It was an exciting season for the Homewood-Flossmoor High School boys track and field team that culminated in a second place finish in the 3A division at the IHSA track and field state championship meet May 26.
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Wiley the border collie goes into retirement at Coyote Run
Coyote Run Golf Course is giving Wiley the border collie, its longtime mascot, a break after more than 13 years on the job. The official golf course dog responsibilities now fall to Beatrix, a six-month old rescue dog believed to be a Treeing Tennessee Brindle.
State senate passes Hutchinson’s Industrial Hemp Act, legislation heads to governor
Illinois would join a growing list of states allowing for the cultivation of industrial hemp under a plan sponsored by Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D – Chicago Heights). The bill was approved by both houses of the Illinois Legislature and awaits the governor’s signature. “Illinois has some of the best farmland[Read More…]
H-F staff awards four scholarships
The Homewood-Flossmoor Education Organization (HFEO), the union representing teachers and instructional assistants at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, has awarded four students with $500 scholarships. The winners were announced at the May honors convocation. HFEO Service Awards were presented to Kori Barnes and Christian Scott, and the HFEO Future Teacher Award was[Read More…]
H-F board committees reorganized
Steve Anderson, as president of the District 233 school board, has made several committee changes. He notified board members May 31 of the new assignments. The changes, effective June 5, are having the biggest impact on Jody Scariano, the longest serving board member. She will no longer be the Finance[Read More…]
Art & Garden becomes Artisan Street Fair with new focus, features
Families peruse vendors’ booths during the 2017 Art & Garden Street Fair. The fair has been renamed this year to Artisan Street Fair. (Chronicle file photo) Homewood is reimagining its annual summer kick-off event with an eye on the arts. The Homewood Artisan Street Fair, formerly the Spring Art[Read More…]
Pickup truck discussion returns to Flossmoor board Monday
Flossmoor’s long-standing prohibition on pickup truck parking in residential neighborhoods will be back on the agenda at Monday’s board village board meeting. According to a media advisory released Friday, the village board “will discuss the consideration of a revision to the Village of Flossmoor Zoning Ordinance which regulates the[Read More…]
Drivin’ the Dixie recognized and honored statewide
An event locals have known as something special for the past 17 years is being recognized throughout the state this year. As Illinois celebrates its 200th birthday, Drivin’ the Dixie has been named an official Illinois Bicentennial event. It’s also received four awards from the Illinois State Historical Society and an award of[Read More…]
Scenes from the opening day of Homewood Farmers Market’s summer season
Volunteer recognized for 26 years to the sport of tennis
Fely Ong of Homewood was honored for her 26 years of volunteer service to the tennis program at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Racquet & Fitness Club.
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