A Homewood-Flossmoor High School student is facing three felony charges after allegedly bringing a handgun to the school earlier this month, Flossmoor police said Wednesday. The student, a 16-year-old male, was charged with unlawful possession of a stolen firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm by someone under 18 years of[Read More…]
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Raymond Ondrejka of Homewood, with his long, well-tended whiskers, topped a field of five contestants in the beard contest on Sunday, July 22, at the ice cream social on Martin Avenue. The event was a celebration of the village’s 125th anniversary of incorporation, and the beard contest was one of[Read More…]
GSU open house AS Feb. 24-March 23
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District gave its employees an average 3.7 percent salary increase this year. All raises are merit based. The last to receive a raise was Executive Director Debbie Kopas. The board unanimously approved a 4 percent raise for her at its July 17 meeting. She is the only[Read More…]
Local robotics team moves on to state competition
H-F’s Tech Ninja robotics team drivers, in the black outfits on the right, guide their robot through its tasks during a tournament Feb. 10 at Marian Catholic High School. (Photos by Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) The Tech Ninja Team (TNT) is going to state. The local robotics competitors were members[Read More…]
H-F freshman’s music passion is as a blues band drummer
Stacy Norris needs your vote. No, she’s not running for office, but the 15-year-old freshman at Homewood-Flossmoor High School is the outstanding drummer with the blues band The Instinct that has been nominated for a Chicago Music Award in the ‘most talented teens’ category and they will win through online[Read More…]
Rotarian Rick Thiernau shares message of caring with D153 students
Homewood District 153 found a way to say “thanks” and recognize Rick Thiernau, a dedicated volunteer who has given years of service. In fall, the district’s nomination to the Illinois State Board of Education for Thiernau was accepted and he received a “Those Who Excel” award as a community volunteer. He[Read More…]
‘Vote No’ home rule forum March 4
The Vote No Home Rule Homewood committee is organizing a 2 p.m. March 4 forum on home rule at St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Organizers say speakers will outline the negative impact of home rule. Addressing the audience will be Thomas Joseph, government affairs director for[Read More…]
Kuumba Singers performing at All Nations Church on March 11
The Kuumba Singers of Harvard College will present a free concert in Homewood on March 11 as part of its spring tour. The Kuumba Singers, founded in 1970, is the oldest black undergraduate organization at Harvard University. Raven Fisher, an alumna of both Homewood-Flossmoor High School and Harvard, is a[Read More…]
Chick-fil-A, Panera coming to Halsted location in Homewood
Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld announced on Saturday the names of two restaurants that will be developed on the northwest corner of 175th and Halsted streets. Chick-fil-A and Panera have signed leases for restaurants that will replace the former bank building that is currently on the site. Both restaurants will have[Read More…]
Fratello’s Deli granted second sign variance
Homewood trustees approved a second sign variance Tuesday for Fratello’s Deli at 17929 S. Halsted St. The deli’s second location in Homewood will be allowed to post signs in south-facing windows. The company had hoped to include signs in its east windows, too, but village staff expressed concerns about safety[Read More…]
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