ART CLUB FOR TEENS – There’s still time for teens ages 12 to 15 to register for a two-month art class that starts at 4:30 p.m. tonight. Students will draw and paint with various materials and combinations such as charcoal, colored pencils, watercolors, inks and felt tip pens. Students will[Read More…]
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Wind Creek Hospitality, local officials break ground on East Hazel Crest/Homewood casino
Last week, representatives from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and Wind Creek Hospitality marked the start of construction and celebrated local leaders who provided support to the project throughout the application process. The casino, slated to open in 2023, will be built directly just north of the intersection of[Read More…]
Marian Catholic graduates students from Homewood, Flossmoor
Marian Catholic High School has announced its Homewood and Flossmoor graduates in the Class of 2022. During the 59th graduation ceremony on May 16, Principal Steve Tortorello, a Class of 2004 graduate, urged graduates to “cherish the feeling” of their accomplishments. Graduates from Flossmoor are Christopher Ormsby and Kennedy[Read More…]
6/7/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
HANG OUT AT THE CLUB – H-F Racquet & Fitness Club invites residents to a Community Meet & Greet from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday. Hear about upcoming plans and proposed projects, cost of upgrades, and naming ideas for the facility. Meet the club management team and offer suggestions or[Read More…]
Conservation interns learn ‘STEMpathy’ and the network of oak woodland species
Visitors to the Homewood Farmers Market on Saturday, June 4, had the chance to learn about the interconnected system of species that make up oak woodlands from the Homewood Science Center’s spring conservation interns. Lezlie Higgins of Homewood paused from her work putting the finishing touches on a poster to explain[Read More…]
Test your skills Saturday on “The Beast” obstacle course dash
If you’re ready to test your strength and endurance – just for fun – the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club is hosting “The Beast,” an obstacle course dash, on Saturday, June 11. Participants as young as 6 can be part of this event designed for all ages. Kelly Anhalt, group[Read More…]
Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Inc. creates colorful new way to raise funds, engage youths
The effort to raise money for a Flossmoor veterans wall recently got a little more colorful. As Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Inc. continues its fundraising march toward the installation of a Wall of Honor in the village, the not-for-profit corporation announced a unique addition to the premiums being offered to donors. For $12.50 a[Read More…]
James Hart honors 11 graduates, musicians for outstanding work
During the May 24 graduation ceremonies for Homewood’s James Hart School, administrators announced special awards presented to 11 outstanding students. Caleb Stamps, Jahnahn Webster, Taylor Alexander, Caylum Ganshirt and Quinn Hanna received the Betty Dillon Award honors students who achieved straight A grades in seventh and eighth grades in District[Read More…]
H-F speech teacher Janine Stroemer helped students find their voice
Homewood-Flossmoor High School teacher Janine Stroemer helped hundreds of students find their voice. Stroemer, who retired after 19 years at H-F, organized speech teams around the slogan “Stand and Deliver.” Under her tutelage, H-F had six individual champions, 29 state finalists and 297 students who competed at IHSA speech tournaments.[Read More…]
Flossmoor anthem to be introduced during Zip Code Party on Saturday
Flossmoor now has its own anthem. “Flossmoor, Once More” was written by Flossmoor’s Future President Tom Dobrez. The song will be played publicly for the first time at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, during the Zip Code Party in Flossmoor Park. Dobrez said he hopes to have QR codes posted throughout[Read More…]
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