The Cancer Support Center is hosting its first Survivor Camp on Saturday, Sept. 16, designed to give information and tools for cancer survivors. The free event is open to anyone who has battled or is currently battling cancer. Caregivers are welcome to join and take part in the sessions as[Read More…]
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Letter: Justice remains elusive for Emmett Till
Editor, I appreciate the articles written in the June 1 (H-F Chronicle) issue, “Family helps bring stories to life at national museum” by Jade Greear, and “Black man’s history being included in American story” by Paul Thornton. The article written by Paul Thornton is one expressing the importance of[Read More…]
Police say Hart student’s alleged threats considered unfounded
Threats against students at James Hart School in Homewood may have been posted online in jest, but they were taken very seriously by the Homewood Police Department and District 153 school officials. On the evening of Friday, Aug. 25, police said a Hart student saw comments on social media made[Read More…]
8th annual Fund Run for Homewood Schools is Sept. 17
Runners, walkers and supporters will gather Sunday, Sept. 17, for the 8th annual Homewood Schools Fund Run. The race, hosted by Foundation 153, raises money for programs and school initiatives that are not paid for through the school budget.
Singers invited to audition with Grande Prairie Singers
The Grande Prairie Singers will hold open auditions for all new singers on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grace Church, 266 Somonauk in Park Forest. Now in its fifth decade, the group will open its season with a Christmas-themed concert on Dec. 10, at St.[Read More…]
Rabid bat found in downtown Homewood
A rabid bat was found in downtown Homewood on Aug. 23, according to an alert posted by Donna Alexander, administrator of Cook County Animal and Rabies Control. The bat, found in the 1900 block of Ridge Road, was determined to be rabid by the Illinois State Public Health Laboratory, she[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center sets Fall Walk of Hope for Oct. 1
“Be a Super Hero” is the theme for the Oct. 1 Cancer Support Center’s Fall Walk of Hope. The annual fundraiser supports the center’s programs and resources, which are provided at no charge to anyone living with a cancer diagnosis, as well as to their loved ones. The goal this[Read More…]
H-F Foundation sponsors golf outing on Sept. 15
It’s a golf, dinner and the Homewood-Flossmoor High School homecoming football game extravaganza on Sept. 15 for the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Money raised from the event supports activities and equipment for the high school’s various student organizations. In 2016-17, the foundation gave $20,000 in grants to support[Read More…]
New squad car cameras allow remote viewing of police activity
Flossmoor police officials will soon be able to monitor traffic stops and other activity on camera, and in real time. Following this week’s approval of new squad car camera systems, remote viewing of law enforcement activity will be possible at Flossmoor’s police station. Village board members, at the Aug. 21[Read More…]
GSU/CPA Decades leaderboard Aug-Sept2017
Umang Chadda is out to make the Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet & Fitness Club a standout facility for tennis players. Umang Chadda The game of tennis is for all ages, so Chadda is gearing up to get youngsters interested in the game. He wants to encourage young players to stay involved and[Read More…]
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