Student musicians in Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s orchestras got special attention the week of April 24 when Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) members gave small group lessons.
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Volunteers spend time sprucing up parks
The 31st annual Park Pride event Saturday brought out volunteers who spent time in one of the many parks in the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. After a long winter, the parks need sprucing up. Teams spent time spreading mulch, pulling weeds, raking up twigs and leaves and doing other simple[Read More…]
Arbor specialists plan our urban forest for generations to come
Scanning the trunk of the tree — a silver maple — it was easy to see signs of decay. A pair of large branches were already dead. Three large holes — perhaps home to squirrels and signs of internal cavities — dotted another branch. Spring buds were only visible at the very[Read More…]
Fresh Starts owner retiring after 31 years
Joann Lindholm, owner of Fresh Starts restaurant in downtown Flossmoor, is retiring after more than 30 years of running her “labor of love.” (Chronicle file photo) Joann Lindholm has two favorite sayings: “Whatever goes around, comes around so treat people like you would like to be treated: With honesty and integrity.”[Read More…]
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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…]
After downward days, little bird signals post-op hope
Viewpoint: The commentary below represents the ideas, observations and opinions of the author. And, on the seventh day after eye surgery, I saw a junco on the back patio. This probably doesn’t sound like a very big deal. Juncos are small ― about 6 inches long ― but not tiny.[Read More…]
H-F teacher appears on ‘Jeopardy! Teachers Tournament’ starting Monday
There was a buzz at Homewood-Flossmoor High School on Friday as word spread that teacher Michael Camp would be appearing as a contestant on “Jeopardy!”
Committee plans to make veterans more visible
Homewood has a photo gallery of local military veterans in the lower level of village hall, creating a public space for the faces of those who served.Now the village Veterans Committee wants to make those faces more visible, with banners displayed on light poles along main thoroughfares from Independence Day[Read More…]
H-F honor societies ask for recognition at commencement
Students from five honor societies at Homewood-Flossmoor High School petitioned the school board Monday, May 1, asking permission for 73 of their members to wear recognition cords at graduation. They said the exceptional achievements of their members, top students in the 2017 class, would be on display if they[Read More…]
H-F High math, French and Spanish honor societies induct new members
Mu Alpha Theta math honors society and the Spanish, French, Art and Tri-M Music National Honor Societies at Homewood-Flossmoor High School are inducting new members. To be selected for Mu Alpha Theta, students have an A average in regular level math classes, or grades of A and B in[Read More…]
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