Homewood-Flossmoor High School seniors have been selected for the Exelon Generation internship program. H-F is the only high school participating in the program that typically focuses on incoming college sophomores.
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Alzheimer’s information meeting Jan. 28 in Hazel Crest
The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, is hosting an educational program, “Know the Ten Signs: Early Detection Matters,” at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, at Waterford Estates, 17400 S. Kedzie in Hazel Crest. The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If[Read More…]
Local residents witness Obama’s farewell
Editor’s note: When President Barack Obama gave his farewell address in Chicago on Jan. 10, a number of Homewood-Flossmoor residents were there for the historic occasion. The Chronicle asked them to share their observations and experiences. Cosme Rios II, Tamika Spicer-Britten and Destiny Watson provided the following insights. Cosme Rios IIUsually[Read More…]
Chronicle – Running for office in H-F
Supporters from throughout the South Suburbs will come together April 22 to mark the 20th anniversary of the Diversity Dinner, a yearly event that brings residents together for conversations on race in a friendly environment. “We say it’s one of the secrets of the South Suburbs,” said Ruby Marsh[Read More…]
District 161 staff, residents provide input in superintendent search
When creating a profile for the position of superintendent in Flossmoor School District 161, it takes a village — or in this case, a cross section of the community. Various activities this week provided the means for district residents, community leaders and employees to express their thoughts about the characteristics[Read More…]
H-F school board and community ready to meet principal candidate finalists
The final five candidates for the principal’s position at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will be on campus the week of Jan. 23. The candidates will be welcomed to H-F by students, staff and community members. Each constituency group will spend time talking with the candidates to judge their strengths and areas[Read More…]
H-F band’s fundraiser OPA! Palooza is Saturday
Homewood-Flossmoor High School H-F Symphonic Band and H-F Viking Jazz Band present their fundraising extravaganza OPA! Palooza from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at the high school. Students will be serving up Greek specialties in the South Building cafeteria. Friends and families are invited to sit and enjoy[Read More…]
Flossmoor board OKs Buona Beef restaurant near Meijer
Despite requesting a last-minute change to slightly enlarge the building, developers of a Flossmoor Buona Beef restaurant Monday won unanimous approval from village board members. The chain, which specializes in Italian beef and sausage sandwiches, plans to build a 3,920-square-foot restaurant on an outlot at the Meijer superstore.
Krispy Kreme makes Homewood a doughnut destination
For the moment, Homewood appears to be the doughnut capital of the Chicago metropolitan area. In addition to Pearson’s Bakery and two Dunkin’ Donuts shops, the first Krispy Kreme shop in the Chicago area opened at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 17815 Halsted St. after a seven-year absence from[Read More…]
Homewood attorney helps reach $18.5 million settlement
Homewood attorney Samuel Briones of the law firm Briones, Harvey & Trevino helped broker an $18.5 million out-of-court mediated settlement on behalf of his client who was seriously injured after being pinned under a car. Filiberto Perez Jr. was 7 when he and his sisters were standing on a[Read More…]
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