places for eating tax, a 2 percent tax approved in 2014. The tax was aimed at[Read More…]
First time entrant wins Homewood’s chili cook-off
Was it the voodoo that made Dan Taylor’s chili so delicious? Whatever he mixed into the pot, his Voodoo Chili won him first place in the amateur section of Homewood’s annual chili cook-off, part of Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 29, in downtown Homewood. It was his first time entering[Read More…]
Second City comedy revue “Made in America: Some Assembly Required” is Oct. 6
The comedy revue, Second City’s Blue Company, presents “Made in America: Some Assembly Required” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Governors State University’s Performing Arts Center. The Blue Company, a cast of six, may have Second City stars of the future to match the star power from its past,[Read More…]
Homewood Science Center puts tickets on sale for 3rd Walk Walton event
Tickets are on sale for the Homewood Science Center’s third Walk Walton fundraiser celebrating nature, science, music and crafts on Sunday, Oct. 21, at the Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 W. Ridge Road in Homewood. Discounted rates apply for tickets purchased by Oct. 10. Individual and group rates are available.
Homewood Fire Department to keep 1997 pumper, sell 2007 truck
The Homewood village board approved the sale of the fire department’s 11-year-old fire engine that has become too costly to repair. Instead, the department will keep a 21-year-old fire truck in reserve. The department purchased a new fire Pierce Enforcer fire engine this year. It was originally meant to replace[Read More…]
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