The Homewood and Flossmoor Police Departments joined other enforcement agencies for the Illinois Special Olympics Torch Run June 6, carrying the “Flame of Hope” that symbolizes courage and a celebration of diversity.
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South side of Calumet station to close Monday for renovation
Metra announced on Monday that beginning 10 a.m. Monday, June 12, the south entrance and southern half of the Calumet platform will be out of service for about six months to complete a station renovation project. The north end of the station, which has been closed since Aug. 30, 2016,[Read More…]
Garden walk June 25 to benefit two local charities
The seventh annual Southland Community Garden Walk, sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women South Cook Section, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 25.Six gardens will be featured in Flossmoor, Homewood and Olympia Fields. Garden experts will be available in each. Advance tickets are[Read More…]
Pets on Parade unveiled at Art & Garden Street Fair
(Photo by Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Homewood Events Manager Allisa Opyd drops a tent wall Friday at the Art & Garden Street Fair to reveal the Pets on Parade statues decorated by local businesses and community groups. The collection of statues will be on display all day Saturday. Sometime after[Read More…]
Braun starts third mayoral term as village board takes office
Winners of this spring’s municipal election were sworn in at the June 5 Flossmoor village board meeting. Brian Driscoll, Flossmoor’s newest village trustee, took the oath of office along with three incumbent board members — Mayor Paul Braun and Trustees Diane Williams and Philip Minga. Joni Bradley Scott, the new village clerk,[Read More…]
School staff members recognized for outstanding service
As the school year ends, teachers, administrators and staff are retiring from Homewood-Flossmoor schools. Whether it was giving a short term or more than 30 years of service, the work of these staff members has been greatly appreciated by all they came in contact with during the school day.[Read More…]
Local volunteers seek support for Alzheimer’s disease research Friday and Saturday
A group of local residents will be seeking support this weekend to further the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Led by Al and June Fidanza of Homewood, about 20 volunteers will be accepting donations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10, at Walt’s Food Center,[Read More…]
H-F High quizbowl team in national championship for second time
For the second year in a row, a Homewood-Flossmoor High School team has been selected to compete at the National Scholastic Championship quizbowl competition this weekend, June 10 and 11.
Annual Drivin’ the Dixie car tour route goes through Homewood and Flossmoor
The 16th annual Drivin’ the Dixie event on Saturday, June 17, marks the 102nd year of Dixie Highway, a major state thoroughfare and one of the nation’s early interstate highways. Drivers will take to Dixie Highway from Blue Island to Momence, stopping in Homewood and Flossmoor along the way.
Marian Catholic Spartans in state baseball tourney Friday
The Marian High School baseball team, which is headed to the Division 3A state finals on Friday. (Provided photo) The Marian Catholic High School Spartans baseball team will be competing in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) state finals for the Division 3A championship. A 10-0 win over Solorio Academy[Read More…]
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