One of the traits most important to coaching is adaptability, Homewood-Flossmoor High School boys soccer coach Jairo Garcia believes. Especially at the high school level, blending the plan to fit players of different abilities can be the difference between success and failure. “You’ve got to be able to switch directions,”[Read More…]
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Homewood teen orchestrates full-scale Ragtime Festival
At an age when most teenagers are balancing homework, sports and social lives, 16-year-old Anderson Pries of Homewood does all those things while orchestrating something far more ambitious: producing a full-scale ragtime festival. Set for Aug. 22–23 at the Fox River Valley Trolley Museum in South Elgin, the two-day event[Read More…]
07.14.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education will meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the dining room at Flossmoor Golf Club, 1441 Western Ave. The agenda is available here. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of[Read More…]
Coaching from the heart: Collins leads H-F flag football with the golden rule
Walter Collins Jr.’s motto isn’t groundbreaking. It’s simple, but those around Homewood-Flossmoor’s flag football coach say it’s effective. “We learn it pretty early. ‘Treat others how you want to be treated,’” Collins said. “I want our kids to treat people how they want to be treated and I want to[Read More…]
John William Carney Jr. | June 23, 2026
John William Carney, Jr. 81 of Tinley Park passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026 with family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife Carol Burklow-Carney; cherished children Bridget (Ryan) Klapperich, the late Andrew Carney, Margaret (Chad O’Brien) Carney; devoted grandchildren Colin (Amy) Klapperich, Emma (Derek) Fox, Leo[Read More…]
Veteran Chaney aims to lead at elite MLB development camp
Demi Chaney wants to be a leader at this summer’s MLB Elite Development Invitational, the annual gathering of the top softball and baseball players in the country. It’s the Homewood-Flossmoor senior-to-be’s fourth time being invited to the event at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Florida. She remembers being[Read More…]
H-F graduate earns pilot’s license at 17, pursues career in aviation
Just weeks after graduating from Homewood-Flossmoor High School, 18-year-old Charley Dieringer is already accomplishing goals many aspiring aviators spend years working toward. Dieringer earned his private pilot’s license this spring, passing his check ride just three days before his 18th birthday. Now, he is continuing his flight training while pursuing[Read More…]
H-F High recognizes Viking Scholars
Homewood-Flossmoor High School gave special recognition on its May graduation ceremony to 12 outstanding students who represent the Class of 2026 Viking Scholars. These outstanding students represent the top 1% of the class of 730 students based on their grade point average. “Our Viking Scholars are a demonstration and showcase[Read More…]
District 233 considers cell phone lockers ahead of new Illinois school restrictions
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 Board of Education discussed a proposal on June 16 to install cell phone lockers in classrooms as the district prepares for a new Illinois law restricting student cell phone use during instructional time. Superintendent Jennifer Norrell said the district has been discussing ways to[Read More…]
Retirees 2026: Handson’s calling card was caring
Regina Handson says 27 years ago she had a premonition that she would be working at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. She drove by the North Building with a friend, telling her, “I’m going to work there.” Now she’s planning her retirement. It wasn’t long after being hired that Handson started in[Read More…]
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