Playing racquetball is a family tradition started by Dave Adams, left. Today the game is enjoyed by, from left, his son Bob, Bob’s sons Brian and Kevin, and family friend Scott Hofstra. (Photos by Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle) Racquetball is a family tradition for Bob Adams of Homewood. Today three generations play the[Read More…]
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Homewood Public Library levy shows no tax increase
The Homewood Public Library is not expecting to see an increase in its tax levy, according to Amy Crump, executive director. The board will accept public comment on the proposed levy at a hearing at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The board’s regular[Read More…]
Approval likely for tax break extension at Flossmoor’s Ingalls facility
Flossmoor village board members are expected to approve an additional property tax break for the local Ingalls Family Care Center. Following a presentation Monday by two Ingalls officials, there were no objections to a continuation of the Family Care Center’s Class 8 tax incentive.
Homewood library hosts musician Phillip-Michael Scales on Nov. 17
The Homewood Public Library’s “Acoustic After Hours” program will feature musician Phillip-Michael Scales performing in a free program from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17. The songwriter won an International Songwriting Award in 2013. His music crosses folk and soul through catchy melodies. He is the nephew of[Read More…]
SSFS seeks runners by Nov. 30 deadline for 2018 marathon
South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) is looking for runners willing to commit to representing the agency in the 2018 Chicago Marathon. “We need to fill 20 slots allotted to us by the Bank of America Chicago Marathon by Nov. 30,” said Vicki Meilach, community outreach coordinator. The runners are part[Read More…]
Flossmoor’s proposed tax levy points to positive fiscal trends
As Flossmoor village board members prepare to act on their final fiscal responsibility of the calendar year — approving the tax levy — there’s good financial news. Board members Monday approved an estimated municipal tax levy that shows a 3.36 percent increase over last year’s number. The final levy amount[Read More…]
H-F Park District proposes $4.9 million levy
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is proposing a 2017 tax levy of $4,970,440. The board of commissioners will approve the levy at its 7 p.m. Dec. 5 meeting. The public is invited to offer comment. The meeting is at park district offices at 3301 Flossmoor Road in Flossmoor. If the[Read More…]
Growth in arts programs leads to need for H-F High additions
Fewer than a dozen community members came out Monday night to learn about the expansion plans at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The District 233 school board is considering adding an open space for rehearsals and staging, commonly called a black box theater, and additional arts classrooms, as well as remodeling current[Read More…]
‘Those Who Excel’ honors presented to District 153 staff and volunteer Richard Thiernau
Twelve staff members and a community volunteer in Homewood District 153 were honored at the 2017 Illinois State Board of Education’s “Those Who Excel” educator recognition program awards ceremony Oct. 28.
Steve Ojode named park district treasurer
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has named Steve Ojode its new treasurer. The Flossmoor resident was appointed to the voluntary position at the Oct. 17 board meeting.
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