Pat Nevins recalls his years of serving the park district and the satisfaction of watching the district develop parks that are important to the community. His article is part of the Chronicle’s series celebrating the district’s 50th anniversary. It first appeared in the January 1 print edition.
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Playtime fun through music brought joy to kids and adults
Music teacher Kristen Izenbart reminisces about the Music for Minors program offered through the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. Her article is part of the Chronicle’s series celebrating the district’s 50th anniversary. It first appeared in the January 1 print edition.
Golfers get a very early start on 2019 season at Coyote Run
Once upon a time, golfers had to endure long golfless winters or travel to warmer climes to play. Not this year. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Coyote Run Golf Course was open Saturday, Jan. 5, and golfers came out to enjoy rounds in sunshine and temperatures in the low 50s.
‘Keep It Green’ referendum led to new parks, Coyote Run course
“Keep It Green” was the slogan for a 1998 referendum that gave the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District enough money to develop an old lumberyard, a former military base and a dormant golf course into three spectacular facilities. For Missy Barrett of Flossmoor, they are just three of the outstanding sites in[Read More…]
Ruling on Flossmoor candidate delayed until petition names are checked
This story was updated at 10:04 a.m. on Jan. 4, 2019, to reflect new information from Flossmoor assistant village manager Allison Deitch. A decision in a challenge to a Flossmoor village board candidate in April’s election has been delayed until the legitimacy of signatures on his nominating petitions can be[Read More…]
Seven returning seniors driving H-F varsity hoops
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Vikings varsity basketball team has an advantage many of their opponents don’t: seven returning players. With a backbone that strong, the Vikings are looking to move past the sectional semifinals, when they lost to Marist 61-47 last year.
Two board members vote against H-F tax levy
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 school board approved its 2018 tax levy, but not without objections from two board members. The levy includes $33,088,000 for the education fund; $3,763,329 for operations and maintenance; $625,000 for Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund; $1,200,000 for social security; $1,135,000 for transportation; $5,000 for working[Read More…]
Park district installs new energy lights at racquet club
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board expects to save more than $20,000 in energy costs in 2019 by switching to LED lights. At its Nov. 20 meeting, the board approved the $11,974 purchase of LED lights from Helsel Jepperson for the Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St in Homewood. Staff[Read More…]
H-F school board makes curriculum changes with upgrades and new courses
The District 233 school board made Homewood-Flossmoor High School curriculum changes by adding or giving more academic credit to 15 courses. The changes will benefit students at all levels starting in the 2019-2020 school year. Nancy Spaniak, director of curriculum, instruction and professional development, gave her recommendations to the[Read More…]
South Suburban Hospital’s first baby of 2019 arrives at 1:04 a.m.
It’s a girl! After 15 hours of labor, first-time mother Kiara Cox of Hazel Crest gave birth to 7-pound, 1-ounce baby, Treasure Jasmin, at 1:04 a.m. Jan. 1 in the Advocate South Suburban Hospital’s Women and Infants Center, 17800 Kedzie Ave., in Hazel Crest. Little Treasure is the first baby[Read More…]
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