The 23 Miles South Theatre in Homewood will present The Tony Stanzas musical improv team in a benefit performance at 7 p.m. Friday, May 25, on the lower level stage at St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway in Homewood. The Tony Stanzas will take suggestions at the opening of[Read More…]
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Rep. Kelly honored for efforts on behalf of older workers
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., was honored by the Community Assistance Programs (CAPs) at a May luncheon, for her advocacy work on behalf of the unemployed mature adults. Kelly, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, sponsored the Today’s American Dream Act bill in the House of Representatives that includes specific[Read More…]
NASA probe launching this summer is named for former H-F resident
NASA has named the first mission to fly a spacecraft directly into the sun’s atmosphere in honor of Prof. Eugene Parker, a pioneering physicist at the University of Chicago, and former resident of Homewood and Flossmoor.
Flossmoor students inducted into Marian Catholic National Honor Society
Four Flossmoor students were among 88 juniors and seniors recently inducted into the Marian Catholic High School National Honor Society. Calyn Brumley, Riley Driscoll, Erin Kelly and Jacob Klupchak were inducted during a ceremony on Thursday, May 10. The distinction recognizes outstanding students for their achievements in scholarship, character, leadership[Read More…]
Metra to end website ticket sales
Metra announced recently that because of declining internet ticket sales, the company will eliminate website ticket sales, including recurring orders and one-time sales of monthly passes and 10-ride tickets. The last day to purchase a monthly pass on the website will be June 20, and the last day to purchase[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly sponsors legislation to advance maternal health
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., is sponsoring legislation in Congress to address the rise in maternal mortality rates. She announced the legislation, MOMMA Act, at a press conference May 12 at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial in Harvey. Kelly, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, is chair of the Congressional Black[Read More…]
Young wildlife needs to be left alone during breeding season
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding Illinois citizens to leave baby birds and wild animals alone. During the breeding season, IDNR representatives say well-meaning people may believe they are helping by taking possession of young wildlife such as young rabbits, fawn deer, baby birds and other animals[Read More…]
Homewood Stories features five storytellers on May 15
Guests are invited to hear interesting stories delivered on Tuesday, May 15, by five storytellers at Homewood Stories. Ravisloe Country Club, 18231 Park Ave., is the location for this monthly session. Food will be available starting at 6 p.m. The program opens at 7:30 p.m. Story tellers include Elyse Miller[Read More…]
State awards grant for materials at H-F High library
Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School has been awarded a $4,999 state grant for the purchase of books at a variety of Lexile levels to support differentiated instruction. Lexile is a scientific approach to measuring both reading ability and the text demands of reading material. H-F librarians Jane Harper and Alicia Rodriguez,[Read More…]
Fine arts extravaganza May 3 at Western Avenue School
The fifth annual Fine Arts Extravaganza will be a celebration of music, art and physical education on Thursday, May 3, at Western Avenue School, 940 Western Ave. in Flossmoor. The community is invited to the 6 to 7 p.m. program themed around Egypt and Africa. Gifted fourth and fifth graders[Read More…]