The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to support an expansion of the Homewood Science Center’s Girls STEAM Ahead Success program. The workforce development program will now reach freshmen girls from low-income families who attend Rich Township High School District 227.
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Laramie Project to be performed at GSU
On Nov. 1, 2 and 3, Governors State University’s Theatre and Performance Studies program will present “The Laramie Project,” a docudrama reflection on the kidnapping and brutal murder of Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old gay student at the University of Wyoming. The production, created by Moises Kaufman and members of[Read More…]
Winning photos announced for Izaak Walton 2020 calendar
Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve recently announced the winning entries for its 2020 wall calendar. Nearly 60 photographers submitted entries as part of a contest conducted in September. There are 14 winning entries, including one photo for each of the 12 months plus the front and back covers.
Illinois Philharmonic opens season with Saturday performance
Renowned pianist Xiayin Wang will perform works byAnderson and Gershwin at the IPO’s 42nd seasonopener. (Facebook photo)
Metra announces 14th annual safety contest
Metra has announced the launch of the 14th Annual Safety Poster and Essay Contest, asking students to illustrate through posters and essays the importance of safe behaviors near the railroad. This year’s theme is “Obey the Signs,” which emphasizes the importance of looking for and obeying signs and control devices[Read More…]
Lighthouse LGBTQ hosts program about new inclusive Illinois school curriculum
Lighthouse LGBTQ is hosting a special program and discussion on Wednesday, Oct. 16, about the Illinois Inclusive Curriculum bill passed by the Illinois legislature this spring. Guest speaker will be Victor Salvo, co-founder and executive director of The Legacy Project in Chicago. Guests are invited to come to the Flossmoor Community[Read More…]
Jazz legend Orbert Davis at PSC gala Oct. 19
The Prairie State College (PSC) Foundation will present its first Reach for the Stars Award to jazz legend Orbert Davis when it hosts the annual Foundation Gala at 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19. Davis is an Emmy Award-winning trumpeter, educator, conductor and artistic director for the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic. He is[Read More…]
DeLuca to seek re-election for state representative
Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, announced Sunday that he plans to seek re-election in 2020 for his post as representative of the 80th District. Anthony DeLuca Recent media reports said last week that DeLuca was considering a run for the 40th District state senate seat soon to be vacated[Read More…]
H-F High hosts breakfast for senior citizens Oct. 16
Senior citizens in the Homewood-Flossmoor community are invited to a complimentary breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Homewood-Flossmoor High School North Building Cafeteria. The North Building is accessible via the Governors Highway campus entrance. The event includes an overview of the school by administrators, musical entertainment and[Read More…]
Rep. DeLuca urges legislature to enact property tax freeze
Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, is calling for the General Assembly to pass a statewide property tax freeze during the upcoming veto session Oct. 28, 29 and 30 and Nov. 12, 13 and 14.