Two Park Forest residents have been accused of attempted armed robbery after allegedly threatening two people in Homewood on April 20. Mark Blankenberger, 34, of Cherry Street, and Jaryl Johnson, 29, of the 3200 block of Western Avenue, each have been charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery, according[Read More…]
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H-F journalism students win state honors
Two Homewood-Flossmoor High School journalism students won top honors in the Illinois High School Association’s statewide journalism contest April 28. First place honors were awarded to Lior Rafalovitz, a senior, for her two-page yearbook layout design, and Emma McKillip, a junior, won third place in photography. They were among 10[Read More…]
Districts to receive additional funds under new funding model
The Illinois State Board of Education has notified school districts serving Homewood and Flossmoor of the new monies they will receive under the Evidence-Based Funding for Student Success Act of 2017. The measure is meant to comprehensively change the way school districts receive the bulk of state funds sending more[Read More…]
District 233 business manager leaving in June
Ken Parchem, the business manager at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, is leaving to become the chief school business official at Lemont High School. Parchem has been with District 233 for 13 years. He started his career as an accountant and went on to earn a certification for school finances. Under his[Read More…]
Recycling revamp: Taking a fresh look at a maturing environmental practice
It’s been nearly 30 years since Homewood Disposal Service began curbside pickup of recyclables. Much has changed, but the community remains committed to this aspect of environmental stewardship.
Flossmoor library looking for new chief after director resigns
Aaron Carlin resigned his post as director of the Flossmoor Public Library last week. Library Board President Anne Thiros Tuesday, May 1, confirmed that Carlin had resigned and that he was no longer at the library.
Children’s author offers Churchill students a storyteller’s magic words
Churchill students get lessons in writing and storytelling from the author of the Mr. Lemonchello book series.
H-F board’s finance committee holds off on first step for performing arts additions
With the price tag for major renovations and building additions at Homewood-Flossmoor High School coming in higher than expected, the school board’s finance committee held off on taking the first step on the project. At its meeting Tuesday, committee members Jody Scariano, Tim Wenckus and Steve Anderson put off directing[Read More…]
Homewood board welcomes new trustee
New Homewood Trustee Lauren Roman, left, receives congratulations from Village Clerk Marilyn Thomas after taking the oath of office at the board of trustees’ April 24 meeting. (Photos by Quincy Crump/H-F Chronicle) Homewood trustees welcomed the newest member of the board during the regular meeting Tuesday, April 24. Lauren[Read More…]
Posse Foundation names Willis, Dinwiddie 2018 scholarship winners
Arthur Willis of Homewood and Alec Dinwiddie of Flossmoor have been selected as Posse Scholars for 2018. The Posse Foundation is a national organization working with colleges and universities to support talented students from diverse backgrounds by providing four-year, full-tuition leadership scholarships.
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