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Homewood-Flossmoor opened its new baseball facility last week. (David P. Funk/H-F Chronicle) Shai Robinson made the first game on Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s upgraded baseball field a memorable one. With a runner on first and the Vikings down a run in the bottom of the seventh inning, the senior shortstop launched[Read More…]
STUDENT ICE CREAM SOCIAL – Homewood School District 153’s PTA, PMA and Foundation are teaming up to host an Ice Cream Social from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at Homewood Dairy Queen. Each child will get a free ice cream. Register at the district website. VOLUNTEER FOR PARK PRIDE –[Read More…]
County officials and representatives from Metra, Pace and Regional Transit Authority today to announce year-one results of the Fair Transit South Cook pilot project with the release of the Fair Transit South Cook annual report and to discuss goals for the final two years of the program. Fair Transit South[Read More…]
FISHING DERBY OPEN TO ALL – Cast your line for a good time at the William McDowell Memorial Fishing Derby from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Dolphin Lake in Homewood. Anyone interested in fishing is invited. Borrow a pole and bum some bait. Those 16 and older need state[Read More…]
A steering committee in Homewood District 153 is working to prioritize initiatives that will help set goals related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and bring those goals to fruition over the next several years. DEI has come to the forefront the past several years. It is intended to help[Read More…]
Jackie Harding, a registered nurse, was on her way home from work at a local hospital on April 26 when she was pulled over by a Homewood police officer. One of her headlights was out. If she was annoyed, her mood soon changed. “Instead of this officer giving me a[Read More…]
MAKE A BLOOM – Pick up a Grab & Go craft for kids in grades K-2 from the Youth Services Area of Homewood Library. This month’s theme is a Blooming Flower Card. Kits available at 9 a.m. today, while supplies last. PARK PRIDE CLEANUP – Show village pride by volunteering[Read More…]
For the first time in three years, Governors State University (GSU) is hosting an in-person commencement ceremony on May 14 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. The two-part event will be marked by new leaders and traditions. Nearly 1,000 graduates will be honored during the morning and afternoon ceremonies, which[Read More…]
