Sahar Mustafah, a creative writing teacher at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, has written her first novel, “The Beauty of Your Face.” (Provided photo)
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Center for Fiction raves about novel by HFHS teacher
“The Beauty of Your Face,” a book by Homewood-Flossmoor High School teacher Sahar Mustafah, has been selected one of 27 finalists in the 2020 First Novel Prize competition sponsored by The Center for Fiction. More than 115 new works were entered for the judging. The Center for Fiction published this synopsis:[Read More…]
Homewood to take in $436K for COVID relief
Homewood is getting some conditional economic relief to help cope with the costs of COVID-19. The village board approved an agreement Tuesday to accept $436,731.52. That’s Homewood’s share of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The county is the pass-through agency for the funds. It received[Read More…]
Two H-F graduates awarded $2,500 scholarships
Kaitlyn Jackson and John Russell, Homewood-Flossmoor High School Class of 2020 graduates, have received $2,500 scholarships from the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation. Kaitlyn Jackson and John Russel (Provided photos) The scholarships are part of the foundation’s Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program recognizing high school seniors for their community service, academic performance[Read More…]
State provides safety tips for extended power outages
Power outages are more than just inconvenient; they can be dangerous. That’s why the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency managers are highlighting various safety tips to help recent storm survivors. At the height of Monday’s storm, more than 683,000 customers were without power in Illinois. Due to[Read More…]
Flossmoor cleanup could take two weeks following Monday windstorm
Flossmoor Public Works crews started cleaning debris immediately following Monday’s windstorm. (Provided photo)
State emergency agency warns of potential storm-related scams
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) on Wednesday warned people affected by Monday’s storms to be alert for scams, which can take a variety of forms. “It’s appalling that anyone would see this situation as an opportunity to scam others, but unfortunately this is something often seen after disasters,” said[Read More…]
Deadline approaches for design contest tying together art, facemasks
The Homewood Art Council wants to display the visual creations of local residents, while keeping the community healthy at the same time. HAC’s facemask design contest asks people to submit their own drawing for a chance to have their creation printed on facemasks that will be available for sale. The[Read More…]
Power restored to many, scattered outages remain
Power was restored to many customers in the Homewood-Flossmoor area on Tuesday following widespread outages after a derecho storm moved through on Monday afternoon. However, there are still scattered outages throughout both villages, including one in Homewood near Ridge Road and Riegel Avenue that is affecting 621 customers, according to[Read More…]
Porch Fest brings musical respite to pandemic-weary H-F residents
Vaccination progress (full doses): South District Suburban Region State 15.3% 18.8% 22.69% Region 10 (includes H-F) Positive test rate: 5.3% ↓ Consecutive days under 8% test positivity: 82 Consecutive days ICU beds over 20% threshold: 101 (20%) Days of COVID-19 patient decreases or stable: 187 (29 consecutive days of increases) (Source: IDPH. Updated April 9) Homewood[Read More…]
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