The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will conclude its 40th anniversary season at 7:30 p.m. on April 14 with a work by 21st century composer Gity Razaz and pieces by Dvorak and Tchaikovsky. The program will be at Ozinga Chapel, 6601 W. College Drive on the campus of Trinity Christian College in[Read More…]
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Local women get introduction to brewing
The world of craft brewing is largely a male-dominated industry. Female brewers are few and far between. So during Women’s History Month some local women got together to learn the tricks of the trade at Homewood’s Rabid Brewing, led by a woman, Raiye Rosado, who is co-owner of the brewery[Read More…]
District 161 board OKs staffing plan, reviews change orders
The plan for staffing Flossmoor School District 161 next school year will involve some shifting of certified positions, according to a plan adopted Monday, March 12, by the board of education.
Buona Beef sales on Wednesday benefit SSFS
Click on the image to get a printable version. Enjoy a meal and help a family when you support the Wednesday, March 28, fundraiser for South Suburban Family Shelter. Buona Beef, 19801 Crawford Ave. in Flossmoor, will be donating 20 percent of all sales generated by SSFS supporters who[Read More…]
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Administrators at Homewood-Flossmoor High School are cognizant of safety concerns and reassured community members that they are taking all steps to protect the campus. “I’m incredibly impressed … with the approach this administration has taken toward advancing the ball on security within our building,” said Steve Anderson, president of the[Read More…]
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Lee Bridges of Homewood brought home four medals from the World Masters Athletic Championships in Malaga, Spain. Lee Bridges of Homewood won four medals in an international track meet in Spain. (Provided photo) He took individual first place medals in the men’s 200-meter and 400-meter, was part of a United States relay[Read More…]
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Runners tend to dress in shorts and light shirts to help with comfort and performance. Angela Brozowski came to the Homewood Business Association’s first 0.3K “run” on Saturday dressed as a unicorn. “It makes me fast and glittery,” she said. “I can run on rainbows, soar over everybody.” It was[Read More…]
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The Homewood Science Center is now part of STEM Learning Ecosystems, a national and international network working to change how students learn, educators teach and how businesses develop a workforce with 21st century skills. “It’s really very rewarding to see that we’ve been accepted on a national level and how[Read More…]
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Bookie’s New and Used Books held its ribbon-cutting and grand opening on Friday, Sept. 21, with village officials and store staff celebrating the opening of the company’s second store. Bookie’s also has a store in the Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. The independent book store first opened its doors on Sept. 8[Read More…]
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Homewood residents called to account on 2,000-plus vehicles lacking village stickers Residents wait in line at Homewood Village Hall on Sept. 12 to buy vehicle stickers or prove they no longer own a vehicle. (Photos by Carole Sharwarko/ H-F Chronicle) Hundreds of Homewood residents found themselves scrambling at the beginning of September,[Read More…]
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