Ten-year-old Dannen Rose helped collect more than 300 pairs of pajamas to donate to patients at Lurie Children’s Hospital. The Homewood girl got help from her mom, Danielle Bowens, as well as some neighbors who rallied around to help the cause.
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District 153 schools earn commendable ranking
The Illinois State Board of Education issued commendable rankings for Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools in Homewood District 153. “We’re very proud of the work our staff does in working with the students, and collaborating with the parents and all our teams,” said Superintendent Dale Mitchell. The[Read More…]
PSC students learn trade skills hands-on at Park Forest house
A new joint venture between Prairie State College, the Village of Park Forest and South Suburban College is making it possible for young adults to gain real-world experience in a variety of construction trades. Known as the South Suburban Trades Initiative (SSTI), the program extends learning from the classroom to[Read More…]
Festive pub crawl Thursday to benefit Homewood Arts Council
Homewood Arts Council’s first fundraiser, the 0.3K run/walk/stroll in September brought out considerable costuming creativity in participants. The organization is providing another opportunity from 6:30 p.m. until at least 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, with Ho Ho Homewood Festivus-for-the-Rest-of-Us Pub Crawl, a chance for people to channel their inner elf,[Read More…]
Flossmoor police fill holiday shopping carts for annual toy drive
“When I grew up …” Dr. David Gottlieb can tell you the changes he’s seen in the world of kids and teenagers the past 34 years of his practice as a child psychologist in Homewood. He will be closing his practice in December. You may remember a simpler[Read More…]
Pop’s Popcorn Shop opens in Homewood
Attention popcorn lovers! If you have been wishing for a gourmet specialty popcorn shop located in Homewood, your dreams have come true. Pop’s Popcorn Shop has opened at 18035 Dixie Highway offering unique popcorn flavors.
School, village, library candidates file for April election ballots
(Updated Dec. 29) In the April 2 election, voters will be selecting new members to serve on school boards, the Homewood and Flossmoor Village Boards, Flossmoor and Homewood libraries, Homewood-Flossmoor Park District and Prairie State College.
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Suspects charged for smash-and-grab spree in H-F, other towns
(Updated Dec. 19)Three suspects have been arrested and charged following a string of smash-and-grab incidents throughout the South Suburbs in recent weeks, Flossmoor police said Friday.
Pop culture trivia tournament Jan. 5 at H-F High
You may think your brain is cluttered with useless facts, but they could come in handy at the second annual Pop Culture Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 5, at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The contest, hosted by H-F’s Scholastic Bowl team, starts at 8:45 a.m. in the H-F South Building.
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