New Face Production, a new student theater group at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, presents “You Can’t Take It With You” at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 and 16 in the Mall Auditorium, 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. The comedy focuses on George Vanderhof and his family, who live in New York[Read More…]
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Girls wrestling works toward official sport recognition at H-F
This school year, a group of Homewood-Flossmoor High School female athletes has coalesced into organized wrestling team, and they are now looking to expand girls wrestling as an official sport.
Pickleball games set for Feb. 15 at racquet club
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is sponsoring a pickleball games social from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood.
Deadline now Feb. 15 for property tax senior exemptions
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi has extended the deadline to Friday, Feb. 15, for the Senior Citizen and Senior Freeze Exemption applications for Tax Year 2018.
Property tax relief tied to state grant
The Illinois State Board of Education has announced that Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 is of 28 districts that will share a $50 million grant to help reduce local property taxes. The district expects to receive $1.96 million, which it must use to provide property tax relief.
Metra service resumes on modified schedule
Metra Electric service resumed Monday after last week’s freight train derailment damaged commuter train infrastructure, causing a four-day suspension of service. Trains were running a modified schedule.
17th annual Chocolate Fest to feature bake-off, truffle demonstration
Melt into the 17th annual Homewood Chocolate Fest on Saturday, Feb. 16, and you’ll find plenty to lift you from the winter blahs. The fest features artisan chocolatiers and bakeries with treats for sale, a truffle-making demonstration and activities for kids.
Hear from candidates for Flossmoor trustee, HFHS board
The Homewood-Flossmoor Area League of Women Voters has announced it will host two candidate forums featuring those running for positions on the Flossmoor Village Board and Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233.
Metra to resume service Monday with modified schedule
Metra will resume service on the entire Metra Electric Line on Monday, but trains will run on a modified weekday schedule as the agency continues to repair damage caused by a freight train derailment. Some trains have been canceled and others will make additional stops because damage from the derailment has[Read More…]
H-F chess team gearing up for state championship
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School chess team will be competing in the IHSA State Championship Chess Tournament Feb. 8 and 9 in Peoria after moving up through two major competitions. The team won the SWSC Conference Tournament Jan. 19 by defeating Andrew High School in the finals “redeeming our only loss[Read More…]


