The Chatham Choral Ensemble will present a concert at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 18850 Riegel Road in Homewood, on Saturday, Dec. 16, as part of a dinner and concert program. The ensemble of 25 professional singers will perform their program “Christmas Through the Ages.” The ensemble, under the[Read More…]
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History buff takes second graders 500 years back for glimpse of Native American way of life
Willow School students recently took a trip back 500 years to learn how Native Americans lived, courtesy of historian Louis P. Aiello.
Home rule could help District 153 schools meet its budget shortfall
Homewood District 153 anticipates a $760,000 windfall to its budget if Homewood residents support the home rule initiative. The village board is proposing to raise the sales tax by 0.25 percent and give the additional revenue to the other taxing bodies in Homewood — School Districts 153, 161 and 233,[Read More…]
Homewood Chevy again donating car to family in need
For the third straight year, Chevrolet of Homewood will donate a car to a lucky family on Christmas Eve. Steve Phillipos, president of the dealership, believes in the holiday spirit of giving and he has set up a plan to ensure that a needy family will receive a new automobile[Read More…]
Flossmoor traffic stop leads to arrest for bank robbery
Flossmoor police say a bank robbery may have been prevented last week when an officer stopped a car for speeding in mid-morning traffic. Patrolman Tim Filkins stopped a man who subsequently was charged in an Orland Park bank robbery.
Homewood officials to discuss possible home rule limitations at Tuesday board meeting
At an informational meeting about home rule on Thursday, Village Manager Jim Marino noted that officials are aware of the concerns residents have about the potential for increased property taxes. Home rule, if approved by voters, would give the village more power than it currently has to raise taxes and[Read More…]
Homewood meeting spells out home rule proposal
The first informational meeting on home rule for Homewood drew an estimated 80 people anxious to learn why trustees are proposing a change in the village government’s status. More than a dozen people asked questions during the meeting Nov. 9 at the Marie Irwin Community Center.
Law enforcement investigates threat to H-F High School, concludes it was a hoax
The FBI and Homewood police investigated a possible threat against Homewood-Flossmoor High School on Sunday but concluded the incident was a hoax. School will be in session as normal on Monday. In a letter to parents, Superintendent Von Mansfield and Principal Jerry Anderson said someone contacted the FBI after[Read More…]
H-F High asks community for input on expansion plans
The District 233 school board is hoping to get feedback through Nov. 17 on its survey of proposed plans for additions to Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The board is considering building a black box theater for rehearsals, presentations and staging needs, and building an addition of new classrooms for fine arts.[Read More…]
H-F senior selected for 2018 All-American football team
Justin Hall Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior Justin Hall has been selected to play in the Under Armour All-American Football Game Jan. 4 in Orlando, Fla. Hall plays offensive and defensive positions for the H-F Vikings football team. He is one of 100 student athletes named to the team roster.[Read More…]
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