Author Fern Schumer Chapman and her mother, Edith Westerfeld, will discuss “Edith’s Immigration Journey: A Refugee’s Story of Prejudice and Empathy” during a 1:30 p.m. presentation on Nov. 5 at B’nai Yehuda Beth Sholom, 1424 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. The story revolves around Edith Westerfeld, 92, whose parents sent[Read More…]
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Halloween candy buy-back Nov. 1
If the kids have too much candy after trick-or-treating, Lisa Grant Orthodontics is willing to pay for candy by the pound. The third annual Halloween Candy Buy Back will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 1 at the office at 18243 Harwood Ave. Candy will be weighed and[Read More…]
Community meetings on H-F expansion plans set for Nov. 6 and 9
Residents of Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 are invited to hear administrators outline plans for expansion and remodeling at Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor. Speakers will address residents at three meetings. The first is set for 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, in Room E-1 in the South Building. Two[Read More…]
Homewood officials: Residents get their money’s worth
Homewood Finance Director Dennis Bubenik presented the proposed property tax levy of $6,324,211 for 2017 to the board of trustees on Tuesday and he offered a chart that he said should give Homewood residents a clearer idea how their property tax dollars are spent.
Donations over $75,000 for Cancer Support Center annual walk
Walkers, some dressed as super heroes in keeping with the theme of the event, prepare to begin the Walk of Hope on Oct. 1. (Chronicle file photo) Walkers and supporters raised more than $75,000 in the Cancer Support Center’s Walk of Hope on Oct. 1. Organizers[Read More…]
H-F Park District recognized with national award
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District was named one of the four top park districts in the country by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
H-F High golf team takes first, Hoag advances to state tourney
Homewood-Flossmoor golfer Perry Hoag finished well at the IHSA Class 3A state golf tournament in Bloomington Oct. 13 and 14. The H-F golf team finished its season on a positive note on Oct. 3 with a first place finish at the IHSA regional golf tournament.
Art show at Izaak Walton Nov 4 and 5
The Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road, is hosting its annual art show Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4 and 5.
AP Scholars named at Marian Catholic
Marian Catholic High School has listed students named to the 2017 Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars Roster. Steven Babick, Megan Fuhrman and Kyle Johnson of Homewood, and Lisette Kelly of Flossmoor, are AP Scholars. They scored a three or higher on three or more AP exams. William Brunner of Flossmoor is[Read More…]
Cook County targets South Suburbs in economic development initiative
County officials discuss a report that explores the challenges for economic development in the South Suburbs.
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