U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., will host the 5th Annual Hiring Event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District on Friday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the gymnasium of South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. Prior to the[Read More…]
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Scenes from the 2017 vigil for domestic violence victims
Richard Thiernau, right, is the Rotary Club representative to the James Hart School Interact Club. Members are, from left, Emi Hilgen, Alessia Faso, Wynton Wright and Aidan Vazquez. (Photo by Marilyn Thomas/ H-F Chronicle) Homewood District 153 found a way to say “thanks” and recognize Rick Thiernau, a dedicated volunteer who has given years[Read More…]
Registration open for H-F’s preschool program
Registration is open for the spring session of Little Vikings Preschool, Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s child development laboratory preschool program. The program is offered Feb. 20 through May 22 and is for children 3, 4 and 5 years old who are potty trained. The 3-year-olds must have a birthday by Dec.[Read More…]
U of C lab school Oct 2017
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…]
Kluger Furs Oct 2017
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…]
Technology will help Hart students create and study music
Soon there will be a new way for students at James Hart School in Homewood to make music. Over the summer, Emily Kasper, Matt Johnson and Adrienne Olsen, music faculty at Hart, designed a new curriculum that will have sixth, seventh and eighth graders using technology to explore and create[Read More…]
Rail history will come alive for Homewood’s Hobo Night on Oct. 14
Families will have a chance to make a visit to Homewood’s railroad past on Saturday, Oct. 14, when the village hosts its annual Hobo Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Homewood’s Miller was the ‘Edison’ of roller coasters
John A. Miller is renowned in the amusement ride industry as the “Thomas Edison” of roller coasters and is widely considered as the “father of the modern high-speed roller coaster.” Miller, a lifelong resident of Homewood, participated in the design of approximately 140 roller coasters and patented more than 100[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly demands action on gun violence
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., joined House Democrats to demand action to save American lives from gun violence. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, joined other Democrats in Congress in calling for legislation that would help end gun violence. (Provided photo) A united House[Read More…]
HFD adds ‘seat belt convincer’ to annual open house
There will be a new attraction at the Homewood Fire Department’s annual open house this year, a ride. The Illinois State Patrol will bring its Seat Belt Convincer apparatus to provide guests with an experience that helps remind them about the importance of wearing seat belts.
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