Volunteering has long been a defining thread in a healthy community. At its core, the word volunteer comes from the Latin voluntarius, meaning “of one’s free will.” A volunteer is someone who makes a willing offering of themselves — their time, talent, and treasure — for the good of others.[Read More…]
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H-F hoops postseason runs highlight winter sports
Homewood-Flossmoor girls basketball was ahead of schedule in its results this season. The Vikings (24-10) were a young team. Aunyai Deere and Ihuoma Ozoh were the only seniors on the roster. Coaches talked throughout the season about the need to develop, and most expected this year to be one aimed[Read More…]
Revisions to transit-oriented development proposals presented to Homewood board
Three developers gave new insights into their proposals for two downtown Homewood transit-oriented development (TOD) projects at the March 10 Village Board meeting before trustees voted to pursue a deal with Holladay Properties. The three were given an opportunity to revise their initial plans after residents raised concerns about parking,[Read More…]
Residents, officials and performers march in Flossmoor’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
Flossmoor hosted its own St. Patrick’s Day celebration with a parade through the Flossmoor Park neighborhood. The gathering of dozens of residents and friends started and ended at the Flossmoor Community House on the afternoon of Saturday, March 14. The annual parade was first organized in 2007 by Flossmoor Park[Read More…]
The Weeks | March 15: More election previews, Keya sings, Homewood developer chosen, Flossmoor budget discussion, H-F spring sports previews, Homewood lead line public hearing, Elaine Egdorf profile
THE WEEK > Your government Monday, March 16 Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. Following the audience comments portion of the agenda, the board will convene in closed session. There[Read More…]
Beyond the Book launches middle school writing contest for Homewood, Flossmoor schools
The Beyond the Book Press is launching a middle school writing contest for grades sixth through eighth grade starting Monday, March 16, with work able to be submitted from Sept. 1-30. The contest is open to middle schoolers in the Homewood-Flossmoor area, home schooled students and others in the area within the[Read More…]
Meet the Candidates 2026: Most 2nd District candidates support development of South Suburban Airport but some with caveats
For decades, regional elected officials and economic development leaders have supported the proposed South Suburban Airport as the project expected to have the biggest impact on revitalizing the south suburban economy. The airport project got a boost in 2024 when Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that required the Illinois[Read More…]
Keya Trammell comes home to honor Black women of music
Keya Trammell has been singing for so long, it’s hard for her to talk about the beginning without sounding like she was always headed here. In between studio sessions, Trammell recently took a few minutes to talk about the path that led her here. “I was like 6 years old,[Read More…]
Now or never for experienced H-F baseball
Now’s the time for Homewood-Flossmoor baseball. The Vikings roster is senior laden, with 19 of the 24 players set to graduate in a few months. It’s the type of experienced roster most coaches dream about. “This is our year. We’ve had these kids for four years and most of them[Read More…]
Tips on birding offered at Green Drinks meeting March 25
With Spring in the air, migratory birds are returning to the area. Two birding experts will share their insights at the Birding 101 program hosted by Chicago Southland Green Drinks from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, at Flossmoor Station. Nick Paarlberg from Sand Ridge Nature Center will[Read More…]
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