CANDLE MAKING & SIP — H-F Park District in partnership with Blue Pearl Candles will host an opportunity learn how to make candles while enjoying light refreshments and wine from noon to 2 p.m. today in Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. For ages 55 and up. Cost is $75[Read More…]
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H-F park board will reconsider Rover’s Run decision
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board agreed to take a second look at its earlier decision to make Rover’s Run a free amenity. “Nothing is ever set in stone,” Brent Bachus, president of the board, told about a dozen dog park users at the Tuesday, Feb. 6, meeting. He admitted the park[Read More…]
Construction worker hurt in accident Homewood-Flossmoor High School
A construction worker was transported to an area hospital after being hurt on the job site at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, according to Flossmoor officials. Flossmoor Fire Department responded to the site at 999 Kedzie Ave. at about 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, for a reported accident at a construction site[Read More…]
IPO welcomes pianist, composer as guests for Feb. 24 concert
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will feature a new work by Arlene Sierra, and classics by Gershwin and Tchaikovsky for its Feb. 24 concert. The program will open at 7:30 p.m. with the orchestra under the baton of Director of Music Director Stillian Kirov. Guest performers will be world-renowned pianist Sean[Read More…]
Former H-F speech coach honored by NFHS
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced Tuesday, Feb. 6, that former Homewood-Flossmoor High School English teacher and speech coach Janine Stroemer, who retired in 2022, has been awarded a National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) citation. The award is “designed to honor individuals who have made contributions to[Read More…]
2.7.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
2.6.2024STUDENT LEADERS NEEDED — The Homewood Science Center is seeking 11th and 12th grade students to serve as volunteer leaders to help with its Girls STEAM Celebration on April 13. Student Leadership Training will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at the science center, 18022 Dixie Highway.[Read More…]
H-F girls basketball pulls away late in season finale
It wasn’t the cleanest game for Homewood-Flossmoor girls basketball Tuesday. The Vikings didn’t rebound very well. They missed a few too many layups and gave away a few too many turnovers. But it was a regular season finale with no conference implications. Senior guard and leading scorer Jaeda Murphy played[Read More…]
D161 kindergarten registration opens Feb. 28
Flossmoor District 161 will open kindergarten registration on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Parents and guardians can register children from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at each of the district’s elementary schools. Registration is open for children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2024. The district must be[Read More…]
2.6.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
ROVER’S RUN SURVEY— The H-F Park District is inviting residents to provide feedback on Rover’s Run Dog Park through an online survey. The board of commissioners recently voted to make the dog park open and free. One survey per person. VIKINGS NO. 1— In spite of a loss Saturday to Fishers, Indiana, the H-F High[Read More…]
Sen. Joyce appointed to Manufacturing Caucus
State Sen. Patrick Joyce has been named to the Illinois Manufacturing Caucus, a group that will partner with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association to create new awareness of and support for the role manufacturing facilities play on the regional and state economy. Joyce, D-Kankakee, represents Flossmoor in the Illinois Senate. “Statewide,[Read More…]
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