Peer mediators at Homewood-Flossmoor High School are more than referees — they’re problem solvers who help students listen to one another. The club members are peacemakers.
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H-F High School stakeholders weigh in on principal search process
Consultants conducting the search for a new Homewood-Flossmoor High School principal met Tuesday with more than 100 students, staff and community members. Four representatives of search firm BWP and Associates facilitated three public meetings to begin gathering views from H-F High School stakeholders that will help them find a candidate[Read More…]
Flossmoor police get green light to hire two new officers
Flossmoor is adding two more officers to its police force. Faced with evidence that calls to the newly opened Meijer store could strain police response in the rest of the community, village board members Monday unanimously voted to hire the additional officers. R.E.M. Management Services, a Lansing-based consulting firm, recently[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider 2 special use permits for relocating businesses
Homewood trustees will consider two special use permit requests Tuesday from businesses that plan to move a few blocks from their current locations. Caprice O’Bryant of Excuse Free Fitness is requesting a permit to allow the business to operate at 18725-18727 Dixie Highway, next door to the current location at[Read More…]
Redecorating Homewood
(Photos by Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Members of the Homewood Beautification Committee work on Saturday to give the downtown area a festive look. From left, Annie McLaughlin, Arla Blocker, Sean Nettle, Karen Wahlers and Vivian Harris work on one of the big planters at Martin Square. The group had five big[Read More…]
Election worker appreciates mayor’s thoughtfulness
It’s a welcome sight for election judges to see Mayor (Richard) Hofeld arrive at the polls every Election Day. This presidential election on Nov. 8 was no exception. Of course, we’re always glad to see our friendly mayor. But he gives us reason for more. Mayor Hofeld always personally greets[Read More…]
Initiative to recycle holiday lights, trees opens Nov. 21
Whether at the beginning of your holiday decorating or at the end, the Homewood-Flossmoor community has holiday recycling options. When you’re getting your holiday lights ready, remember to dispose of the old or unusable strings through recycling. Collection stations are open from Monday, Nov. 21, through Wednesday, Jan. 18, at[Read More…]
Flossmoor pays tribute to John Ratko’s 40 years of fire service
During his 40 years as a volunteer firefighter and paramedic in Flossmoor, Ratko repeatedly found himself in situations where he literally saved someone’s life. And he kept tabs on people who’d been on the receiving end of his lifesaving efforts. Flossmoor Village Board members paid tribute to Ratko at their[Read More…]
Man eluding police causes power outage Thursday in Homewood
A Richton Park man’s attempt to elude Olympia Fields police ended in Homewood on Thursday morning with a traffic accident that resulted in a power outage. Charles White, 59, was allegedly involved in an altercation with an Olympia Fields police officer and was attempting to elude arrest, according to Olympia[Read More…]
Girl Scouts donate cookie money for a Buddy Bench
No one should be without a friend, especially on a playground where kids play games and challenge each other on who can climb and swing the highest or run the furthest. And if you do sit out, you shouldn’t be alone. Sit with a buddy. Girl Scouts collaborated recently to[Read More…]
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