Homewood-Flossmoor High School has been ranked among the best high schools in America by U.S. News & World Report for its performance on state-required tests, graduation rates and how well H-F prepares students for college. The rankings were announced by the H-F administration on Sept. 11. The rankings place H-F[Read More…]
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You Matter 2 Restaurant Week to raise funds for youth leadership organization
From Monday, Sept. 11 to Thursday, Sept. 14, You Matter 2 is holding a Restaurant Week Fundraiser, featuring a lineup of local food establishment partners. Restaurant patrons can support the organization’s mission to provide enriching fall programming for 6th to 12th grade students. Participate by visiting the participating restaurant during their dedicated[Read More…]
Next session of Homewood Stories is Sept. 19
Five storytellers are on the bill for the Sept. 19 Homewood Stories event. Doors open around 6:30 p.m. giving guests time to find a seat for the 7:30 p.m. show at the Community House of Flossmoor Community Church, 847 Hutchinson in Flossmoor. Guests are welcome to bring their own dinner,[Read More…]
Franciscan Health offers two free cancer survivor events in October
The Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields invites south and southwest suburban cancer survivors to save the dates for these upcoming free events. Genetics and Cancer: What Families Need to Know Join licensed and certified genetic counselor Malavika Praseed McGrail at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, for a[Read More…]
67th Park Forest Art Fair is Sept. 16-17
The 67th annual Park Forest Art Fair, one of the outstanding art shows in the South Suburbs, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16 and 17, on the Village Green in downtown Park Forest. The event is sponsored by Tall Grass Arts Association[Read More…]
Homewood police respond to armored truck robbery Tuesday
Homewood police responded at about 12:46 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, to the 17600 block of Halsted Street to investigate a report of an armed robbery. Officers learned that three armed persons approached the employee of a bank ATM armored truck and demanded money. They obtained an unknown amount of cash[Read More…]
Youth-focused nonprofit to host information session Sunday
On Sunday, Sept. 17, local nonprofit Sweet and Thrifty 2, 18667 Dixie Highway, will open its doors for a Q&A-style information session from 10 a.m. until noon. Founder Moneki Hall said the purpose of the session is to let people in the Homewood-Flossmoor area know what her organization has to[Read More…]
Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund Program closing in 60 days
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced Friday, Sept. 1, that the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) will no longer accept applications beginning at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31. ILHAF supports qualified homeowners with grants of up to $60,000 for past-due mortgage payments, property taxes, property insurance and homeowner[Read More…]
Flossmoor Fest on Sept. 9 to include increased security, youth supervision requirement
Flossmoor Fest will feature its traditional array of live music, food, vendors and activities for all ages, and this year, new provisions will be in place to increase safety for festival goers. The festival will be held in downtown Flossmoor from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9.[Read More…]
Kelly supports Department of Justice proposal to close unlicensed gun seller loophole
On Thursday, Aug. 31, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, announced her support for Attorney General Merrick Garland’s decision to sign a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) regulations to conform with The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act’s licensing requirements for gun sellers. For[Read More…]
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