Homewood officials announced Friday, March 17, that the village has hired Angela Mesaros as director of economic development. She starts work on Monday, March 20. Angela Mesaros Mesaros comes to Homewood from La Grange, where she led a large number of projects in a 15-year term as assistant community[Read More…]
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TB Eggert Insurance 2017-Jan
The next opportunity to vote for governor of Illinois is still 20 months away, but the campaign for the position is already well under way, and voters in the South Suburbs had a chance Sunday, March 5, to meet one of the four declared Democratic candidates. Chicago Alderman[Read More…]
Explore the Pour 2 set for Jan. 13
Calling all beer lovers! Explore the Pour 2 is happening Friday, Jan. 13. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s “Explore the Pour” of 2016 was so successful that the park district is ready for another great event at The Clubhouse at Dolphin Lake, Governors Highway at 183rd Street. Between 6 and 9[Read More…]
Travel Brokers 2017-Dec
Recyclepalooza, the ultimate spring cleaning event, returns to Flossmoor on May 6. The recycling event, started last year by the Village of Flossmoor Green Committee, will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at Parker Junior High School, 210 School St. Volunteers will be on[Read More…]
Travel Brokers 2017-Nov
A new superintendent has been named in Flossmoor School District 161. Dana Smith Dana Smith’s appointment to the district’s top executive position was announced at Monday’s board of education meeting. Smith will assume his new role July 1. According to a statement issued by the board, Smith is[Read More…]
Park district plans overnight trip for seniors to Branson, Mo.
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is adding a May 22 through 26 trip to Branson, Mo., for persons 55 and older as part of its spring programming. “We’ve had several seniors requesting to do overnight trips,” said Stephanie Simpson, superintendent of recreation. The park district is working with a tour company[Read More…]
Travel Brokers 2017-Oct
Three outstanding seniors at Homewood-Flossmoor High School are receiving college scholarships after being named 2017 Posse Scholars. Sopulu Andidobu Sopulu Andidobu will attend the University of Michigan, Amber Haywood will attend Cornell University and Malik Sims will attend Pomona College. The Posse Foundation partners with colleges and universities to provide[Read More…]
Travel Brokers 2017-Sept
A new superintendent has been named in Flossmoor School District 161. Dana Smith Dana Smith’s appointment to the district’s top executive position was announced at Monday’s board of education meeting. Smith will assume his new role July 1. According to a statement issued by the board, Smith is[Read More…]
Travel Brokers 2017-Aug
Kirk Powers changes a light bulb in an exterior lamp. The Homewood handyman has been fixing things big and small for more than a quarter century. He not only knows how to make things work but loves sharing his knowledge with others. (Photo by Carrie Steinweg/ H-F Chronicle) Some people are experts in one area.[Read More…]
Travel Brokers 2017-July
LifeSource is looking for blood donors to meet the needs of trauma victims and others. The measured snowfall on Monday had a negative impact on blood donations. “We’re asking all eligible donors to make a donation appointment now to help ensure blood products are available for patients in[Read More…]
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