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Obituary: Paschal (Pat) Joseph Panio

Paschal (Pat) Joseph Panio, MD, a resident of Flossmoor, IL, tragically passed away on September 12, 2023 surrounded by his beloved wife and four children. Pat was born and raised in Chicago Heights, IL where he attended Marian Catholic High School. Later, he pursued his medical studies at Loyola Stritch[Read More…]

Teen killed in shooting after Hillcrest High football game

Hillcrest High School officials announced on the school’s Facebook page Saturday that a teen was shot and killed following the homecoming football game Friday, Sept. 15. “Our hearts go out to the families and friends of all those involved in this tragedy,” the statement read. “We in District 228 are[Read More…]

9.16.2023 | What You Need To Know This Weekend

FIRST RESPONDERS MASS — St. Veronica Church, 1131 Douglas Ave. in Flossmoor (formerly IJP) will host a special mass honoring first responders at 5 p.m. on Saturday. YOGA FOR A CAUSE — Serendipity Yoga and Wellness will host Yoga for a Cause at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, in the west[Read More…]

9.15.2023 | What You Need To Know This Weekend

DONATE BLOOD — Serendipity Yoga and Wellness will host a blood drive from 3 to 8 p.m. today in the parking lot at 18300 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment. YOGA FOR A CAUSE — Serendipity Yoga and Wellness will host Yoga for a Cause at 2 p.m. on[Read More…]

Hart girls softball team advances to sectional play

James Hart School’s girls softball team is entering competition for a sectional title in the Illinois Elementary School Association hoping to win a spot on the state softball championship roster. The team won the regional championship game Tuesday, Sept. 12, defeating Chicago Heights Middle School. The score was tied in[Read More…]

9.14.2023 | What You Need To Know Today

HOMEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION — The commission will meet at 7 p.m. tonight in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here. Attend remotely here or dial 312-626-6799. ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812.  IRONS OAKS MUMS SALE — Mum Pick up is from 2 to 7 p.m. today at the Irons Oaks parking lot[Read More…]

District 153 starts breakfast program

This year, District 153 is giving kids the chance to start their day with breakfast with a new “grab and go” program. Breakfast has been called the most important meal of the day, and research shows that kids who have breakfast perform better in school. To get kids off to[Read More…]

9.13.2023 | What You Need To Know Today

RECEPTION FOR ARTISTS — Prairie State College is hosting a reception from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today for artists James Bowden, a painter, and sculptors Stephen Lucking and Christopher Newman whose works are on display at the PSC’s Christopher Art Gallery on the PSC campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in[Read More…]

9.8.2023 | What You Need To Know This Weekend

H-F HOMECOMING GAME — The game versus Waubonsie Valley will be Friday, Sept. 8, at H-F Stadium. Tickets for the 7 p.m. game are available here. HIDDEN GEM/FLOSSMOOR FEST — Flossmoor’s Hidden Gem Half Marathon gears up for its 4th edition on Saturday morning. Time to run or to cheer on runners. After the race, stay[Read More…]

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