The Midwest Motet Society is inviting singers of all ranges to audition. Auditions are by appointment with Marie Grass Amenta, founder and music director. Information is at 708-206-0380 or at [email protected]. Rehearsals will be Tuesdays, beginning Feb. 28, in Flossmoor. The spring 2017 concerts will be April 28[Read More…]
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Low registration numbers lead to cancellation of FBBSB softball season
Flossmoor Baseball & Softball has canceled its girls softball season for the 2017 season. Girls who want to play in an organized softball league this year are encouraged to register with Homewood Baseball and Softball, according to a statement issued Saturday by the Flossmoor league. Flossmoor Baseball & Softball (FBBSB)[Read More…]
Rigorous practices, bonding are keys to H-F’s stellar girls basketball squad
It’s no secret that the Homewood-Flossmoor girls basketball team is enjoying another banner year with high hopes for the post-season play that begins next month. At the same time, there are secrets to the perennial successes of teams coached by Anthony Smith.
Five H-F seniors selected for Exelon internships
Homewood-Flossmoor High School seniors have been selected for the Exelon Generation internship program. H-F is the only high school participating in the program that typically focuses on incoming college sophomores.
Alzheimer’s information meeting Jan. 28 in Hazel Crest
The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, is hosting an educational program, “Know the Ten Signs: Early Detection Matters,” at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, at Waterford Estates, 17400 S. Kedzie in Hazel Crest. The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If[Read More…]
Local residents witness Obama’s farewell
Editor’s note: When President Barack Obama gave his farewell address in Chicago on Jan. 10, a number of Homewood-Flossmoor residents were there for the historic occasion. The Chronicle asked them to share their observations and experiences. Cosme Rios II, Tamika Spicer-Britten and Destiny Watson provided the following insights. Cosme Rios IIUsually[Read More…]
District 161 staff, residents provide input in superintendent search
When creating a profile for the position of superintendent in Flossmoor School District 161, it takes a village — or in this case, a cross section of the community. Various activities this week provided the means for district residents, community leaders and employees to express their thoughts about the characteristics[Read More…]
H-F school board and community ready to meet principal candidate finalists
The final five candidates for the principal’s position at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will be on campus the week of Jan. 23. The candidates will be welcomed to H-F by students, staff and community members. Each constituency group will spend time talking with the candidates to judge their strengths and areas[Read More…]
H-F band’s fundraiser OPA! Palooza is Saturday
Homewood-Flossmoor High School H-F Symphonic Band and H-F Viking Jazz Band present their fundraising extravaganza OPA! Palooza from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at the high school. Students will be serving up Greek specialties in the South Building cafeteria. Friends and families are invited to sit and enjoy[Read More…]
Flossmoor board OKs Buona Beef restaurant near Meijer
Despite requesting a last-minute change to slightly enlarge the building, developers of a Flossmoor Buona Beef restaurant Monday won unanimous approval from village board members. The chain, which specializes in Italian beef and sausage sandwiches, plans to build a 3,920-square-foot restaurant on an outlot at the Meijer superstore.
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