Author: Faith Lee

Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations continue at Flossmoor Park

Celebrations for Kwanzaa and Hanukkah continued on Dec. 30 at Flossmoor Park. Two Flossmoor residents, Cheryl Shackelford and Jacob Schoeneman, participated in the candle lighting ceremonies to highlight the celebrations. Shackelford, a Flossmoor resident of around 30 years, lit the kinara and spoke about the fifth Kwanzaa principle, Nia. The[Read More…]

Vietnam veteran embarks on a life changing Honor Flight

Honor Flight 115 took off from Chicago’s Midway Airport around 4 a.m. on June 19 with 109 Vietnam War veterans, including Homewood resident James Claydon. Since 2008, Honor Flight Chicago has been offering veterans a chance to reflect on their time of service and share memories with others who also[Read More…]

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