Each year, millions of people around the world welcome the start of a new year by making personal resolutions. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI), Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people to ‘Resolve to be[Read More…]
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Auditions open for Midwest Motet singing group
Appointments are being scheduled for auditions for The Midwest Motet Society. All voice types are encouraged to audition. The choir is few in number per voice range and performs challenging selections. The group is planning for “Folks from Around the World,” its May 31 spring concert. The group is directed[Read More…]
Kings youth organization open for membership
Coaches and board members of the Homewood-Flossmoor Kings, from left, Erinn Gordon,Carlton Gordon, Keshawn Harding, Martez Harding,Sean Bacon, Mikkal Harris, Mark Hill andJennifer Hill display trophies and awardswon in the football Super Bowl for lightweightand JV levels. (Provided photo) The Homewood-Flossmoor Kings, a youth development organization, has opened membership. Its focus[Read More…]
Jones invites 29th District residents to suggest bill ideas
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is offering local residents an opportunity to make their voices heard by welcoming input and feedback on proposing bill ideas. Jones represents the 29th District, which includes an area on the east side of Homewood. “The duties of public service are[Read More…]
Retail center on Halsted in Homewood sold for $1.2M
A Toronto-based real estate firm has completed the$1.225 million sale of a 6,510-square-footmulti-tenant retail property in Homewood.
Governor signs ‘Illinois Works’ bill intended to support diverse workforce
As the state embarks on a $45 billion capital program approved this year, Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday that is intended to strengthen increase diversity in apprenticeships for construction and the building trades. The Illinois Works Jobs Program will help ensure that Illinois residents from all communities not only[Read More…]
Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery to host breakfast to benefit South Suburban Humane Society
Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery, 1035 Sterling Ave. in Flossmoor, is hosting a “Doggie Breakfast with Santa” fundraiser from 8 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, to benefit the South Suburban Humane Society (SSHS). The event will feature a breakfast buffet, drink specials, pictures with Santa and a raffle.[Read More…]
H-F High announces 69 students named Illinois State Scholars
State scholars represent approximately the top10 percent of high school seniors fromIllinois’ 726 high schools.
Fun Day fundraiser in December at Bizio’s
Fun Day is the annual end of the spring semester celebration at Heather Hill School in Flossmoor, when students get a chance to relax after finishing the hard work of another school year. Click here to view a larger version of the flyer. Organizers are planning ahead asking holiday[Read More…]
Glenwood Academy hosts Jingle Jog fundraiser in Chicago
The first-ever Jingle Jog 5K will take place at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at Theater on the Lake, 2401 North Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, offering walkers and runners of all fitness levels a race experience with breathtaking views of the city of Chicago’s skyline and lakefront. The Jingle[Read More…]
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