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The wrestling calendar is moving quickly toward the postseason. With that in mind, Homewood-Flossmoor boys wrestling hosted its Mega Duals Jan. 17, inviting Downers Grove South, Glenbard West, Niles West, Stagg and Hampshire to the school’s gym. The Vikings topped Stagg 46-20 but lost to Glenbard West 44-29 and Downers[Read More…]
The Homewood-Flossmoor Education Organization is supporting Sam Calhoon, an H-F graduate who is student teaching this semester. When Calhoon graduated from H-F in 2021, he received a scholarship from HFEO, the teachers union, to support him as he pursued a teaching degree. Calhoon will graduate from the University of Illinois[Read More…]
Editor’s Note: Lifelong Flossmoor resident Tom Dobrez has authored a new history of the village, “A More Perfect Place: The Story of Flossmoor.” In conjunction with Flossmoor’s Future, the Foundation for the Preservation of Flossmoor History and Vicki Stephenson of HF Homes, Dobrez sponsored a short film to accompany the[Read More…]
Beyond Borders Reopens. After a vehicle crashed into the front of Beyond Borders Cafe in the early hours of Monday, Jan. 12, the shop had to close for cleanup and repair. On Friday, Jan. 16, owners announced the cafe will reopen at 8 a.m. today. MLK Day of Service: The Center for Food[Read More…]
Friday, Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Stop by The Attic in Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., any time from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help complete projects for the community. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted to be donated to a local food[Read More…]
Laila Williams can hit the three. But she’s ready to do more for Homewood-Flossmoor girls basketball and, by all accounts, she’s capable. “Shooting is a big part of my game, but I do have the freedom to attack the gaps if I need to or find the open person,” Williams[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra recently received a $3,500 Local Tourism Grant from Visit Chicago Southland to promote the orchestra’s 2026 Valentine’s Day concert package, “Eat, Stay and Hear Them Play.” The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, in Ozinga Chapel at Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Drive in[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is in the process of being purchased by Prime Healthcare. Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has served the South Suburbs for more than two decades and is Franciscan Alliance’s only hospital in Illinois. It previously operated St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Prime Healthcare announced on Friday,[Read More…]
Homewood-Flossmoor High School was on lockdown Friday afternoon after a gun was discovered on campus. Flossmoor Police Commander Tim Filkins said the perpetrator was in custody. No one was injured. H-F administrators moved from a soft lockdown to a full lockdown around 1:15 p.m. Students were told to stay in[Read More…]
The Homewood Village Board approved an amended resolution for the Cook County Class 8 property tax incentive for a rehabilitated office building at 17911 Harwood Ave. at the Jan. 13 meeting. The request was submitted by property owner Beverly Spearman, who wanted a technical amendment to the incentive that was[Read More…]
