Maddie Moxley, a senior at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, spent part of her summer as a member of a team at the California Institute of Technology researching emotional reactions of people with autism.
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Flossmoor trustees approve 5-year strategic plan
The Flossmoor Village Board unanimously approved a Strategic Plan for 2017-2022 at its meeting Oct. 2, confident the plan will produce many benefits for the community. Work on the five-part plan began earlier this year with the assistance from Forrest Consulting of Annapolis, Md. The plan establishes strategic goals and[Read More…]
H-F Viking Orchestra plans fundraisers for spring trip
Members of the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Viking Orchestra have set several fundraisers to help reduce the expense of the orchestra’s trip to Germany this spring. On Oct. 14 and 21, orchestra members will be at the Jewel at 17705 Halsted St. selling Fannie Mae candy bars. On Oct. 28, look[Read More…]
Rabid Brewing anticipation to pay off Friday as grand opening begins
The beer is flowing. Rabid Brewing’s longer-than-expected development period is about to come to an end. On Friday, Oct. 13, and Saturday, Oct. 14, the craft brewery will host its grand opening festivities.
Sunrise October 2017
Volunteers willing to have their heads shaved to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation childhood cancer research can join others at GoodSpeed Cycles on March 25. The event also includes a raffle and auction. The St. Baldrick’s event starts at 1 p.m. at the store at 2125 W. 183rd[Read More…]
GSU Oct-Nov 2017
H-F Merit Scholars, from left, are Alessandro Vazquez, Allie Mangel and Andronicus Marati. (Provided photos) Homewood-Flossmoor High School seniors Allie Mangel, Andronicus Marati and Alessandro Vazquez have been named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. To be part of the program, the three seniors had to score exceptionally well on the[Read More…]
Homewood officials to initiate discussion whether to seek home rule status to help address community issues
At the Homewood trustees meeting Tuesday, Oct. 10, Village Manager Jim Marino plans to introduce the question of whether the village should consider seeking home rule status. The board meets at 7:30 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Marino plans to present a number of issues facing the community,[Read More…]
Grant helps Hart School teacher enhance reading materials
James Hart School teacher Jennifer Wolf is going to be redesigning her sixth grade classroom reading library using a grant from the Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation.
Boo ’10 will benefit Cancer Support Center
Celebrate the decades at the Cancer Support Center’s Boo ’10 fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 21. Guests are encouraged to come in costume from their favorite decade. “You might love the roaring ’20s, or you might be an ’80s person,” said Jeanette Bruni, co-chair. “Costumes are not mandatory, but they are encouraged.[Read More…]
International tennis player is new racquet sports manager at H-F Racquet Club
Umang Chadda, a top-ranked tennis player and world-class coach, will serve as the new racquet sports manager for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Racquet & Fitness Club.
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