Nnedi Okorafor loves creating imaginary worlds. Her latest project is helping create the imaginary African country of Wakanda for Marvel’s Black Panther series. Moderator Kelly Campos, right, a librarian at the Homewood Public Library, asks a question of author Nnedi Okorafor during her presentation Jan. 11. (Marilyn Thomas/ H-F Chronicle) “I felt like[Read More…]
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H-F board committees reorganized
Steve Anderson, as president of the District 233 school board, has made several committee changes. He notified board members May 31 of the new assignments. The changes, effective June 5, are having the biggest impact on Jody Scariano, the longest serving board member. She will no longer be the Finance[Read More…]
Art & Garden becomes Artisan Street Fair with new focus, features
Families peruse vendors’ booths during the 2017 Art & Garden Street Fair. The fair has been renamed this year to Artisan Street Fair. (Chronicle file photo) Homewood is reimagining its annual summer kick-off event with an eye on the arts. The Homewood Artisan Street Fair, formerly the Spring Art[Read More…]
Pickup truck discussion returns to Flossmoor board Monday
Flossmoor’s long-standing prohibition on pickup truck parking in residential neighborhoods will be back on the agenda at Monday’s board village board meeting. According to a media advisory released Friday, the village board “will discuss the consideration of a revision to the Village of Flossmoor Zoning Ordinance which regulates the[Read More…]
Drivin’ the Dixie recognized and honored statewide
An event locals have known as something special for the past 17 years is being recognized throughout the state this year. As Illinois celebrates its 200th birthday, Drivin’ the Dixie has been named an official Illinois Bicentennial event. It’s also received four awards from the Illinois State Historical Society and an award of[Read More…]
Scenes from the opening day of Homewood Farmers Market’s summer season
Volunteer recognized for 26 years to the sport of tennis
Fely Ong of Homewood was honored for her 26 years of volunteer service to the tennis program at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Racquet & Fitness Club.
Wally Burns VFW members, local bands help honor the fallen
Homewood School District 153’s tax collection rate is near perfect, according to the district’s auditors. Taxpayers paid their property taxes at a rate of 98 percent in 2015 and 2016, according to Tim Fagan of Legacy Professionals, who presented the district’s latest audit report at its Jan. 7 meeting.[Read More…]
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This isn’t actually a Flossmoor Station beer, but furloughed federal employees can get free lunch and beer discounts at the restaurant right now. Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery announced Thursday that it is offering free lunch and discounted craft beer to federal employees affected by the government shutdown. “We really feel for these[Read More…]
H-F Steppers Club takes national title
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Steppers Club’s synchronized dance routine was judged the best in the country at the Youth Step USA National Championships co-ed division on May 26 in Newark, New Jersey. Catherine Cook, the team coach, won Coach of the Year honors.
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