The District 233 school board agreed to update and make improvements to the Homewood-Flossmoor High School swimming pool in the South Building. Major improvements were last done 25 years ago, according to Ken Parchem, H-F business manager. He told board members the project has been on the district’s list for[Read More…]
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Marching against gun violence
H-F area young people await a train at the Homewood station ready to travel to Chicago on Saturday, March 24, to participate in the regional rally as part of the movement to end gun violence. Organizers estimate people participated in more than 800 rallies around the world. (Provided photo from Brian Quirke)
Chicago Music Awards honors H-F freshman and her bandmates
Stacy Norris, drummer with blues band The Instinct, received a Chicago Music Award when the band was named Most Talented Teens at the annual awards gala March 18.
Rep. Robin Kelly addresses gun violence in weekly Democratic Address
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. Kelly, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, calls for commonsense gun reform and highlights the voices across the country that are ushering in a chorus of change. Below is a full transcript of the address: Antonio Brown and 49 others[Read More…]
Work set to begin on Millennium Park’s Splash Pad
Young children will get to enjoy a 2018 model of the Splash Pad this summer. Construction on the new amusement is expected to begin in early April and be open to the community on Memorial Day weekend.
Juvenile arrested in robbery of elderly woman
Homewood police announced Wednesday that an arrest has been made in the robbery and assult of an elderly woman last week. Police said a 17-year-old male was taken into custody on Monday and was charged with aggravated robbery and aggravated battery. The charges stem from an incident Thursday morning, March[Read More…]
Young musicians will be in the spotlight at IPO Rising Star Showcase April 22
The Friends of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will host the annual Rising Star Showcase at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, at Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor. “We welcome another roster of outstanding performers,” said Maryellen Tomassetti, Rising Star Showcase co-chair. “Their musicianship and youth will impress all[Read More…]
Sales tax referendum passes by wide margin in Flossmoor
Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun, along with trustees and other supporters, celebrated Tuesday night the passage of a referendum question that will implement a 1 percent village sales tax.
Supporters, opponents react to Homewood home rule vote
Supporters and opponents of home rule in Homewood disagreed on what the results of Tuesday’s referendum said about the village. Opponents said safeguards against potential abuse were not strong enough. Proponents noted the influence of outside groups in the campaign.
Homewood voters reject home rule; Flossmoor OKs sales tax hike
Home rule won’t be coming to Homewood. Voters overwhelmingly rejected the designation. Flossmoor voters, however, gave strong support to a one-cent sales tax.
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