A worker is part of a crew doing final outside work on the black box theater, right, and new front entrance to the fine arts wing at Homewood-Flossmoor High School on Monday, Aug. 10. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
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Coping with COVID: One region crosses the line and gets a new restriction, local numbers remain relatively stable
One region under new restriction. More than a dozen counties receive warnings. Local numbers increase modestly. Aunt Martha’sgets $50K grant.
Homewood youth baseball team member tests positive for COVID-19
A Ripken-B team has been asked to self-quarantine for 14 days after a member of the team tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, according to a statement issued the same day by Homewood Baseball and Softball League officials. “Members of the team, and those who have been in close contact with them, should[Read More…]
New guidelines force Homewood, Flossmoor schools to move to remote learning
Elementary schools in Homewood and Flossmoor will not open as planned. Homewood District 153 and Flossmoor District 161 officials announced on Saturday that new directives from the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health forced them to move to a remote learning plan for all[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustees expected to adopt referendum ballot language
Flossmoor trustees will consider an ordinance on Monday formally adopting the ballot language for a bond referendum. If approved, the bond funds would be used to fund street and storm sewer improvements. The board voted at its Aug. 3 meeting to place the referendum on the November ballot. Also, Mark[Read More…]
St. Andrew United Methodist welcomes new pastor
Amid these trying times dealing with COVID-19, quarantine protocols, closed businesses and increased violence across the nation, St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Homewood was without a pastor. In early spring, the members began searching for a new leader. Accepting the church’s call to serve, was the Rev. Beverly Dukes,[Read More…]
HFHS teacher’s novel gains national recognition
Sahar Mustafah, a creative writing teacher at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, has written her first novel, “The Beauty of Your Face.” (Provided photo)
Center for Fiction raves about novel by HFHS teacher
“The Beauty of Your Face,” a book by Homewood-Flossmoor High School teacher Sahar Mustafah, has been selected one of 27 finalists in the 2020 First Novel Prize competition sponsored by The Center for Fiction. More than 115 new works were entered for the judging. The Center for Fiction published this synopsis:[Read More…]
Homewood to take in $436K for COVID relief
Homewood is getting some conditional economic relief to help cope with the costs of COVID-19. The village board approved an agreement Tuesday to accept $436,731.52. That’s Homewood’s share of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The county is the pass-through agency for the funds. It received[Read More…]
Two H-F graduates awarded $2,500 scholarships
Kaitlyn Jackson and John Russell, Homewood-Flossmoor High School Class of 2020 graduates, have received $2,500 scholarships from the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation. Kaitlyn Jackson and John Russel (Provided photos) The scholarships are part of the foundation’s Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program recognizing high school seniors for their community service, academic performance[Read More…]
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