The South Suburban Humane Society will celebrate the opening of its new adoption center at 2207 183rd St. in Homewood on Saturday, June 22. The ribbon cutting ceremony is set for Friday and will be followed by a grand opening open house Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. The organization[Read More…]
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Parents, community members offer input on H-F strategic plan
ozens of parents and community members provided feedback on District 233’s five-year strategic plan Oct. 2 during back-to-back stakeholder meetings at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Robert Madonia of RJM Consulting Services fielded questions and comments on the H-F school board’s six chosen focus areas: academic achievement and learning; student supports[Read More…]
Oct. 21 concert in Flossmoor marks debut of new arts organization
A new south suburban fine arts organization is presenting its inaugural concert this month in Flossmoor. Avalon String Quartet will appear at 3 p.m. Oct. 21 at Flossmoor Community House, 847 Hutchison Road. The concert by the highly-regarded Chicago ensemble is being presented by Amadè Chamber Camerata. There is no[Read More…]
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A night hike version of a walk on the Freedom Trail in South Cook County is planned from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21. Larry McClellan, a retired Governors State University professor and authority on the Underground Railroad in Northern Illinois, will be joined by Tom Shepherd of[Read More…]
Parker runners score high at cross country conference meet
Four Parker Junior High School runners were conference champions at the Sept. 28 SSJSA Conference cross country meet. Parker’s team competed agains nine other schools at the meet, which took place at Apollo Park in Homewood.
Registration open to sing at ‘Hamiltunes’ show
Come out and sing! The Homewood Public Library is inviting singers to join the roster of those who will take part in the final presentation of “Hamiltunes,” a festive Homewood-style presentation of the hit musical “Hamilton.” Singers interested in performing the show must register by Nov. 17 at http://bit.ly/HomewoodHamiltunes. “Hamiltunes” is[Read More…]
Lisa Grant celebrates 25 years of improving smiles
Kids laughed with glee as District 153 teachers and administrators were dropped into a tank of chilly water during the Foundation 153 fun fest on Aug. 25. Nearby, staff from Lisa Grant Orthodontics, the sponsor of the dunk tank, were collecting money for the foundation.The joy and giving of a[Read More…]
Scariano running for another term on H-F High school board
Jody Scariano will be seeking re-election to the District 233 school board in the April 2, 2019, election. She believes her “record and proven leadership” over the past 20 years puts her in a position to continue the excellent work the board has done for Homewood-Flossmoor High School. “I’m just[Read More…]
Travel Brokers AS Nov 1-30 2018
Calyn Brumley of Flossmoor was selected as one of the top graduates in the Class of 2019 at Marian Catholic High School. From the class of 263 graduates, she was one of the 11 named as top students. This class had two students share honors as co-valedictorians. The commencement[Read More…]
Travel Brokers AS Dec 1-31 2018
Local bartenders have been challenged to create a drink that’s out of this world. Homewood Science Center Events Manager Holly Kelsven announces the ingredients local mixologists must use in this year’s Cocktail Chemistry Challenge. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) The Homewood Science Center’s second annual Cocktail Chemistry Challenge on July 18 will commemorate[Read More…]
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