Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s Vikings boys basketball overpowered Thornton 65-52 Tuesday and improved their record to 10-4. Senior forward Issac Stanback led H-F with 21 points, 10 rebounds, three steals and two assists.
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Homewood reaches parking agreement with St. Joseph church
Homewood village trustees approved an agreement Tuesday that will help alleviate potential future parking issues caused by changes soon to come around village hall. Public parking will now be allowed at St. Joseph church at 17949 Dixie Highway, across the street from the village complex, compensating for the anticipated loss of spaces[Read More…]
Flossmoor board overturns truck parking ban
Flossmoor residents can now legally park pickup trucks in their driveways after the Flossmoor Village Board voted Monday to change a decades-old ban. The vote was unanimous among the six trustees. Mayor Paul Braun, who abstained from voting, called the vote a “landmark” decision for the community.
Sign-up starts for District 161 Girls of the Run program
For the seventh consecutive year, Flossmoor School District 161 female students will have the opportunity to participate in the annual Girls on the Run program. Girls on the Run is a nationwide nonprofit organization that helps girls develop a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. Girls on the Run is a nationwide nonprofit[Read More…]
Dozens gather to mark 50 years of H-F Park District
January 6 was a day filled with memories as friends, supporters and past and current staff and board members of the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District gathered at the Dolphin Lake Clubhouse to mark the organization’s 50th anniversary. H-F Park District’s outstanding facilities, exceptional programs and terrific staff were all applauded throughout the[Read More…]
Humane society to renovate, open adoption center in Homewood
The South Suburban Humane Society is renovating the building which once held the Homewood Animal Hospital at 2207 183rd Street. It will be used for a new adoption center, the society’s CEO Emily Klehm announced at Tuesday’s Homewood village board meeting.
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at GSU Jan. 25 and 26
Southland Area Theatre Ensemble presents the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Governors State University on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 25 and 26. The Jan. 27 show is sold out. Starring in “Jesus Christ Superstar” are, from left, Nole Jones as Judas, Kelly Campos as Mary, Jacob Daniel Groth as Jesus and Malcom Jones as[Read More…]
Tennis mixer and pickleball set at H-F Racquet Club
Take a swing at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Racquet & Fitness Center when it hosts two special racquet programs. An adult tennis mixed-open doubles is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 11. All levels are welcome. There’s a $20 fee for members, or $25 for non-members.[Read More…]
H-F board applies for state grant to reduce taxes
The District 233 school board unanimously approved a grant application that could help reduce property taxes by more than $2 million. The board agreed at its December meeting to apply for the Property Tax Relief Grant. The Illinois State Board of Education will review applications this month to determine[Read More…]
Outstanding leaders help keep parks, facilities, events running
There are more than 600 employees working full- and part-time for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, under the supervision of a managerial staff. Here is an introduction to those leaders who guide the district.
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