Students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School are asking community members to step up to fight pediatric cancer by volunteering to have their heads shaved as part of the 2017 St. Baldrick’s event. The National Honor Society is sponsoring the program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 4,[Read More…]
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Four top musicians selected for Music Educators Festival
Four outstanding musicians at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will be part of the 2017 Music Educators Association All-State Festival this weekend in Peoria. The program will bring together the best student musicians from across the state. The meeting is Jan. 25 through 28.
H-F residents join Women’s March in Chicago to protest incoming administration
The District 233 school board election is past, but tensions continue between supporters and opponents of the current board and administration. Two petitions circulated this past week to register support for positions held by both sides. The District 233 school board will be taking action on 2017-18 salaries for district administrators[Read More…]
‘Tell 7’ campaign spreading the word on SSFS lack of state funding
South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) has launched a campaign to spread the word that it needs its promised funding from the state. SSFS, an agency based in Homewood that works with victims of domestic violence, is urging supporters to join the “Tell 7” initiative by doing three things: call, give[Read More…]
Police seek information on Walmart gas station robbery
The Homewood Police Department is seeking information from the public about a robbery Wednesday, Jan. 18.
Midwest Motet Society holding vocal auditions
The Midwest Motet Society is inviting singers of all ranges to audition. Auditions are by appointment with Marie Grass Amenta, founder and music director. Information is at 708-206-0380 or at [email protected]. Rehearsals will be Tuesdays, beginning Feb. 28, in Flossmoor. The spring 2017 concerts will be April 28[Read More…]
H-F symphonic and jazz bands raise money for trip to Greece
Flossmoor School District 161 school board members this week failed to approve the proposed hiring of a firm to verify the residency of students and improve the registration process. The board voted three-to-three on the administration’s recommendation. Voting for the recommendation were Stephen Paredes, Christine Marks and John Simmons. Voting[Read More…]
Low registration numbers lead to cancellation of FBBSB softball season
Flossmoor Baseball & Softball has canceled its girls softball season for the 2017 season. Girls who want to play in an organized softball league this year are encouraged to register with Homewood Baseball and Softball, according to a statement issued Saturday by the Flossmoor league. Flossmoor Baseball & Softball (FBBSB)[Read More…]
Rigorous practices, bonding are keys to H-F’s stellar girls basketball squad
It’s no secret that the Homewood-Flossmoor girls basketball team is enjoying another banner year with high hopes for the post-season play that begins next month. At the same time, there are secrets to the perennial successes of teams coached by Anthony Smith.
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During her nearly 30 years in banking, Anita Glencoe of Flossmoor has been helping to shatter the male dominant stereotypes about bankers. Anita Glencoe Today Glencoe is senior vice president/senior portfolio manager at Bank of America’s offices in Chicago, but when she started “there were very few women”[Read More…]
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