Homewood-Flossmoor High School college counselor Kevin Coy gave the District 233 board members numbers they can use to show the success of H-F graduates. H-F’s 2017 graduation rate was 96.4 percent. During the Dec. 19 board meeting, Coy shared these statistics: Sixteen percent of students in the Class of 2017[Read More…]
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Volunteers join two park district boards
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board of Commissioners welcomed six volunteers to serve on the Park District Advisory Committee and the Senior Advisory Committee. Nine persons serve on the Park District Advisory Committee, which meets each month to offer program suggestions and other information the park district commissioners and parks’ staff can[Read More…]
Win-win for businesses that offer ‘Day of Service’
On Monday, Jan. 15, Flossmoor residents have a unique opportunity to be part of a community-wide volunteer experience through the fourth annual MLK Day of Service.
Forest Preserves picnic permits, camping reservations open Jan. 2
Online and in-person permit sales for picnic and camping in Cook County Forest Preserves will begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Picnic permits are required for groups of 25 or more. In addition to saving time by purchasing permits online, visitors can view information such as site availability,[Read More…]
32 years on the same route ending for Flossmoor mail carrier
After delivering mail on the same Flossmoor route for 32 years, Dave Schmaedeke is beginning his retirement on Jan. 1. “It has been a good ride, but it is time to do something else,” said Schmaedeke
State rolls back LLC fees
The state of Illinois, reputed to being more of a taker than a giver, delivered a gift to small business owners and prospective owners just before Christmas. On Dec. 20, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation that reduces startup, annual filing and other fees for limited liability companies (LLCs), a common[Read More…]
The secret to cinnamon rolls: It’s not actually the recipe
While I was growing up, my mother made cinnamon rolls at Christmas time. Marking days off the calendar is all well and good, but the smell of cinnamon rolls baking was how we knew Christmas season was getting serious and the big day was nearly at hand. [Recipe updated Jan.[Read More…]
New director says tennis is a game for all ages
Umang Chadda is out to make the Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet & Fitness Club a standout facility for tennis players. The game of tennis is for all ages, so Chadda is gearing up to get youngsters interested in the game. He wants to encourage young players to stay involved and discover all that[Read More…]
Homewood police seek info about truck-bicycle hit-and-run
Homewood police are seeking information about a hit-and-run accident Wednesday evening involving a pickup truck and a bicycle.
Legal aid available to Illinois veterans
Illinois veterans, active-duty service members, reservists and their dependents will be able to access free legal help for consumer, housing and family law issues through a statewide hotline and network of legal support services launched this month, according to Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights. “The men and women who bravely[Read More…]
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