Charges have been filed against two men in connection with a shooting and fight at the Walmart gas station at 17550 S. Halsted St. on Sunday, June 24. Shmauer Banks, 20, of Chicago, and Deldeaundraa McKinnon, 19, of Dolton, were each charged with mob action and aggravated battery in a[Read More…]
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H-F High administrators given merit raises
District 233 awarded merit pay to seven administrators at its meeting Tuesday, June 19. The vote was 5-2. Merit pay is a way the board recognizes the quality of work by Homewood-Flossmoor High School administrators and the extra hours administrators give outside of the regular school day, said Superintendent Von[Read More…]
4th H-F athletics golf event planned
Reservations are being accepted for the fourth annual H-F Red & White Golf Classic set for Friday, Aug. 10. The event at Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park will have a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Tickets are $150 per person for golf and dinner, or $75 for a dinner guest. [Read More…]
Quickly and quietly, Bakewell Bakery closes in downtown Flossmoor
Two years after it opened in downtown Flossmoor, Bakewell Bakery has closed in somewhat mysterious fashion. The bakery, which cooked up sweet and savory English treats, was open as recently as Saturday, June 23. It was closed as normal on Sunday. At 5:15 a.m. June 25, Bakewell posted on its[Read More…]
District 233 hires consultant to start strategic planning
The District 233 school board agreed on a 6-1 vote to hire a consultant to help the board develop a new strategic plan. At the June 19 board meeting, members agreed to an $11,900 contract with Robert Mandonia of RJM Consulting Services, Inc., who will help develop a five-year strategic[Read More…]
Homewood couple say they tried to stop fight, shooting
A Homewood couple say they tried to stop a fight that resulted in two people being shot outside Walmart, 17550 S. Halsted Ave., shortly after 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 24. Cara Lawlor told the Chronicle on Monday she dove on top of a man being kicked in the head and[Read More…]
Vice District seeks second incentive extension
Vice District Brewing is requesting that Homewood officials approve a second extension for a business incentive funding agreement. The village board will consider the request at its regular meeting Tuesday, June 26. The craft brewery was approved in September 2016 for $100,000 in financial assistance to develop a brewery and[Read More…]
Two people shot Sunday night at Walmart fuel station
Two people were shot Sunday night during an altercation at the Walmart fuel station, 17550 Halsted St., in Homewood. Homewood police said officers responded to the scene shortly after 8 p.m. after receiving reports of a disturbance that included shots fired. “Responding officers located two persons with gunshot injuries and[Read More…]
Steward’s volunteer efforts win award for mentoring group
When Flossmoor resident Kristopher Steward started volunteering, he didn’t set out to win any honors. Giving his time through 100 Black Men of Chicago was simply his way of being helpful. His efforts have paid dividends, both for the teens and the organization.
Area Students Receive Bachelor Degrees from The College of Wooster
WOOSTER, Ohio — The following area students, all alums of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, received a bachelor degree from The College of Wooster during commencement exercises on May 14: Grace Hodges, Homewood, bachelor of arts in anthropology. Hodges served as the music director of both “After These Messages” and “Woo Sang[Read More…]
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