The League of American Orchestras has awarded a grant to the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) to strengthen its understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and to help transform organizational culture. The grant was given to 28 orchestras nationwide. The one-year grant is the second round of The Catalyst Fund,[Read More…]
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Flossmoor OKs outdoor dining rules as businesses start to reopen
Flossmoor village board members Monday approved regulations for outdoor dining as many restaurants in Illinois begin serving customers on parking lots and patios. An ordinance with guidelines for outdoor dining was approved at the June 1 board meeting, which was held remotely due to COVID-19. The ordinance relaxes temporary signage[Read More…]
Chicago Heights offers basic details of response to drivers facility fire
The City of Chicago Heights released a short statement to the Chronicle regarding the fire at the Illinois Secretary of State’s facility in Chicago Heights. At 10:05 p.m. Chicago Heights Fire Department dispatched three trucks and two ambulance units. The fire was out by 10:30 p.m.
H-F teacher Brian McCarthy made learning physics concepts easy
Brian McCarthy is retiring after 33 years of teaching physics at H-F High School. (Provided photo)
Flossmoor mayor: Police actions in George Floyd death ‘stained’ law enforcement
Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun Monday condemned the actions of the Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd. George Floyd, an unarmed black man, died after an officer placed a knee to his neck for several minutes. The incident sparked protests and rioting nationwide, including in south suburban[Read More…]
Halsted Street businesses allowed to reopen on Thursday
Businesses along Halsted’s commercial corridor are allowed to reopen on Thursday after a curfew lasting more than three days. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Coach ‘Buz’ seeing daylight in battle with leukemia
H-F High School Head Football Coach Craig Buzea is recovering from a battle with leukemia. (Provided photo)
Retiring Flossmoor teacher reflects on 20 years in kindergarten classroom
Nancy Wojack taught kindergarten at Serena Hills School for 20 years. (Provided photo)
H-F High inducts 104 new National Honor Society members
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School chapter of the National Honor Society inducted the top students of its incoming senior and junior classes as members. The National Honor Society recognizes students who meet the criteria of scholarship, leadership, character and service. At H-F, students also must complete 25 hours of service work[Read More…]
Spanish language students at H-F honored for achievements
Homewood-Flossmoor High School students were recognized for their outstanding achievements in Spanish classes. The 12 students were honored at the final meeting of the Spanish National Honor Society.
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