Christina Farley Jackson is set to become an elected official after winning a two-year term as a commissioner for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District on Tuesday, April 4. She will be joining Brent Bachus, who was elected to a six-year term, and Dallas Collins, who was re-elected for a second[Read More…]
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Interfaith group examines the question of angels during Homewood session
The question, “Do you believe in angels?” brought nearly 100 people together March 19 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Homewood. The Sunday afternoon program was sponsored by South West Interfaith Team, a non-profit organization made up of 14 congregations from Christian churches, Jewish synagogues and Muslim mosques working[Read More…]
Transparency is priority for 3 new H-F High board members
Steve Anderson, Annette Bannon and Beth Larocca each pledge the Homewood-Flossmoor High School community will have transparency in all board dealings. On Tuesday, April 4, they defeated three incumbents – Richard Lites, Gerald Pauling and Andy Lindstrom – and challenger Eric Grant in a seven-way race for three four-year terms[Read More…]
Flossmoor candidates say divided race generated community spirit
Despite the outcome on Tuesday night, candidates on opposing sides in Flossmoor’s village election agreed that the local race has invigorated the community.
Voters oust incumbents on H-F High School board, but most officials re-elected
In a stunning repudiation of the status quo in Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233, voters Tuesday rejected three school board incumbents. Three challengers — Steve Anderson, Annette Bannon and Beth Laroccca — won seats on the board. [Updated at 10:10 a.m.]
Identity released of driver whose vehicle went into Dolphin Lake on Friday
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office has released the identity of the driver who died Friday, March 31, after his car went into Dolphin Lake in Homewood. Larry Bowen, 53, of Homewood, was pronounced dead at 10:04 a.m. Friday, according to the medical examiner’s office. The cause and manner of[Read More…]
Local polling places
It’s time to vote for local leaders. Polls will be open Tuesday, April 4, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Here is a list of polling places in Homewood and Flossmoor.
H-F student’s push pin art leads to award-winning design
Homewood-Flossmoor High School junior Taylor Ausley was looking for a unique way to display her creativity. She chose to use the simple push pin.
A sign of spring: Ballfield clean-up begins
After a soggy week, the weather finally improved, just in time for the first ballfield clean-up day sponsored by Homewood Baseball and Softball (HBS) on Saturday morning.
Hart band earns top rating at district contest
The James Hart School Symphonic Band has qualified for the State Festival after earning a Division I rating at the Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) District VI Organizational Contest. The Homewood students will be at the April 29 IGSMA State Festival meet in Tinley Park. This was[Read More…]
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