Foundation 153 is making changes to the annual Fund Run for Homewood schools moving it up to Aug. 25, and expanding it to a multilayered event that will include games, a parents night out event and a teachers dunk tank.
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District 161 moves toward hiring private security at Parker
Flossmoor District 161 took a step Monday toward hiring a private firm to provide security at Parker Junior High School this fall. The board held a public hearing on the subject and also recognized Parker Junior High School students who were selected to participate in an internship sponsored by the[Read More…]
Send kids ‘Chalk the Walk’ messages for back to school
Residents in Homewood and Flossmoor are encouraged to “Chalk the Walk” by writing encouraging messages on the walks around our towns as District 153 and 161 students start back to school. “Chalk the Walk” was hosted by Flossmoor schools last school year. This year both school districts are hoping to[Read More…]
Science center, economic development measures on Homewood trustees’ agenda
Homewood Science Center Executive Director Edie Dobrez is expected to present the center’s annual report in a presentation to village trustees at the regular board meeting Tuesday, Aug. 14. HSC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, but it was developed over the past three years by the village of Homewood and[Read More…]
Carlton Fisk on the course Aug. 24 for Cancer Support Center
Take a swing with Baseball Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk on Friday, Aug. 24, when he plays with participants in the Cancer Support Center’s 27th annual golf outing. Fisk, who was a White Sox catcher for 12 years, will be on the course at Ravisloe Country Club. All golfers will[Read More…]
SSHS rescues 22 dogs, 2 chickens from Harvey residence
South Suburban Humane Society officials received a call Thursday, Aug. 9, from Cook County Animal Control to rescue five abandoned dogs in Harvey. The rescue operation soon became much larger. [Update: Then the rescue got larger still. On Monday, SSHS posted an update: “One of the rescued Harvey dogs gave birth[Read More…]
Hobo Jungle, an H-F tradition, lets kids learn about tools, build summer structures
For decades, Hobo Jungle camp has been offered during the summer by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. And in all that time, it’s never lost its spirit of adventure and ingenuity. Hobo Jungle teaches its campers how to use basic carpentry tools while building themed, full-sized structures.
Parker probe heads for the sun
The Parker Solar Probe, named for former Flossmoor resident Eugene Parker, successfully began its long journey to the sun at 2:31 a.m. central time on Sunday, Aug. 12. The 10-second launch countdown begins at 22:25 in this NASA video. Parker will be the speaker at the Homewood Historical Society’s[Read More…]
After three years in Flossmoor, Time Quest adding escape rooms in Homewood
Looking for a fun outlet after a long day? Time Quest escape room in Flossmoor may be the perfect spot for you. Owner and south suburban resident Latrese Fenton created her escape room to help locals let loose after work or school. Fenton and her family experienced an escape room for[Read More…]
H-F High Foundation golf outing Sept. 7
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Foundation will host a golf outing and dinner and afterward join H-F supporters to celebrate H-F’s homecoming on Sept. 7. The golf outing is the major fundraiser for the foundation each year. In 2017-18, the foundation awarded $24,000 in grants to student organizations. The day’s events[Read More…]
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