Jack Keigher is a golfer who also plays hockey, not the other way around. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School junior has always viewed things that way. He started golfing young. He thinks it was around kindergarten or first grade when his dad bought him a set of junior clubs and began[Read More…]
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H-F ice rink being stripped of its inner workings
The park district is preparing for a total renovation of the refrigeration system at the ice arena after its old ice making system failed in November causing a shutdown of the facility at 777 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. Parks employee Kenny Nye uses a backhoe to remove sand and debris[Read More…]
Davis makes history as first Black president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police
Mayor Michelle Nelson takes historic oath of office alongside newly elected, returning trustees (free content)
The future We predict that … District 161 Board of Education will hold a special meeting for a board retreat at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24, in Normandy Villa, 41 E Elmwood Drive in Chicago Heights. Check here for the agenda. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7[Read More…]
Trustee Diane Williams reflects on years of Flossmoor service, collaboration, achievement
Trustee Diane Williams takes the oath of office to serve the Village of Flossmoor. (Provided photo/Village of Flossmoor) After 16 years as an elected official for the Village of Flossmoor, Trustee Beverly Diane Williams will wrap up her final term this spring. Trustee Diane Williams (far left) at National Night[Read More…]
Services for all: South Suburban Special Recreation Association at 45 years
Isabella and Connor Miller were excited to show off the trophy their Stingrays softball team won in a Special Olympics area softball tournament in 2017. Their joy playing on a team is possible because of the staff and volunteers with South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA). For the past 45[Read More…]
H-F hockey standout, with lots of support, returns to ice after serious injury
The Bern family Lester, Ellis, Gianna and Brandan. It’s special when a high school athlete plays his greatest game on Senior Night. When a high school hockey player plays his greatest game, including a hat trick, on Senior Night 14 months after suffering a devastating injury, it’s borderline miraculous.[Read More…]
Cold snap disrupts school, park district activities on Tuesday
Two local school districts will shift to e-learning classes on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Homewood-Flossmoor Park District recreation activities have been canceled because of extreme cold weather. The National Weather Service forecasters expect the overnight low Monday to be 5 degrees below zero, and the high temperature Tuesday to be[Read More…]
12.15.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Skate with Santa. H-F Ice Arena 777 Kedzie Ave., will host a chance to skate with Santa during the Sunday afternoon public skate time from 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy free hot chocolate and pictures with Santa. Admission is $6, skate rental is $4 and a skate helper is $5. H-F[Read More…]
12.13.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
TodayKayla and Mara’s Hot Chocolate Stand. Join Kayla and Mara Winfrey for their 21st annual Hot Chocolate Stand. All money raised will go towards buying toys to donate to Toys for Tots. Stop by between 4 and 8 p.m. at 1323 Hillview Road in Homewood to enjoy some delicious homemade hot[Read More…]