Parker Junior High School had 32 students honored by the Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education May 8 for their outstanding projects in the Chicago Metro History Fair.
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Gov. Rauner applauds outstanding H-F High School arts programs
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner got a first-hand look at Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s outstanding arts programs on Friday. At every stop on his visit he cheered “Go Vikings!” and gave congratulations to students and teachers for their outstanding work.
Flossmoor resident recalls artistic life
Dolores Janowiak with one of her many creations. (Photo by Sharon L. Filkins) Upon entering the main reception area at Sunrise Assisted Living in Flossmoor a visitor’s eyes are immediately drawn to a large, bright, multi-colored block quilt hanging from the two-story domed ceiling. The brightness and beauty of[Read More…]
You Matter 2 Day to help youth discuss issues, develop leadership skills
Youth leadership organization You Matter 2 will host You Matter 2 Day from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 3. The event at Heather Hill Elementary School, 1439 Lawrence Crescent in Flossmoor, is an opportunity for Chicago-area students in fourth through eight grade to participate in workshops that[Read More…]
Western Avenue Principal Prosen headed for Oak Brook school
Western Avenue School Principal Chad Prosen resigned this week. He will become the new principal at Brook Forest School in Butler District 53 in Oak Brook beginning with the 2017-18 school year. The District 53 school board approved Prosen’s hiring on May 8.
Talent and dedication leads to H-F student drama interpretation state honors
Being in any competition is intense. To have 19 Homewood-Flossmoor High School students act on a stage as one unit takes talent, patience, skill and training. That, and hours of rehearsals led to a third place win for the Group Interpretation team’s presentation of “Jekyll and Hyde” at the[Read More…]
H-F dramatic interpretation takes honors at state competition
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School dramatic group interpretation team took third place honors for their 30-minute performance of “Jekyll and Hyde” at the Illinois High School Association’s Drama and Group Interpretation State Finals at the University of Illinois-Springfield in March.
Homewood village board members sworn in again
There were no new faces, but village officials were sworn in at the Homewood board meeting Tuesday. Cook County Judge Toya Harvey swore in Village President Richard Hofeld, Clerk Marilyn Thomas and Trustees Larry Burnson, Anne Colton and Barbara Dawkins. All were easily re-elected to their respective positions in the[Read More…]
Kluger leaderboard May 2017
Flossmoor village officials, along with developer Dan Abdo (fourth from right), Tuesday commemorated the start of the Starbucks and AT&T building project. (Photo by Tom Houlihan/H-F Chronicle) 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[Read More…]
Big machines will rule in Homewood on May 20-21
Big machines will be on display and in action May 20-21 at the annual Homewood Rail Fest, the Homewood Public Works Open House and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Touch a Truck event. The Homewood Science Center will host a PopUp Science event with activities that explore the physics of railroads and rollercoasters.
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