The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has recognized 69 students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School as 2020-21 Illinois State Scholars.    Scholars represent approximately the top 10 percent of high school seniors from Illinois’ 726 high schools. They were chosen based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT scores and their[Read More…]

PSC lab aide Amanda Peloqui checks out weldingequipment in the college’s new mobile training unit. (Provided photo/Prairie State College)  Two low-boy semi-trailers filled with the latest computer and welding equipment are serving as a campus on the move at Prairie State College. PSC recognized it is difficult to train employees in[Read More…]

We’re delighted to offer an opportunity to advertise health and wellness oriented businesses in our special Health & Wellness publication, which will be included in the March 1, 2020, print edition. Use this form to save a spot and to provide materials and direction. Together, we’ll create a great ad[Read More…]

The National Fire Protection Association has a list of suggestions to review to help keep your loved ones safe and protect from home accidents this holiday season.   Holiday Decorating/Entertaining Be careful with your holiday candles. NFPA says more than one-third of home decoration fires are started by candles. Keep[Read More…]

Employers concerned about the dealing with new marijuana laws can attend a half-day workshop in December to learn how to manage employee issues. Prairie State College Corporate and Continuing Education hosts the workshop to help employers prepare for the impact of legalized marijuana as it pertains to employer drug testing[Read More…]

Marc Wiley, chair of the board of trustees at Prairie State College Board, was elected as a member of the Association of Community College Trustees Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, representing the Central Region.    Marc Wiley Wiley was sworn in during the 50th Annual ACCT Leadership Congress in October.  [Read More…]

For more than four decades, volunteers with Respond Now have been helping make the season bright for those who otherwise wouldn’t have much to celebrate. This year, they expect nearly 1,000 children to receive gifts because of the organization’s annual Christmas opportunity.  “We want everyone to have a wonderful Christmas.[Read More…]

Ready Carrie Steinweg’s story, Sharing the Love: South Suburban Humane Society expansion helps more families find pets, for more information about the society’s pet adoption program.  Adopted by the Lesimple family of Homewood   Lauren, left, and  Crystal Lesimple with  their adopted cat,  Mama. (Mary  Compton/H-F  Chronicle)  Crystal Lesimple and her son began volunteering with SHHS[Read More…]

Homewood-Flossmoor knows exactly what it’s in for when it takes on Lincoln Way East in the quarterfinals of the state series Saturday.   “East is the gold standard in Illinois football. They have had everybody’s number,” Vikings coach Craig Buzea said. “We are glad to have the opportunity to compete[Read More…]

With the legalization of recreational cannabis in Illinois quickly approaching, the Flossmoor Village Board began discussing what policies should be in place to reflect new laws.  As of Jan. 1, the sale, possession and use of recreational cannabis will be legal in Illinois, but the village will have options in[Read More…]