First the good news about the 2016 Flossmoor village tax levy, which was unanimously approved Monday night. The levy, according to Mayor Paul Braun, is expected to be “tax neutral” and will not lead to either a noticeable increase or decrease in the village’s portion of property tax bills next[Read More…]
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Tremendous community response to H-F principal search
Consultants helping Homewood-Flossmoor High School find its next principal were pleasantly surprised by the outpouring of responses received from persons at four focus group sessions and through online surveys. Consultants from BWP and Associates told members of the school board’s Personnel Committee on Monday, Dec. 5, that they were stunned[Read More…]
Arrest made in railway guard’s shooting death
An East Hazel Crest man was arrested Sunday night in connection with the shooting death of a railway security guard on Nov. 26 in Harvey. Rashad Williams, 24, was arrested by Harvey police about 9 p.m. in Chicago Heights, according to ABC7 News. Williams reportedly is a convicted felon with[Read More…]
First snow
Prairie State College (PSC) has announced its Dean’s List from the fall 2016 semester. Dean’s List full-time students take at least 12 credit-hours of classes, maintain a 3.75 grade point average (GPA) or better for the semester and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0[Read More…]
‘Hate Has No Home Here’ signs helping to heal country’s divide
Connie Fritsche of Flossmoor got excited when a friend in Evanston told her about a special “Hate Has No Home Here” sign campaign begun after the contentious presidential election. She led a local effort to raise money for yard signs with that slogan.
Beans & Greens 04Dec2016
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., is hosting a Housing Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, at the Lan-Oak Park District office, 2550 178th Street, Lansing. Participants will have the opportunity to apply for a loan modification. They also can learn about foreclosure prevention, first-time[Read More…]
Speed, experience paying off for H-F boys basketball squad
The H-F Vikings are off to a fast 5-0 start after Friday’s 80-48 victory over Thornridge in a SouthWest Suburban crossover game in Flossmoor. Earlier, H-F swept four straight games in the Chicago Heights Classic, defeating Thornton Fractional South, Englewood, Bloom Township and Marian Catholic in a memorable 74-73 win[Read More…]
Scenes from Holiday Lights 2016
Homewood District 153 Superintendent Dale Mitchell, center, congratulates Melanie Mandisodza, director of student services, and Scott McAlister, principal at James Hart School, on their academic accomplishments. (Photo by Marilyn Thomas/ H-F Chronicle) They work in Homewood schools by day. But for months, they were students themselves. At its February meeting, the District 153 school board[Read More…]
Rachel the SSHS guest
The Flossmoor Public Library has a new director. Aaron Carlin will take over as library director on March 13. He replaces Megan Millen, the director for the past 14 years. Last November she became director of the Joliet library system. Carlin was previously manager of the Randall Oaks branch in[Read More…]
Klugers Dec2016
Winners of the 2017 Homewood Chocolate Fest Bake-Off are, from left, Hailey and Patricia Stepp, third place; Michelle Estes, first place; and Lee Brauer, second place. (Photo by Eric Crump/ H-F Chronicle) Chocolate lovers had their fill of “sweetastic,” “delicious,” “terrific” treats at Homewood’s 15th annual Chocolate Fest on Saturday, Feb. 18. It[Read More…]
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