The Illinois State Board of Education issued commendable rankings for Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools in Homewood District 153. “We’re very proud of the work our staff does in working with the students, and collaborating with the parents and all our teams,” said Superintendent Dale Mitchell. The[Read More…]
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PSC students learn trade skills hands-on at Park Forest house
A new joint venture between Prairie State College, the Village of Park Forest and South Suburban College is making it possible for young adults to gain real-world experience in a variety of construction trades. Known as the South Suburban Trades Initiative (SSTI), the program extends learning from the classroom to[Read More…]
Festive pub crawl Thursday to benefit Homewood Arts Council
Homewood Arts Council’s first fundraiser, the 0.3K run/walk/stroll in September brought out considerable costuming creativity in participants. The organization is providing another opportunity from 6:30 p.m. until at least 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, with Ho Ho Homewood Festivus-for-the-Rest-of-Us Pub Crawl, a chance for people to channel their inner elf,[Read More…]
Pop’s Popcorn Shop opens in Homewood
Attention popcorn lovers! If you have been wishing for a gourmet specialty popcorn shop located in Homewood, your dreams have come true. Pop’s Popcorn Shop has opened at 18035 Dixie Highway offering unique popcorn flavors.
School, village, library candidates file for April election ballots
(Updated Dec. 29) In the April 2 election, voters will be selecting new members to serve on school boards, the Homewood and Flossmoor Village Boards, Flossmoor and Homewood libraries, Homewood-Flossmoor Park District and Prairie State College.
Suspects charged for smash-and-grab spree in H-F, other towns
(Updated Dec. 19)Three suspects have been arrested and charged following a string of smash-and-grab incidents throughout the South Suburbs in recent weeks, Flossmoor police said Friday.
Pop culture trivia tournament Jan. 5 at H-F High
You may think your brain is cluttered with useless facts, but they could come in handy at the second annual Pop Culture Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 5, at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The contest, hosted by H-F’s Scholastic Bowl team, starts at 8:45 a.m. in the H-F South Building.
Townhomes to be developed in Homewood village hall lot
The land near the corner of Chestnut Road and Harwood Avenue will be purchased by 107 Highwood Holdings for $355,000. The property, which is just over one acre in size, was consolidated from six different parcels in 2006 and identified by the village as a key redevelopment site. The proposed[Read More…]
Homewood tax levy increases 3.59 percent
The Homewood village board approved a 3.59 percent increase in the real estate tax levy over the previous year at its Dec. 11 meeting. The board also witnessed the swearing in of Patrick McAneny, the new assistant director of public works.
H-F falls to Bloom in tight game Friday
Bloom High School squeezed by Homewood-Flossmoor High’s Vikings 57-53 in a heated rematch.
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