With a little help, Flossmoor residents have the chance to beautify the neighborhood this spring and improve the environment, all with minimal effort and moderate or no cost to them. Flossmoor is once again offering its annual Shared Cost Parkway Tree Program. The 50/50 cost-sharing program gives owners of certain[Read More…]
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‘Think Homewood’ 2019 to be unveiled Tuesday
Homewood Marketing Director Jennifer Quirke will introduce this year’s marketing campaign at the Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday. Last year’s “Think Homewood” campaign, which employed comic-style messages about the village’s desireability, attracted nationwide media attention. In other business, the board will consider a resolution authorizing this year’s street resurfacing plan.[Read More…]
H-F’s Group Interpretation team presents 30-minute drama Thursday
A special presentation of “From Dreams to Drama: Remembering Lorraine” will be performed by the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Group Interpretation team at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14, in the Mall Auditorium. Group interpretation is a competitive 30-minute drama performance. This play tells the story of Lorraine Hansberry and her[Read More…]
Freedom on two wheels: On local streets and nearby trails, H-F cyclists find ideal environment for their favorite pasttime
A bicycle, in our increasingly complex world, remains a relatively simple machine. Few simple machines, however, offer us such freedom when we climb aboard.
Cancer Support Center honors nurse for her many volunteer efforts
Nurse Lisa Gravitt will be presented with the 2019 Desser Spirit of Life Award by the Cancer Support Center on Wednesday, March 13. The honor will be given to Gravitt, a nurse navigator at Palos Health, during the organization’s annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the center, 2028 Elm Road[Read More…]
Park district candidates’ forum is Thursday
The Homewood-Flossmoor League of Women Voters will sponsor a candidate forum at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District board. The session will be at The Clubhouse at the corner of 183rd Street and Governors Highway. Incumbent Steve Johnson is on the ballot along[Read More…]
Simeon wins sectional championship, ends H-F season
The Homewood Flossmoor’s Vikings season came to a sour ending Friday night after losing to Simeon 58-43 in the Class 4A sectional championship game.
‘Sleeping Beauty’ on Drama Group stage April 10-14
“Sleeping Beauty,” a production especially for children, school groups and daycare centers, will be staged by The Drama Group, 330 W. 202nd Street in Chicago Heights, with five performances April 10 through 14.
Southland Smiles to host Dentistry from the Heart free service on Saturday
On Saturday, March 9, area residents who have difficulty affording dental care will have an opportunity for a free visit to the dentist. Southland Smiles, 19815 Governors Highway in Flossmoor, in partnership with non-profit organization Dentistry from the Heart, will offer teeth cleanings, fillings and other treatments. This will be[Read More…]
Hart girls volleyball wins state bid
[Updated 7:30 a.m.] The seventh grade girls volleyball team at James Hart School in Homewood is ready to battle for the first place title in the Illinois Elementary School Association state playoffs. Right now, the team is one of the top eight teams in the state. They will compete Friday,[Read More…]
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