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Traci Janowicz-Lillis shows her favorite skates. She has been involved in the Skate Shop most of her life, which might explain why it feels like home to her customers. (Photos by Eric Crump/ H-F Chronicle) An older gentleman, a retired professional who suffered from dementia, used to stop by the[Read More…]
Idea would be put to voters in March referendum Homewood officials Tuesday unveiled a plan to provide a revenue boost to local schools, parks and the library and cut through some red tape by becoming a home rule community. Home rule status in the village requires approval by local voters[Read More…]
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District presents a discussion and demonstration on “How to Improve Mobility” at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, as part of its Coffee and Curiosity program. Sessions meet at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St., Homewood. Personal trainer Christina Alcasid will offer information and[Read More…]
H-F grad’s plans take a detour — to Broadway. Kayla Robertson is performing in “Waitress.”
Morgan Park Academy will host “The Wonder Years of Middle School,” a conversation with students and parents about grades 6, 7 and 8, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, at the school, 2153 W. 111th St. in Chicago. Students and families will meet the admissions team, hear from students[Read More…]
Wildlife expert Dianne Cobban of Homewood hugs her cat, Binks. Cobban rescued Binks out of a house in Park Forest whose owners moved and left her. (Photo by Mary Compton/H-F Chronicle) Editor’s note: This story first appeared as the cover feature in the Oct. 1, 2017, print edition of[Read More…]
Three outstanding seniors at Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 have been named semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. They were selected based on their scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) exam administered in fall 2016. Allie Mangel of Homewood, Andronicus Marati of Homewood and Alessandro[Read More…]
Bill Beverly of Homewood, a student at Prairie State College, was selected for the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program. (Provided photo) Bill Beverly of Homewood has a goal — he wants to work for NASA. Beverly’s excitement about his future profession derives from his selection for the NASA Community College Aerospace[Read More…]
Scott Sowinski of Flossmoor plays the lead role in The Drama Group’s staging of “A New Brain.” (Provided photo) Scott Sowinski of Flossmoor will portray the lead character in The Drama Group’s presentation of the musical ‘A New Brain’ over two weekends in March. Performances are at the Drama Group’s[Read More…]
Legislation proposed by U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., that would require all future and redesigned government websites to be mobile-friendly was approved by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and is awaiting action by the full House of Representatives. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. “I’m extremely excited[Read More…]
