There were plenty of hugs, laughs and stories to tell when about 100 Homewood-Flossmoor High School students returned to Homewood’s James Hart School for a party saluting their successes. Members of the Hart Class of 2013, graduating Sunday from H-F, were welcomed back on Thursday, May 25, for the[Read More…]
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Governors Highway will be closed to through traffic for two months
As a Cherry Creek flood control project begins, Governors Highway will be closed to through traffic between Flossmoor Road and 183rd Street. John Brunke, Flossmoor’s public works director, said Thursday that the road closure starts June 12 and will last about two months. Local traffic will be allowed on most[Read More…]
Three new board members serving Homewood Library
The Homewood Public Library board of trustees welcomed three new members and approved its 2018 budget at the May 17 meeting. Outgoing board president Murray Barr administered the oath of office to three members. Percy Harris, Adrienne River and Patricia Mosley Smith.
‘Touch a Truck’ lets kids have a look
Most kids see trucks drive by, but the “Touch a Truck” program let them get inside and pretend to drive the monsters of the roadway.
IPO summer music at Ravisloe begins June 14
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its five summer concerts in the IPO@Ravisloe series featuring IPO musicians and friends. The 7 p.m. Wednesday concerts feature IPO ensembles at Ravisloe Country Club, 18231 Park Ave. in Homewood. Each concert brings a special flavor to the performance. The opening program[Read More…]
Talented H-F junior earns perfect ACT score
Allie Mangel of Homewood has many talents. She proved that point by earning a perfect score on the ACT exam, and a near-perfect score on the SAT exam.
Art & Garden Fair anniversary: A week of art, science, music and food
To celebrate 10th anniversary Art & Garden Street Fair, Homewood is planning a colorful extension to the two-day festival, giving it a four-day lead-in called Art Week: Changing Lives Through Giving. Music, art and science events run Monday through Saturday. See the schedule here.
Area residents flock to Homewood Farmers Market opening day
Balloon creations, music, food, fresh produce, bedding plants and Hunt & Gather market vendors, aided by warm, sunny weather, brought a big crowd to the opening day of the Homewood Farmers Market summer season on Saturday, May 27. “This is the busiest opening day we’ve ever had,” said Market Manager Kate[Read More…]
Nation’s war dead honored at Memorial Day parade, ceremony
With American flags in hand, hundreds of community members lined the streets of Homewood Monday to watch the annual Memorial Day parade and pay homage to the nation’s fallen service men and women Many veteran groups marched and waved in the parade, followed by the Homewood police and fire departments.[Read More…]
H-F High School investing in computer technology updates
At Homewood-Flossmoor High School, “technology doesn’t drive our curriculum. It’s part of our curriculum,” Gary Posing told board of education members. Posing, director of information technology, gave that assessment to the District 233 board May 16 before it approved spending on technology upgrades.
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