TEXAS HOLD ‘EM FUNDRAISER — The 20th annual Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament will benefit the Cancer Support Center. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Saturday and play begins at 5:30 pm. at Balagio Ristorante, 17501 Dixie Highway. There is a $175 entrance fee and $50 spectator fee. More than $5,000 in cash prizes[Read More…]
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McDonald is H-F’s ‘junkyard dog’ on defense
One thing sticks out about Jemiyah McDonald’s game: Her liveliness on defense. The Homewood-Flossmoor junior makes things difficult on the perimeter for opposing guards, with active hands and quick feet. “Defense has always been my thing, not really offense. So I work on it,” she said. “Defense wins games.” McDonald[Read More…]
Flossmoor’s ‘worst street’ will get a complete makeover this summer
Brumley Drive in Flossmoor has the distinction of being the village’s worst street. But not for long. Trustees unanimously approved a contract Monday, Feb. 5, for improvements to the street from Sterling Avenue to Bruce Avenue. “It was the worst rated road in the village’s inventory when we did the[Read More…]
Matteson woman dies Friday in possible hit and run on Governors Highway
A Matteson woman died Friday morning, Feb. 9, possibly a victim of a hit-and-run accident on Governors Highway. Flossmoor police and fire units responded to the 19600 block of Governors Highway about 9:35 a.m. to investigate a possible fatal accident involving a pedestrian. “A female victim was found unresponsive near[Read More…]
Flossmoor police investigate possible fatal accident Friday
Flossmoor police and fire units responded to the 19600 block of Governors Highway about 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, to investigate a possible hit and run fatal accident involving a pedestrian. In a statement, village officials said there was no active threat to the community or businesses in the area;[Read More…]
2.9.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
NEW MOON NIGHT HIKE — Learn about the moon’s cycle, watch the stars and take a stroll through Irons Oaks woods, 20000 Western Ave. in Olympia Fields from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight. For ages 3 and up. Cost is $5 for H-F Park District residents, $7 for non-residents. Click here to[Read More…]
State treasurer, Rep. Davis return missing money to Homewood Fire Department
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and state Rep. Will Davis,D-Homewood, announced on Thursday, Feb. 8, the return of more than $13,700 in missing money to the Homewood Fire Department. The returned funds were from a claim the Homewood Fire Department filed for money from a vendor, Motorola Solutions. The unclaimed[Read More…]
Flossmoor native, NY Giant Schmitz gives back to local youth football
John Michael Schmitz started football at 5 years old. The Flossmoor native and Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduate first donned a helmet for the same youth organization that would evolve into what is now HF United football and cheer. So when New York Giants starting center had a chance to help[Read More…]
D161 recognizes students excelling in music
At the Feb. 5 meeting, the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education recognized standout students in the Parker Junior High School band and orchestra and the elementary school choirs. The students were nominated by music, band and orchestra teachers before they were selected to participate in events sponsored by[Read More…]
Vernon Hills man dies from injuries at H-F High construction site
Flossmoor officials announced Tuesday morning, Feb. 8, that a worker injured the previous day at a construction site on the Homewood-Flossmoor High School campus on Monday has died. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, Ronald P. Simonson, 63, of Vernon Hills was pronounced dead at 11:58 a.m. Monday,[Read More…]
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