Jamere Dismukes knew this team was special pretty early. Last summer, Homewood-Flossmoor won the Nike Chicago Basketball Academy tournament at Whitney Young. The field was loaded, including some of the state’s traditional powerhouses. The Vikings beat Curie, Kenwood Academy and Simeon that week to take the title. What’s more, they[Read More…]
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3.4.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
VIKINGS PLAY SUPER SECTIONAL — The H-F varsity boys basketball team will play the Super Sectional game at 7:30 pm tonight at Credit 1 Arena, 525 S. Racine Ave, Chicago. The Vikings face Chicago Curie. H-F fan sections are 106, 107 and 108. Tickets available at box office or on Ticketmaster.FLOSSMOOR BOARD — Trustees will meet[Read More…]
Williams with something to prove on the mat at state
Jocelyn Williams is reckless. The Homewood-Flossmoor senior wrestler admittedly “throws her body around” on the mat. The result, so far, is three concussions, a torn meniscus, ankle ligament issues and a sprained shoulder joint. The concussions sometimes cause headaches. She wears an ankle brace and is otherwise often just sore. [Read More…]
U.S. News & World Report names H-F High to its best high schools list
Homewood-Flossmoor High School has been ranked among the best high schools in America by U.S. News & World Report for its performance on state-required tests, graduation rates and how well H-F prepares students for college. The rankings were announced by the H-F administration on Sept. 11. The rankings place H-F[Read More…]
8.22.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
HELP SAVE PETS — A surge of new arrivals at its shelter facility along with a mid-week heat wave putting stress on air conditioning systems has prompted South Suburban Humane Society officials to issue a plea for people to foster animals. Both its locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.[Read More…]
H-F Park District posts new Facebook page
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District announced Monday, Aug. 21, that it has a new Facebook page for residents to follow in order to find the latest information about programs and events. “Earlier this month, the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District fell victim to hackers who disabled access to a handful of our Facebook[Read More…]
Farewell: Marian Band Director Greg Bimm closes 46-year career
For all the trophies and awards Marian Catholic High School Band Director Greg Bimm has brought to the Chicago Heights campus, he saw his most important role as developing the individual student. Bimm has ended his 46-year career, having won seven Bands of America (BOA) Grand National Championships and 42[Read More…]
Viking Choir get superior ranking in choir contest
The Homewood-Flossmoor Viking Choir received a superior ranking, the highest honor possible, at the Joliet Choir Contest on Feb. 11. H-F choir director Steve Sifner said it was the first time the Vikings had competed in the event, now in its sixth year. Judges listened to 12 choirs representing eight[Read More…]
Wind Creek Chicago Southland partners with Chicago Bulls
Wind Creek Hospitality announced on Thursday, Nov. 17, that it has formed a multi-year partnership with the Chicago Bulls as its official casino. Preparation work for construction started several weeks ago at the casino site in East Hazel Crest and Homewood on Halsted Street just south of Interstate 80/294. “As a new brand[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Marching Band captures state class 3A title for 42nd time
Marian Catholic High School’s Marching Band in late October captured first place in its class at the Illinois State Marching Bands Championship competition held at Illinois State University in Normal. The band received the highest scores in Class 3A for music performance, visual performance and effect, and remains undefeated in[Read More…]
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