Craig Doster’s tenure as Flossmoor School District 161 superintendent has come to an end. At a special meeting Tuesday, board of education members approved a separation agreement with Doster, District 161’s superintendent for the last six years.
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Christmas holiday performance of The Nutcracker Dec. 3 at GSU
Salt Creek Ballet will give two performances of “The Nutcracker,” the classic holiday ballet, at 1 and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Performing Arts Center at Governors State University. Soloist performers will be Gillian Murphy and Marcelo Gomes of American Ballet Theatre. Both bring outstanding talents to[Read More…]
Christmas tree sales hosted by Cancer Support Center
The Cancer Support Center will be selling trees and other holiday items at the Village of Homewood’s Annual Holiday Lights Event on Friday, Dec. 2. The Cancer Support Center’s Christmas tree stand will be located at the intersection of Martin and Chestnut. Pre-sale orders are being accepted by Mandi Williams,[Read More…]
Homewood Public Library hosts International Games Day on Nov. 19
On Saturday, Nov. 19, the Homewood Public Library is joining with more than 2,000 libraries around the world for the ninth annual International Games Day @ Your Library celebration. The library will offer special gaming programs and events suitable for the whole family from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Patrons will[Read More…]
H-F Park District gets finalist ranking in national parks review
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District received recognition from the National Recreation and Park District Association (NRPDA) for its outstanding work. The National Gold Medal finalist honor was presented to H-F Park District at the NRPDA annual meeting in St. Louis on Oct. 5.
Redbird Cafe aims to bring ‘slow food’ approach to downtown Homewood
The former restaurant at 2057 Ridge Road is undergoing a metamorphosis. What will soon emerge is Redbird Cafe, the incarnation of one local woman’s dream. But it is a dream that owner Kim Nolen believes the community shares — for a fun, eclectic, local-sourced place to gather and eat.
Tuesday vote will decide hotly-contested national, state races
Homewood-Flossmoor area votes Tuesday will help elect the nation’s president and also make their choices in other federal, state and county contests. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Search firm hired to seek out best candidate for H-F principal
The search for the next Homewood-Flossmoor High School principal has begun now that the school board has selected BWP and Associates as its consultant. The firm laid out a plan last week to begin meeting with H-F constituencies, and has already posted the position on its own website and other[Read More…]
Two redevelopment measures, two liquor licenses on Homewood trustees’ agenda Tuesday
Homewood trustees will consider two measures Tuesday that would contribute to downtown redevelopment projects. The first is a measure that would change the arrangement to help Third Coast Developers acquire a building on Ridge Road that is part of a planned develop of a residential/retail center.Trustees agreed in October to[Read More…]
Community invited to learn about H-F Racquet & Fitness Club at Nov. 12 open house
On Saturday, Nov. 12, the community will have an opportunity to walk through the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club facilities and learn about its programs when the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District hosts an open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the facility, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. The[Read More…]
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