On Thursday, March 3, New York Times best-selling author, activist and cultural critic Mikki Kendall will explore issues of race and feminism at Governors State University in celebration of Women’s History Month. Mikki Kendall The 10 a.m. presentation is also part of a distinguished speaker series to advance the university’s[Read More…]
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St. Joe Lenten Fish Fry starts March 4
The Athletic Association at St. Joseph Parish is hosting its 33rd annual Friday Lenten Fish Fry from 4:30 to 8 p.m. March 4 through April 8. The first two Fridays, March 4 and 11, will be carry-out service only. Orders will be taken at the parish hall, 17951 Dixie Highway.[Read More…]
Police responding to vehicle crash find gunshot victim
Flossmoor police reported responding to a vehicle crash near Parker Junior High School around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, but upon arriving at the scene they discovered a juvenile gunshot victim. The individual, and two other juveniles, were taken to area hospitals. Police said the gunshot victim was in stable[Read More…]
State confirms indoor mask mandate will be lifted Monday
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decline, and ICU bed availability continues to rise, so Gov. J.B. Pritzker confirmed on Friday, Feb. 25, that the Illinois indoor mask requirement will end Monday, Feb. 28, at 12:01 a.m. Since the Pritzker announced on Feb. 9 the plan to lift the indoor[Read More…]
The Little Mermaid Jr. at James Hart School Thursday and Friday
The cast of Mermaid is ready to entertain audiences Thursday and Friday, Feb. 24 and 25, at James Hart School. (Provided photo) Students at James Hart School will present the musical “The Little Mermaid Jr.” at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 24 and 25, at the school, 18220 Morgan[Read More…]
Measure to address teacher shortage moves from state Senate to House
To help eliminate the teacher shortage in Illinois, state Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) advanced a measure out of the Senate to increase the number of days substitute teachers may cover for licensed teachers in the classroom. Joyce represents the 40th District, which includes Flossmoor. Senate Bill 3893 cleared the Senate[Read More…]
Cook County Commission recognizes February as American Heart Month
On Feb. 10, Cook County Commission approved a resolution introduced by 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller to recognize February as American Heart Month in Cook County. Miller has made it a priority to promote efforts to address heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in Cook County. The[Read More…]
H-F students present play ‘A Spare Me’ on Feb. 24, 25 and 26
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24, 25 and 26, students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will be performing “A Spare Me,” a play focusing on saving humanity by creating a final generation of children. The play examines how, as earth’s resources and population are dwindling, humanity puts everything it has[Read More…]
Free income tax preparation programs can help low-income or elderly residents
Low-to-moderate income families and senior citizens needing assistance filing their 2021 income taxes can receive free help through several programs across the state. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program and Ladder Up Tax Assistance Program are providing free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to[Read More…]
Jonathan Bogue joins the Flossmoor village manager’s office
Following a nationwide search, the village of Flossmoor has hired Jonathan Bogue as assistant village manager. His first day on the job was Monday, Feb. 14. Bogue has served the village of Lincolnwood since 2019. Jonathan Bogue Village Manager Bridget Wachtel welcomed Bogue to the staff, and noted that he[Read More…]
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