After delivering mail on the same Flossmoor route for 32 years, Dave Schmaedeke is beginning his retirement on Jan. 1. “It has been a good ride, but it is time to do something else,” said Schmaedeke
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State rolls back LLC fees
The state of Illinois, reputed to being more of a taker than a giver, delivered a gift to small business owners and prospective owners just before Christmas. On Dec. 20, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation that reduces startup, annual filing and other fees for limited liability companies (LLCs), a common[Read More…]
The secret to cinnamon rolls: It’s not actually the recipe
While I was growing up, my mother made cinnamon rolls at Christmas time. Marking days off the calendar is all well and good, but the smell of cinnamon rolls baking was how we knew Christmas season was getting serious and the big day was nearly at hand. [Recipe updated Jan.[Read More…]
New director says tennis is a game for all ages
Umang Chadda is out to make the Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet & Fitness Club a standout facility for tennis players. The game of tennis is for all ages, so Chadda is gearing up to get youngsters interested in the game. He wants to encourage young players to stay involved and discover all that[Read More…]
Homewood police seek info about truck-bicycle hit-and-run
Homewood police are seeking information about a hit-and-run accident Wednesday evening involving a pickup truck and a bicycle.
Legal aid available to Illinois veterans
Illinois veterans, active-duty service members, reservists and their dependents will be able to access free legal help for consumer, housing and family law issues through a statewide hotline and network of legal support services launched this month, according to Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights. “The men and women who bravely[Read More…]
Park district awards contract for new Splash Pad
The aging but still popular Spash Pad in Millennium Park will be replaced this spring. (Chronicle file photo) Millennium Park will get a new Splash Pad in the spring. The Splash Pad, a bubbling water fountain designed for young children, is 17 years old and has served beyond[Read More…]
H-F adds six courses to 2018-19 curriculum
The District 233 school board approved six new courses for the coming school year. Board member John Farrell said the changes and additions “reflect the ongoing effort to meet the needs of all the kids” at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. At the Dec. 19 board meeting, Nancy Spaniak, director of curriculum,[Read More…]
Jan. 20 is date for H-F music program auction
Mark your calendars for Jan. 20, the date for the live and silent auction and party supporting the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Vikings Orchestra trip to Germany.
District 161 board members voice concerns about home rule plan
The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education is still deliberating whether it will enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Homewood as the village continues its efforts to become a home rule community. A decision is expected in January but some board members are publicly stating their reservations. “I still[Read More…]
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