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Parker Junior High students are headed to a national meet after winning first place in the Illinois History Day competition performing an Illinois case that led to employee safety reforms. The team will be at the University of Maryland June 14 through 18 competing in the middle school division for[Read More…]
The Homewood Village Board approved a Class 8 property tax relief incentive for 18123 Harwood Ave., which houses Hibbing Hotdogs and Old Fashion Donuts, and for 2345 W. 183rd St., Berkot’s Super Foods, at the May 26 meeting. According to Noah Schumerth, Homewood interim director of economic and community development,[Read More…]
Only one team ends the season with a smile. Homewood-Flossmoor baseball wasn’t that team this spring. People in and around the Vikings’ program feel like it made a turn in 2026, but the run ended with a 6-2 loss to Lincoln-Way West in the regional championship May 30. “I’m just[Read More…]
Metra Delays. Track construction today and tomorrow could cause delays of up to 30 minutes on Metra Electric trains. Homewood Farmers Market. The outdoor market season will begin. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first 250 market visitors to pick up a free summer tote[Read More…]
The Homewood Village board approved the resolution to display only government flags on the village’s flagpoles at the May 26 meeting. According to Homewood Village Manager Napoleon Haney, the policy was created after the village received multiple requests in recent years to fly various commemorative and celebratory flags on public[Read More…]
For weather and school emergencies in the 2026-27 school year, administrators in District 153 will declare e-learning days. Parents and guardians can review the proposed e-learning plan that the school board will vote on at its June 8 meeting at 7 p.m. at James Hart School. The plan calls for[Read More…]
Nearly one year after launching their partnership, Prairie State College and Wind Creek Chicago Southland continue to highlight local artists through the Prairie State College Art Showcase at Wind Creek. The rotating exhibition series provides artists from across the Chicago Southland with a professional space to exhibit and sell their work[Read More…]
Quick action by Steve Richardson, director of information technology at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, enabled District 233 to meet its purchase of 800 Chromebooks for the incoming freshman class and at a reduced cost. The school board approved a $425,200 expenditure for new technology equipment at the board’s May 19 meeting.[Read More…]
Friday, May 29 Auditions for The Prom. The Drama Group will be hosting auditions from 6 to 10 p.m. at Milord Theatre, 330 West 202nd St. in Chicago Heights, for it’s summer musical, “The Prom.” This production is open to anyone 16 and older. Click here for audition details. Gaming Night. Special Gaming[Read More…]
Community members learned about the offerings of You Matter 2 (YM2), a nonprofit that educates South Suburban youth, and raised funds for the organization at the Flossmoor Community Church (FCC) and Flossmoor Community House on Friday evening, May 22. STEM students demonstrated how to operate mini robotic trains. Alumni explained[Read More…]
