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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…]

Metra construction to affect Electric Line schedule April 26-29

Metra’s Electric Line schedule will be affected April 26-29 by a construction project.  The schedule changes will allow workers to complete the installation and testing of a new signal and switching system just north of the Museum Campus/11th Street Station. The work could delay Metra Electric and South Shore trains[Read More…]

GSU’s Center for Performing Arts celebrates the region’s musical legacy with The Blues Hip Hop Experience

Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts will present “The Blues Hip Hop Experience,” bringing together musicians and others at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 21, to explore the rich blues legacy of the Chicago area and its parallels to hip-hop music.  The show, a combination of poetry, performance and perspectives for[Read More…]

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