In response to the overwhelming popularity of Queen of Hearts raffles, the Flossmoor village board is considering adjusting the scope of these types of fundraisers that would take place in town. At its Sept. 17 meeting, the board discussed the mechanics and implications of a Queen of Hearts raffle. A[Read More…]
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G&G Ladies Night AS June1-15 2018
Members of the District 233 school board will be asked to cast a vote at the Oct. 16 meeting that will allocate funds for a build out and remodeling project for the fine arts program at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The proposal is to create a fine arts wing on the[Read More…]
G&G Ladies Night AS May1-15 2018
Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun, left, receives a certificate from Bill Schmidtke in recognition of his support for the Knights of Columbus’ annual Tootsie Roll fundraiser. (Photos by Carole Sharwarko/H-F Chronicle) Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun received a recognition from the Knights of Columbus Marian Council 3764 for his support of the organization’s annual Tootsie Roll fundraiser. Marian Council deputy grand[Read More…]
G&G Ladies Night AS April1-15 2018
Senior citizens in the Homewood-Flossmoor High School community are invited to a complimentary breakfast at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, in the South Building cafeteria. Administrators will offer a school year overview. Guests will enjoy performances by student musicians and a student-guided tour that will include a visit to[Read More…]
G&G Ladies Night AS Mar1-15 2018
Baseball teams all have a slate of starting pitchers. Marian Catholic High School has a new specialist, a “first pitcher.” Sister Mary Jo Sobieck he Chicago White Sox have announced they are bringing back Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, theology teacher at Marian, to throw out the first pitch at the[Read More…]
2 marketing plans will be presented at Homewood village board meeting
Village staff will make two marketing presentations at the Homewood board of trustees meeting Tuesday.
IJP Students Revved Up at Energy Fair
On March 22, Flossmoor was host to a community event where residents could gain extensive knowledge on the development of alternative energy sources, including biomass, solar and geothermal power.
H-F High School pool will get $3.6 million in major improvements this summer
The District 233 school board agreed to update and make improvements to the Homewood-Flossmoor High School swimming pool in the South Building. Major improvements were last done 25 years ago, according to Ken Parchem, H-F business manager. He told board members the project has been on the district’s list for[Read More…]
Winds blow in Easter Egg Hunt
From left, Dustin Winquest and Jeff Wise of Capitol Construction Solutions, Homewood police officers Paul Neitzel and Dave Lux, Homewood Public Works Director John Schaefer, Mayor Richard Hofeld, Andrew Goodman, of GMX Real Estate, Homewood Marketing Director Jennifer Quirke, Events Manager Allisa Opyd, Finance Director Dennis Bubenik and Economic Development[Read More…]
Marching against gun violence
H-F area young people await a train at the Homewood station ready to travel to Chicago on Saturday, March 24, to participate in the regional rally as part of the movement to end gun violence. Organizers estimate people participated in more than 800 rallies around the world. (Provided photo from Brian Quirke)


