Doyle Sims is celebrating the 25th anniversary of hissalon, Doyle Designed, in Flossmoor, where he sellshis own line of hair care products. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Artistry comes in many forms. There are so many things in this world that become a canvas to someone with an artistic eye and burgeoning creativity.[Read More…]
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Business booms at local cannabis dispensary on first day of recreational sales
Homewood-Flossmoor High School announced the success of 160 Advanced Placement students earning outstanding recognition on AP exams taken during the 2019-2020 school year. The AP Scholar Awards are a series of awards given by the College Board for students who have gotten high scores on a number of AP exams.[Read More…]
A look back: September 2019
Students and staff at Marian Catholic High School have begun using the VOLO app as another layer of caution against the COVID-19 virus. Students started the fall semester Aug. 24. The high school is on a hybrid model with students rotating days of attendance. In addition, some students selected a[Read More…]
Inspections seek to find home drainage problems
At the Nov. 25 meeting, Homewood village trustees approved an ordinance updating municipal code to include a long-term plan for eliminate drainage inflow and infiltration problems.
Kings youth organization open for membership
Coaches and board members of the Homewood-Flossmoor Kings, from left, Erinn Gordon,Carlton Gordon, Keshawn Harding, Martez Harding,Sean Bacon, Mikkal Harris, Mark Hill andJennifer Hill display trophies and awardswon in the football Super Bowl for lightweightand JV levels. (Provided photo) The Homewood-Flossmoor Kings, a youth development organization, has opened membership. Its focus[Read More…]
Homewood Heights Baseball gathers shoes for those in need
Homewood Heights Baseball Club has joined the effort to gather shoes for needy communities around the world through the Sole to Soul project, which helps micro-entrepreneurs in developing countries get out of poverty.
After a long journey, H-F grad signs to pro basketball team in Turkey
H-F High School graduate Jeremy Saffold has signed a contract to play professional basketball in Turkey. He formerly played in the Republic of Georgia and coached at H-F High School.
Families pop in for fun at Noon Year’s Party
The COVID-19 pandemic has attracted more attention in recent months, but problems associated with climate change have not gone away. Cook County is serving as a lead community sponsor for “GreenTown: Climate Crisis.” The free two-day webinar will focus on creating equity, access and healthy sustainable communities. The events will[Read More…]
Windy City ready to start recreational cannabis sales Jan. 1
Starting Wednesday, Jan. 1, Windy City Cannabis in Homewood will welcome adult-use cannabis customers. The state’s new law allowing recreational use of cannabis will go into effect on New Year’s Day.
Outstanding record could lead H-F girls basketball to top prize
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School girls varsitybasketball team has started its seasonwith a 8-1 record. (Provided photo) The girls varsity basketball team at Homewood-Flossmoor High School has kicked off the season with an outstanding 8-1 record. Some games, like the 50-49 win over Simeon High of Chicago, have been close, while others,[Read More…]


