BLACK JOURNALISTS IN HISTORY Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) was a prominent journalist and activist who fought for women’s suffrage, and against white mob violence. Her willingness to openly confront white women in the suffrage movement who ignored lynching caused them to shun her. She co-founded the first suffrage club for[Read More…]
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2/9/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BLACK DOCTORS SPEAK – Young people curious about medical careers might be interested to hear about the experiences of three African-American physicians in the program “My Journey to Medicine: Black Doctors Speak,” presented on Zoom by Homewood Library. Register online. 7 p.m. Thursday FALCON-FRIENDLY – Learn about peregrine falcons with[Read More…]
2/5/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
SUMMER ACADEMY – Online summer school registration is now open for current H-F High School students. Beginning Feb. 16, incoming freshmen can enroll in summer school and also Summer Academy, a six-week program that assists in the transition to high school. SOME HS STUDENTS TO RETURN – Hybrid learning for[Read More…]
2/4/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BRICKS OF LOVE – Buy a personalized brick to support Flossmoor Public Art Commission, to be placed in the downtown traffic circle. Bricks cost $100 until Feb. 14, when the price increases to $125. Visit the art commission website. HELP FIREFIGHTERS – To be sure firefighters can access fire hydrants[Read More…]
Homewood man avoids carjacking while suspects shoot at vehicle
A man in Homewood narrowly avoided harm on Tuesday evening when a group of men attempted to carjack his vehicle, shooting at it in the process, Homewood police said. According to a press release from Homewood Police Department, the man was parked in his driveway in the 19100 block of[Read More…]
2/3/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
HFHS STUDENTS RETURN – The Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Directors conducts a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the district’s return to school plan. The administration has indicated students could return on a hybrid plan starting Feb. 16. MOVE INTO PHASE 4 – The villages of Homewood[Read More…]
2/2/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
START KIDS OFF RIGHT Through the SPEED Family Enrichment Program, parents of young children can sign up for home visits to receive: developmental screenings parental support parent-child learning experiences community service referrals Funded by the Illinois State Board of Education, the program serves children from birth to age 3. Enrollment[Read More…]
Homewood looks for ways to slow down drivers
In July, when a student-athlete died in a car crash on 183rd Street in Homewood, residents collectively mourned. Dominique Wood, 19, was killed when 21-year-old Lindsey Anderson, traveling west on 183rd Street, allegedly crashed his Porsche into Wood’s Buick, at the time headed northbound on Center Avenue. The Suburban Major[Read More…]
Jan. 29, 2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
PET ADOPTION EVENT – South Suburban Humane Society hosts a Pet Adoption event at Flossmoor Station Restaurant. To maintain social distancing, only 20 spots are available, with one family will be allowed in at a time. The waitlist opens at 1 p.m. and the event starts at 2 p.m. Saturday.[Read More…]
Jan. 28, 2021 | What You Need to Know Today
LACK OF BLACK DOCS – The documentary “Black Men in White Coats” is available for viewing over three days through Homewood Library. In it, a medical doctor sets out to discover why Black men make up only 2% of American doctors. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 9 and 10[Read More…]