Says he wanted the university to take him seriously after they lowballed him on a price to purchase the papers.
Are kids in the cross-hairs when it comes to potential gun violence at schools?
Our readers share their daily frustrations.
Homewood-Flossmoor High School's newest board member is a critical thinker, according to Supt. Dr. Von Mansfield.
The ABC 7 morning news show will be shooting live shots of H-F High School between 5:30 a.m. and 7 a.m.
As Halloween approaches, know the rules your area's registered sex offenders are required to follow.
Marlo Thomas asks "Bullied" author for tips to help parents.
Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.
The Illinois Art Education Association honored Homewood-Flossmoor High School with the title "Best School Art Program in Illinois" for the second time in 10 years.
Two-thirds of Americans say it's one of the most important jobs in America, and many underestimate what teachers are paid.
No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
Lunch shouldn’t make your kids sick. Here are some tips to preventing foodborne illness in their lunch bag.
Parenting advice from Mom.me on how parents can help their kids succeed in their first year of college. The hardest lesson? Letting them go.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.
Well, for starters, you want your peanut butter to jelly ration at 2:1. What are your tips for creating the perfect sandwich?
Three Flossmoor boys took it upon themselves to host a backpack drive for local kids in need.
The Give With Target campaign ends Sept. 21.
Patch researched the question. Here's what we came up with.
Back-to-school time is here. H-F Schools schools will be holding their first day of classes in the coming days and weeks. Capture those moments and share them with Patch readers.
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
A breakdown of what families are paying this year to send their children to Homewood and Flossmoor public schools.
Don't let your child get weighed down with an oversized, overly heavy backpack. We share safety tips for buying a backpack and keeping kids safe.
Homewood-Flossmoor District 233 Athletic and Activities Director Alec Anderson died after a medical emergency at the school Wednesday, Aug. 7. Anderson, 54, was set to begin his second year in the position.
As the school year quickly approaches, so do fall sports. Marian Catholic High School recently released a list of this season's tryout dates.
The Vikings kickoff the season hosting Simeon, before big dates at home again Lincoln-Way East and Bolingbrook. The Vikings also take on Sandburg and Lockport on the road during the season.
Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill Sunday requiring Illinois schools to insure student-athletes who are injured in school sports. Do you think this is the right thing to do?
Homewood-Flossmoor High School will welcome the class of 2017 through its doors for the first time on Wednesday, Aug. 7. The freshman orientation kicks off at 8 a.m. and will last until 12:30 p.m.
The South Suburban Family Shelter is hosting its annual "Back to School Angel" program. Find out how you can make a difference in a child's life.
Summer is ticking away and students will soon return to school. Patch has organized a list of all the schools in the area and their first days of school.
Homewood-Flossmoor High School students can now verify their residency to cut down on wait times at Book and Fee Days. All students must verify their residency before registration.
Prairie State College will welcome new students with orientation sessions on two dates: July 17 and August 7. There will be two sessions on both days.
The H-F High School Alumni Association will host its annual summer event July 18, at the Flossmoor Country Club. The event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and feature hors d'oeurves, a cash bar, music and fun for alumni 21 and over.
Flossmoor School District 161 announced the hiring of two new principals and one new assistant principal for the upcoming school year.
Several hundred students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School were recognized at High Honors and Honor Roll students. Students earned their spot by notching As and Bs in their classes during the second semester.
Flossmoor School District 161 and the Flossmoor Education Association are continuing contract negotiations through the summer. The two sides released a statement detailing their progress so
Members of the class of 2014 are eligible to enter Thomas’ Photographic Services senior photo session contest. The grand prize is a one-hour photo session, valued at $265.
Homewood-Flossmoor High School teacher David Kush was named a Star in the Classroom by the Illinois State Board of Education. Kush was one of 36 teachers named tops in their field by the board.
The final bell for the 2012-13 school year might have rung, but for some students, education is a year-round endeavor. Thanks to H-F’s summer school program, students looking to pick up a few credits during the warmer months can do so.
Bob Comstock, who taught broadcast and English classes at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, retired after 34 years on the job at the end of the 2013 school year.