South suburban officials are raising their voices against a proposed change by Cook County to the Class 8 and other tax exemption that would force contractors to pay a prevailing wage on business work sites. They say this proposed change in construction contracts could sideline all new development in the[Read More…]
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H-F senior awaits word on U.S. Air Force Academy appointment
Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior Jonathan Luong has been nominated to the United States Air Force Academy by U.S Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.).
Man found dead after Flossmoor fire was dentist’s widower
The person found dead at the scene of a Flossmoor fire has been identified as Krzysztof A. Kasinski, 78. Kasinski was the owner of the home at 2010 Collett Lane that was gutted by fire on Feb. 28. Cook County Medical Examiner spokeswoman Becky Schlikerman confirmed Kasinski’s identity after[Read More…]
Opponents host forum to make case against home rule
The Vote No Home Rule Committee, a group of residents campaigning in opposition to granting home rule authority to the village, held a forum Sunday, March 4, to present the case against the proposal.
Advocacy work for seniors, disabled wins Rep. Kelly special honors
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., received the 2018 Impact Award from the Center for Disability and Elder Law for her advocacy on behalf of the legal rights of low-income seniors and people with disabilities in the Chicago region. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. “It’s an honor to be recognized[Read More…]
Foundation 153 Fun Fair to raise money for classroom technology
The annual Foundation 153 spring event has changed. The old Spring Gala fundraiser has become the Fun Fair, a new approach but for the same cause. The event for adults will take place at Idlewild Country Club, 19201 Dixie Highway, from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 10. Tickets[Read More…]
H-F wrestler takes silver medal in state tourney
Jeff Griffin lost only one bout in the recent IHSA state wrestling tournament – and a wager with himself. “Since sophomore year, I knew that I wanted to be in the state finals. I told myself that if I didn’t win the state championship, I would wrestle in college,” Griffin joked.[Read More…]
H-F seniors reach college goal for NCAA careers in football
It’s the time of year when high school seniors and their parents start to show off new college colors — a Drake ball cap, a Western Kentucky hoodie, a Northern Illinois track jacket. There was an added twist for 10 Homewood-Flossmoor High School families on Feb. 7, when Vikings seniors[Read More…]
Mayor Paul Braun addressed the Flossmoor Hills/Highlands Civic Association
Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun attended the Feb. 20 meeting of the Flossmoor Hills/Highlands Civil Association to inform the neighbors about the sales tax referendum on the March 20 ballot. If approved, the tax would add 1 percent to the sale of all goods except groceries for home consumption and prescriptions[Read More…]
Volunteer for community cleanup on March 17
Time to go green by helping the community spring clean. The H-F Area Green Committee is hosting a spring cleanup initiative from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 17, that will have volunteers helping to clean up the trash and refurbish areas just as spring arrives. “After the snow[Read More…]
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