For the 32nd consecutive year, the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.The park district was notified of the honor by letter Feb. 23. This is the highest honor awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).[Read More…]
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Candidates for Homewood Public Library board see revenue as top issue
Two candidates and one candidate surrogate spoke Saturday, March 18, about their reasons for seeking office on the Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees. The forum at Homewood Village Hall was sponsored by the local chapter of the League of Women Voters and co-sponsored by the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle. Candidates Percy[Read More…]
Survey shows District 161 parents favor adding Mandarin classes
How do you say “Welcome to Flossmoor District 161” in Mandarin? Future students may be able to translate that expression if the district adds the Chinese language to the curriculum. No decision has yet been made by the board of education, but district administration continues to take the steps needed[Read More…]
Teacher learns she’s Golden Apple winner at surprise ceremony
The surprise announcement was accompanied by balloons, flowers, camera, family members, small children — and tears. Andrea Beaty learned she was named one of the Chicago area’s top teachers when a parade of well-wishers burst into the gym at Serena Hills School on Friday.
H-F grads featured on ‘Change Makers’ program airing March 28
Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduates Jade Greear and Destiny Watson will be two of three young adults featured in a Lifetime television program “Change Makers” airing at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 28.
H-F students win most talented teens at the 2017 Chicago Music Awards
The McDowell Brothers, Carlton and Peyton, were named Most Talented Teens in the 2017 Chicago Music Award contest on Saturday, March 18. Their debut recording, “A Tribute to Inspiration,” was released last year.
Nicor continues gas line replacement program in Flossmoor
For the past two months, Nicor Gas trucks and equipment have been a common sight in Flossmoor as crews work to modernize aging underground infrastructure. Joe DelReal, Nicor’s manager of community relations and economic development, said Thursday the project will take another six weeks to complete. Once work is finished,[Read More…]
Two Homewood businesses participate in Round It Up program to fund lymphoma research
Area residents have until March 26 to help two local businesses raise money for lymphoma research. The program, called “Round It Up,” gives customers of Family Video and Marco’s Pizza, both at 2010 183rd St. in Homewood, a chance to round up their purchase amount to the nearest dollar, donating[Read More…]
H-F High’s next principal receives warm welcome
Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s students, staff and community welcomed their new principal, Jerry Lee Anderson, with great enthusiasm.
DeLuca hosts clergy breakfast
Anthony DeLuca and Rabbi Dreyfus (Provided photo) Illinois Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, who represents areas of Flossmoor, hosted his 16th annual clergy breakfast March 3 with spiritual leaders. The event at the Michelle Obama School of Technology and the Arts in Park Forest, gave DeLuca the opportunity to[Read More…]
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