HFHS BACK TO SCHOOL – H-F High School hosts Back to School Night, an event where families can visit their students’ classes and teachers, and learn about the upcoming year. Meet in the South Gym at 6:30 p.m. for a brief welcome presentation by administrators. Shuttle buses will be available[Read More…]
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Food drive set for Sept. 10 in Homewood
The parish of St. Joseph, St. Anne and St. Emeric is hosting a food donation drive on Saturday, Sept. 10, for the “Neighbors in Need” program sponsored by Catholic Charities. Donations of food will be accepted from 9 to 11 a.m. in the church’s north parking lot at 17951 Dixie[Read More…]
Back to School event ushers in new year
Students, parents and community members gathered for a fun afternoon Saturday, Aug. 27, on the grounds of James Hart School for the District 153 Back to School event. Kids got to play games on the field behind the school. The James Hart School orchestra played several selections, there was a[Read More…]
PSC President selected for Aspen New Presidents Fellowship
Michael Anthony, president of Prairie State College, is one of 26 leaders selected for the 2022-23 class of the Aspen New Presidents Fellowship supporting community college presidents in the early years of their tenure. Anthony was named PSC president in September 2022. He had served as vice president of student[Read More…]
SSC seeks volunteers for adult literacy tutoring program
South Suburban College (SSC) is seeking participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills combined with communication skills. Residents are[Read More…]
Pet dies, firefighter suffers minor injury in fire Monday in Homewood
A pet died, and a firefighter suffered a minor injury battling a blaze Monday, Aug. 29, at 2504 Spruce Road in Homewood. Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski said two residents were home at the time the fire broke out, but they reportedly suffered no injuries. He said the call came[Read More…]
Marla Youngblood ready to step in as Homewood’s events manager
Marla Youngblood loved attending the annual Holiday Lights event. The lighting of the Christmas tree and the party afterward in downtown Homewood are fond memories of her youth. Now she’ll be managing the event for the village of Homewood as its new events and community relations manager. She steps into[Read More…]
District 233 board expected to approve $63.8 million balanced budget for H-F High
The proposed $63.8 million budget for District 233 operations for the 2022-23 school year is balanced and shows a surplus of about $400,000. The budget is currently available for review before it is scheduled to be approved at the Sept. 20 board meeting. The budget shows 65% of expenses are[Read More…]
Hartford building suffers damage from storm Monday
The Hartford Building suffered some damage during a brief but strong storm that came through the area early Monday afternoon. The building, under construction at the southwest corner of Ridge Road and Martin Avenue in Homewood, lost third-story wall panels along the east side of the building. Tim Flanagan, co-owner[Read More…]
H-F’s Medlock expects to show big improvement as a senior
Homewood-Flossmoor High School football coaches are excited at what Christian Medlock could be this season. By all accounts, the senior offensive tackle has improved considerably from a year ago and is ready to display the fruits of his efforts. “If I could compare his summer practice film to his junior[Read More…]
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