Fratello’s Cafe and Deli is expanding. It’s new shop on Halsted Street will open this week, according to the owners. That doesn’t mean the downtown deli is going away. The new shop is part of an expansion project.
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Davis: Compromise school funding legislation puts districts ‘on right path’
Monday’s passage of a compromise school funding bill in the Illinois House was “20 years in the making,” state Rep. Will Davis said.
Janine Stroemer, H-F speech coach, earns Diamond Award
The National Speech & Debate Association’s Honor Society has presented Homewood-Flossmoor High School teacher Janine Stroemer with the Diamond Award in recognition of her outstanding work in coaching H-F students.
Flossmoor library survey, neighborhood nights target growth, programs
Flossmoor Public Library has two initiatives this fall, both aimed at growth and moving forward in the years to come. Residents have been asked to fill out a survey that rates current services and what steps need to be taken to improve the library, especially regarding advances in technology.
Homewood approves expansion of quarry blasting near Halsted
The Homewood village board has approved a special use permit for Hanson Material Service to expand its mining facility at the Thornton Quarry. Hanson listed the property at 17401 Halsted Street as vacant since a gas station on the site closed about 25 years. Homewood officials said Hanson intends to begin blasting[Read More…]
Speaker Madigan says compromise bill will help school kids
After the Illinois House of Representatives approved a new funding formula for schools Monday, Aug. 28, House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement: “Today we saw compromise. Instead of pitting children and communities against each other, Democrats and Republicans came to an agreement on much of what’s in[Read More…]
Kelly responds to president’s pardon of controversial sheriff
On Saturday, Aug. 16, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, released this statement following President Trump’s pardon of former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio for criminal contempt: “I am outraged by this ‘law and order’ president’s flippant disregard for basic rule of law and[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center hosts first ‘Survivor Camp’ on Sept. 16
The Cancer Support Center is hosting its first Survivor Camp on Saturday, Sept. 16, designed to give information and tools for cancer survivors. The free event is open to anyone who has battled or is currently battling cancer. Caregivers are welcome to join and take part in the sessions as[Read More…]
Letter: Justice remains elusive for Emmett Till
Editor, I appreciate the articles written in the June 1 (H-F Chronicle) issue, “Family helps bring stories to life at national museum” by Jade Greear, and “Black man’s history being included in American story” by Paul Thornton. The article written by Paul Thornton is one expressing the importance of[Read More…]
Police say Hart student’s alleged threats considered unfounded
Threats against students at James Hart School in Homewood may have been posted online in jest, but they were taken very seriously by the Homewood Police Department and District 153 school officials. On the evening of Friday, Aug. 25, police said a Hart student saw comments on social media made[Read More…]
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