On Saturday, Nov. 19, the Homewood Public Library is joining with more than 2,000 libraries around the world for the ninth annual International Games Day @ Your Library celebration. The library will offer special gaming programs and events suitable for the whole family from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Patrons will[Read More…]
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H-F Park District gets finalist ranking in national parks review
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District received recognition from the National Recreation and Park District Association (NRPDA) for its outstanding work. The National Gold Medal finalist honor was presented to H-F Park District at the NRPDA annual meeting in St. Louis on Oct. 5.
Plodding along as the electoral roller coaster spins out of control
I come from a family of plodders. My father, Arthur Houlihan, was one of eight kids who grew up above a saloon on Chicago’s South Side. His father, an Irish immigrant, worked as a laborer for the street railway before marrying my grandmother, who inherited the saloon from her uncle.[Read More…]
PSC Nursing 50 years Nov2016
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…]
Redbird Cafe aims to bring ‘slow food’ approach to downtown Homewood
The former restaurant at 2057 Ridge Road is undergoing a metamorphosis. What will soon emerge is Redbird Cafe, the incarnation of one local woman’s dream. But it is a dream that owner Kim Nolen believes the community shares — for a fun, eclectic, local-sourced place to gather and eat.
Tuesday vote will decide hotly-contested national, state races
Homewood-Flossmoor area votes Tuesday will help elect the nation’s president and also make their choices in other federal, state and county contests. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Homewood Holiday Lights 2016
Sue Armato, executive director of the Cancer Support Center, with her husband, Sam, and daughters Ally and Abby. (Provided photos) Cancer survivor Sue Armato felt like a queen for a day, thanks to the special efforts of the staff at JCPenney’s in Calumet City that wanted to draw attention to January[Read More…]
Search firm hired to seek out best candidate for H-F principal
The search for the next Homewood-Flossmoor High School principal has begun now that the school board has selected BWP and Associates as its consultant. The firm laid out a plan last week to begin meeting with H-F constituencies, and has already posted the position on its own website and other[Read More…]
Two redevelopment measures, two liquor licenses on Homewood trustees’ agenda Tuesday
Homewood trustees will consider two measures Tuesday that would contribute to downtown redevelopment projects. The first is a measure that would change the arrangement to help Third Coast Developers acquire a building on Ridge Road that is part of a planned develop of a residential/retail center.Trustees agreed in October to[Read More…]
Community invited to learn about H-F Racquet & Fitness Club at Nov. 12 open house
On Saturday, Nov. 12, the community will have an opportunity to walk through the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club facilities and learn about its programs when the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District hosts an open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the facility, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. The[Read More…]


