Parker Junior High School students this month are conducting video interviews with parents and other community members about how they were influenced by African American role models, and how those persons helped them succeed in their own lives.
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H-F students collecting books for literacy project
Two student organizations at Homewood-Flossmoor High School are conducting a children’s book drive as an act of service project in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 20.
Homewood commission chair offers dissenting view of Triumph Building redevelopment design
The redevelopment of the Triumph Building site on the southwest corner of Ridge Road and Martin Avenue received an enthusiastic green light from the village. But support for the current project design is not universal. The Homewood Board of Trustees unanimously approved three measures on Nov. 25 that allowed the[Read More…]
Vida Tacos features artistic passion for food
Vida Tacos opened Nov. 2 at 18102 Martin Ave. in Homewood, and owner Alfredo Castro said his approach is captured by the restaurant’s logo. Alfredo Castro and Rosaelia Samanieso pose by Vida Tacos’ logo. The new r estaurant opened Nov. 2 in downtown Homewood. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) “Vida” not only means “life” in Spanish,[Read More…]
A look back: December 2019
Walkers of Faith were the top fundraising organization for the 2019 Walk of Hope. The event will look different this year, but the cause of supporting the center’s services remains the same. (Chronicle file photo) The Walk of Hope, the major fundraiser for the Cancer Support Center in Homewood, will[Read More…]
H-F band parents preparing for Jan. 18 ‘Taste of Europe’ fundraiser
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Band Parents Association is hosting “A Taste of Europe” fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 18, to help defray expenses for the H-F Symphonic Winds and Jazz Band’s trip to Europe.
Sen. Patrick Joyce opens campaign office
Sen. Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, opened his campaign headquarters at 15 Meadowview Square in Kankakee on Saturday, Jan. 4. He was appointed to fill the 40th District senate seat vacated by Sen. Toi Hutchinson and is seeking election in the March 17 primary. The district includes most of Kankakee County; parts[Read More…]
Looking ahead: Cyclists and pedestrian unite, porch party planned
There’s still time to register in person to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 3 presidential election. Local representatives from the League of Women Voters will be outside near the front entrance of Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s North Building, 800 Governors Highway, on Monday, Sept. 21, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. to register[Read More…]
A look back: November 2019
Motorists who have been unable to visit a driver services facility to renew their driver’s licenses and purchase vehicle stickers will be able to attend a free mobile unit event, sponsored by state Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) and state Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) in partnership with the Illinois Secretary of[Read More…]
Flossmoor woman ready for her next opera role
Regina Ceragioli is taking her music talents to a new level as she works toward a career as an opera singer. The 27-year-old has graduated from church music at Infant Jesus of Prague in Flossmoor and school choirs at Marian Catholic High School to vocal performance with the Santa Fe[Read More…]
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