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A history of Homewood’s future neighbors, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians
Wind Creek Hospitality, the Alabama-based company that has been pre-approved by the Illinois Gaming Board to operate a casino and hotel just off Interstate 80 where Homewood and East Hazel Crest meet, started out in a bingo hall. Built on a reservation belonging to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians[Read More…]
2/2/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
SCHOOL CLOSURES – Schools in Homewood District 153 and Flossmoor District 161 are closed today, along with H-F High School, as students are on e-learning. Infant Jesus of Prague School has a snow day. H-F Park District Discovery Preschool is also on remote learning. FOLLOWING UP FOR YOU – Throughout[Read More…]
Local, county, state governments prepare for winter storm (free content)
The storm forecast to hit the area tonight, tomorrow and Thursday has officials at all levels of government preparing for serious disruption. The latest forecast by the National Weather Service indicates snowfall for our area could range from 9 to 16 inches over the next two days. Schools in all[Read More…]
Schools shift to e-learning to avoid weather-related issues
Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Homewood District 153 and Flossmoor District 161 will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 2, to avoid students coming to schools in what could be a dangerous winter weather storm. The National Weather Service said the South Suburbs can expect up to 10-inches of snow overnight into Wednesday morning[Read More…]
ISU honors H-F grad Jennifer Parker for outstanding achievements
The Illinois State University Outstanding Young Alumni Award will be presented to Homewood-Flossmoor High School Class of 2000 graduate Dr. Jennifer Parker. The award, being presented Feb. 17, recognizes the contributions of outstanding young alumni to society, their profession or the university. Selection is based upon significant accomplishments in one’s[Read More…]
Nurturing H-F community helped Sox announcer Jason Benetti find his way to success
Jason Benetti, Chicago White Sox play-by-play broadcaster, said the first baseball game he ever called was for Vikings baseball at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. When Benetti shared that insight, he got rousing applause from the crowd at the Vikings Baseball Boosters Club banquet Saturday, Jan. 29. “I am not here if[Read More…]
1/31/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
SNOW MID-WEEK. Snow could start Tuesday night and continue during the day Wednesday then start again Wednesday night and continue through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Snow could be heavy at times, with 6 inches or more expected. SHOVEL SAFELY. By now, we’re all in the shoveling/blowing routine,[Read More…]
IDPH marks 2-year anniversary of COVID-19 in state
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced on Monday the second anniversary of the first COVID-19 case reported in the state. Two years later, IDPH is reporting more than 30,000 COVID-19 deaths during the pandemic. “On Jan. 24, 2020, when we announced the first case of COVID-19 in Illinois, we[Read More…]
During COVID shutdown, H-F devised plans to help struggling students complete credits
When schools across Illinois shut down because of COVID-19, some students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School had a difficult time learning from home and staying on track with coursework. The number of incomplete courses or failures had faculty and staff devise creative approaches to help dozens of students catch up with[Read More…]
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