Ashley Van Sipma represents the fifth generation of her family to help run the jewelry business. (Photos by Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle) It’s not too unusual to find a second generation involved in a family business. However, when it comes to a third-generation, there aren’t a lot of those around.[Read More…]
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Unique ‘groundbreaking’ points toward Flossmoor economic development
There were hardhats and at least one shovel. But it was hardly the usual groundbreaking ceremony. Flossmoor elected officials and department heads Tuesday stood with Dan Abdo, the developer of the Starbucks and AT&T outlets that are being built at the village’s Meijer complex. Work has been underway for two[Read More…]
Fratello’s expands deli business with new shop on Halsted Street
Fratello’s Cafe and Deli is expanding. It’s new shop on Halsted Street will open this week, according to the owners. That doesn’t mean the downtown deli is going away. The new shop is part of an expansion project.
Davis: Compromise school funding legislation puts districts ‘on right path’
Monday’s passage of a compromise school funding bill in the Illinois House was “20 years in the making,” state Rep. Will Davis said.
Janine Stroemer, H-F speech coach, earns Diamond Award
The National Speech & Debate Association’s Honor Society has presented Homewood-Flossmoor High School teacher Janine Stroemer with the Diamond Award in recognition of her outstanding work in coaching H-F students.
Flossmoor library survey, neighborhood nights target growth, programs
Flossmoor Public Library has two initiatives this fall, both aimed at growth and moving forward in the years to come. Residents have been asked to fill out a survey that rates current services and what steps need to be taken to improve the library, especially regarding advances in technology.
Homewood approves expansion of quarry blasting near Halsted
The Homewood village board has approved a special use permit for Hanson Material Service to expand its mining facility at the Thornton Quarry. Hanson listed the property at 17401 Halsted Street as vacant since a gas station on the site closed about 25 years. Homewood officials said Hanson intends to begin blasting[Read More…]
September 2017 e-edition
A Flossmoor house was destroyed on New Year’s Day as firefighters from several communities battled flames and below-zero temperatures. The house, in the 1800 block of Oak Lane Road, was already in flames when firefighters arrived shortly after 10 a.m. on Jan. 1. “The building was fully involved prior to[Read More…]
Speaker Madigan says compromise bill will help school kids
After the Illinois House of Representatives approved a new funding formula for schools Monday, Aug. 28, House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement: “Today we saw compromise. Instead of pitting children and communities against each other, Democrats and Republicans came to an agreement on much of what’s in[Read More…]
Kelly responds to president’s pardon of controversial sheriff
On Saturday, Aug. 16, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, released this statement following President Trump’s pardon of former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio for criminal contempt: “I am outraged by this ‘law and order’ president’s flippant disregard for basic rule of law and[Read More…]
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