The Flossmoor Fire Department was awarded a $222,345 federal grant to purchase updated emergency breathing equipment that will make firefighters safer when entering burning buildings. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant was announced by Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill. The grant program will help strengthen the nation’s overall level of preparedness[Read More…]
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Flossmoor District 161 sees improvements to bus service
Flossmoor School District 161 administrators have been working with Paige Bus Enterprises on improving the quality of service since renewing the company’s contract in January, and say they are making progress.
Homewood FD competes in video contest
The Homewood Fire Department has entered its “Night Sounds” video in a contest that could win the department up to $25,000. Voting through the online competition, sponsored by UL Fire Safety Research Institute, ends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15. The prize money will be designated for public education efforts.
Theater group hosts auditions for ‘Harriet’s Halloween Candy’
The 23 Miles South Theatre company will conduct auditions for children, teens and adult parts in its upcoming children’s play. Auditions will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 9 and 10, at St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway, in Homewood.
H-F Racquet & Fitness Club meets clients’ needs over 46 years
When the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District was starting out 50 years ago, Mick Pope, the first executive director, wanted diverse offerings for an active and growing community.
H-F’s homegrown rockers set to turn up Flossmoor Fest
Staff Infection started rocking 18 years ago in the halls of Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Since then, the band – it consists of H-F teachers, students and alums – has consistently delivered its classic sound, which music director Jon Elfner calls a mix of “Motown and horn-driven rock.”
Homewood officials: Retaining Calumet Country Club will be difficult
The ongoing battle over Calumet Country Club hasn’t been easy and it won’t find a simple conclusion. That was the message Homewood officials provided to about 100 residents at a special meeting Wednesday night held to address the latest updates about attempts to disconnect the property from the village.
Post-graduation: What working in my hometown after college taught me
From left, Homewood Village Attorney Chris Cummings, Mayor Richard Hofeld, Trustee Barbara Dawkins and Village Manager Jim Marino receive a briefing from Police Chief Bill Alcott as police shutdown businesses in the village as a precaution against possible vandalism or looting. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Homewood officials declared an emergency early[Read More…]
Homewood’s Fall Fest and Chili Cook-off set for Sept. 28
Homewood’s 18th annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 28, will include a range of fun — and in one case, tasty — competitions. Events include a chili cookoff, bean bag tournament and pumpkin carving contest.
HF Park District LB Sept 1 – Sept 30 2019
Charlotte McManus, an incoming senior at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, has won regional and national awards in a 2020 Scholastic Writing Award competition. Charlotte McManus Her 500-word short fiction piece won a Gold Key Chicago regional honor from Writopia Lab and the story won a Gold Medal in the National American[Read More…]
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