Mu Alpha Theta math honors society and the Spanish, French, Art and Tri-M Music National Honor Societies at Homewood-Flossmoor High School are inducting new members. To be selected for Mu Alpha Theta, students have an A average in regular level math classes, or grades of A and B in[Read More…]
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Free introductory Pilates session Saturday at racquet club
A free Pilates demonstration will be given at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Racquet and Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St., Homewood. Instructor Liz Camacho said the session is meant to introduce residents to Pilates, a form of exercise that provides intentional, precise[Read More…]
Haircuts May 1 and 2 will help domestic violence victims
Ready for a haircut? Here’s a buy one-give one offer. The “Share a Haircut” program is set for May 1 and 2 at any Hair Cuttery location. With every haircut purchased, Hair Cuttery will donate a free haircut to a survivor of domestic violence through its partnership with the[Read More…]
Flossmoor Station’s Wooden Hell brew pre-sale starts Sunday, with official release May 12
Sunday, April 30, is the pre-order day for Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery’s Wooden Hell, a barleywine brew. Each 22-ounce bottle is $20, and patrons must purchase four bottles to participate in the pre-sale. Sales start at 10 a.m. at the brewery, 1035 Sterling Ave. Participants can get tickets[Read More…]
H-F High School actors perform ‘Bob: A Life in Five Acts’ May 4, 5, 6
Michael Kennedy as Bob and Sarah Esparza as Jeanine rehearse for “Bob, A life in five acts,” which opens Thursday, May 4, at 7 p.m., and will run through May 6 at Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s Mall Auditorium. (Provided photos) Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School thespians will present “Bob: A Life in Five Acts” at 7 p.m.[Read More…]
Metra discontinues cash-only ticket machines on Monday
Homewood and Flossmoor area rail riders will need to take a credit card or mobile device with them starting Monday, May 1. The cash-only ticket machines are being removed from Metra stops. Metra cites steady declines in ticket sales through cash-only vending machines as more customers choose credit cards and[Read More…]
State budget crisis forces PSC board to raise tuition for fall 2017
The Prairie State College (PSC) District 515 Board of Trustees voted during a special meeting this month to raise the tuition for fall 2017, based on a $7.50 per credit hour increase for in-district students. The decision comes during a time when Illinois state lawmakers approach a third year[Read More…]
Grande Prairie Singers preparing for celebration of Jewish music May 21
The Grande Prairie Singers will close the gala 40th anniversary season with a final concert at 3 p.m. May 21 at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church 4101 St. Lawrence Ave., Matteson. The concert, “From Moses to Max: Jewish Music from Sinai to the Carnegie Deli,” will focus on Salomone Rossi[Read More…]
PSC Music Department presents Spring Concert Series in May
Three concerts will be presented at Prairie State College as a Spring Concert Series. The performances will be by ensembles comprised of PSC students, community members and advanced high school musicians.The 7:30 p.m. presentations will be given in the Conference Center on the college’s main campus, 202 S. Halsted[Read More…]
H-F High inducts 115 students into the National Honor Society
Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s National Honor Society (NHS) inducted 115 juniors and sophomores into its ranks during a special ceremony Monday, April 24. NHS officers addressed students. President Sarah Weiner spoke on leadership; Vice President Amber Haywood spoke on the quality of one’s character; and Treasurer Malika Toguem spoke on service.[Read More…]


