Homewood-Flossmoor High School students Stella Hoyt and Gabriel McKinney, sophomores, have been selected to perform in the All-State Theatre production of “Shrek: The Musical.” It is the 47th production for the Illinois High School Theatre Festival presented by the Illinois Theatre Association. The all-state cast will give multiple performances of[Read More…]
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Flossmoor festival launches holiday event season with Santa, trombones and bike rides
Santa Claus was popular, as usual, at the Flossmoor holiday festival on Saturday, Nov. 26. He had some difficulty starting the trek from the library lawn to Flossmoor Park for the tree-lighting ceremony because so many late-arriving kids needed his attention. But Santa had some competition from two new features[Read More…]
12.1.22 | What You Need to Know Today
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE – Sip champagne as you stroll Sterling Avenue during Flossmoor’s Holiday Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight. Shoppers will also enjoy caroling by the Bel Canto Choir. PICK FROM THE GIVING TREE – Support Homewood families in need through the Giving Tree program. Pick up[Read More…]
Working the polls is challenging, rewarding
I made it 63 years without ever volunteering to help out at a polling place. On Nov. 8, I finally rectified that omission. I’m glad I did. The view we get of the process as voters suggests the job of election judge might be repetitive, tedious and boring. You check[Read More…]
New courses approved for H-F curriculum
The District 233 school board approved nine new courses at the Nov. 15 meeting that will be available to Homewood-Flossmoor High School students, some starting next year. Several classes will be part of the Pathways Program designed to get students ready for career paths after graduation. The Introduction to Education[Read More…]
11.29.22 | What You Need to Know Today
HOMEWOOD STREET PATCHING – A street patching project is underway in Homewood. Areas of pavement to be patched will be marked with pink or white coloring. Watch for posted “No Parking” signs, which will be up 24 hours in advance of street work. On those days, parking is not allowed[Read More…]
Business update: Flossmoor prospects gain momentum in 2022
For the first time in several years, shoppers are finding Flossmoor business districts full of buying opportunities, a welcome sight during the holiday shopping season. Both the downtown and Flossmoor Commons business districts have no unoccupied storefronts, indicating a renewed health for the local economy. Village Manager Bridget Wachtel credits[Read More…]
64 H-F seniors recognized as Illinois State Scholars
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has named 64 Homewood-Flossmoor High School students Illinois State Scholars. These students were selected based on standardized test scores combined with sixth semester class rank. They generally rank in the top 10% of the Class of 2023. Honorees are David Anderson, Gabrielle Austin, Jack Barry,[Read More…]
The Weeks | Nov. 27
DEMOCRACY WATCH Investigation update: A little information is way better than noneAt the Flossmoor Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Nov. 24, Mayor Michelle Nelson provided a more detailed update on the investigation into the police shooting of Madeline Miller in July than is typical in such cases, from my[Read More…]
H-F holiday season filled with festivities
It will be difficult to be bored during the coming holiday season in Homewood and Flossmoor, according to Flossmoor Events Manager Stephanie Wright. That’s by design. Event coordinators Marla Youngblood of Homewood, Stephanie Wright of Flossmoor and Jennah Carlson of the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District have led the development of a[Read More…]
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