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…]
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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.
Discount tickets for Six Flags Fright Fest
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association is offering discounted tickets to Six Flags Fright Fest. Tickets are $40.90 when using the promo code. Visit sixflags.com and enter the code SSMMAFF to purchase tickets.
Hiring fair Oct. 6 for 2nd Congressional District residents
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., will host more than 50 employers on Friday, Oct. 4, at the seventh annual hiring event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District.
H-F artists will display work at Park Forest Art Fair Sept. 21-22
The Park Forest Art Fair, sponsored by Tall Grass Arts Association will celebrate its 64th year during the Sept. 21 and 22 event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in downtown Park Forest.
Commissioner Miller ready for Chicago Football Classic Saturday
Cook County 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller invites “anyone who loves football” to join her for the 22nd annual Chicago Football Classic, Howard University versus Hampton University, at Solider Field on Saturday, Sept. 14. It is part of a weekend event that will feature a college fair and battle[Read More…]
Homewood Library features theatre troupe Oct. 5
A children’s play with a message about bullying will be presented by a professional theatre company during an Oct. 5 visit at the Homewood Public Library. “Little Red and the Big Bully Wolf” will be presented at 2 p.m. in the public meeting room of the library, 17919 Dixie Highway. [Read More…]