Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun at the wheel of a DeLorean following Saturday’s dedication of the new downtown clocks. (Photo by Mary Compton/H-F Chronicle) Believe it or not, Flossmoor’s downtown clocks had their own “Back to the Future” moment more than 35 years ago. Mayor Paul Braun said the timepieces in Flossmoor’s clock tower were rendered[Read More…]
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Despite state shortfall, District 161 may end fiscal year in black
The budget, a new math curriculum and the pros and cons of hiring a firm to verify residency were tackled at this week’s Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education meeting. Also, the board honored student Diego Garcia, currently enrolled at SPEED SEJA (Special Education Joint Agreement) in Chicago Heights.
St. Joe’s religious education May 2017
Noi Monaikul, owner of Siam Restaurant in Flossmoor holds a Stir Fried plate called Five Star. (Photo by Mary Compton/H-F Chronicle) Editor’s note: In honor of Labor Day, the H-F Chronicle talked with four local people of whose passion for their work enriches the community and make it a great place to live.[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly calls proposed federal budget ‘awful’
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, released this statement concerning President Trump’s budget request released May 23: This budget can be summed up in one word: awful. It takes food out of the mouths of babies, takes heat away from seniors and[Read More…]
H-F tennis doubles pair gearing up for state title play
On Thursday morning, Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s tennis doubles team of Will Knox and Perry Hoag will be competing in the opening round of Illinois High School Association state tennis championships.
Online fund started for Homewood man following Amtrak shooting
Friends and family are asking for support for the medical bills of an Amtrak conductor and Homewood resident who was the victim of a May 15 shooting on the Naperville train platform. Michael Case, a Navy veteran, was shot in the torso, according to Naperville police. Police said Case was[Read More…]
Homewood and Thornton officials mark re-opening of bigger Menards store
Officials from Homewood and Thornton were on hand Monday, May 22, helping re-open the Menards home improvement store, at 17545 S. Halsted St., by substituting the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony with the cutting of a board using one of the store’s saws. The store will be open to the public Tuesday, May[Read More…]
H-F High improving security with front entrance changes
The District 233 school board approved a major construction project that will improve security at the Homewood-Flossmoor High School South Building main entrance. The board at its May 16 meeting awarded a $410,984 contract to Cosgrove Construction of Joliet for the work to be done over the summer months.
Job fair set for July 8 at Homewood Library
Residents are invited to a job fair from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Organizer Justin Mahwikizi of Homewood said local employers with available job openings will be on hand to meet job seekers. Participating employers represent a variety[Read More…]
Viking Orchestra planning 2018 trip to Cuba
Members of the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Viking Orchestra will tour Cuba next spring. The orchestra’s trip was announced at a May 11 meeting of about 200 parents and students. The trip is sponsored by the H-F Fine and Performing Arts Council. “This is an amazing opportunity for our students to[Read More…]
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