Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Inc. has won a 2024 “Best of Illinois History” award in Public and Educational Programming from the Illinois State Historical Society for its eighth-grade “Flossmoor Veterans’ Time Machine” local history program. The program was launched in partnership with Flossmoor School District 161’s Parker Junior High School. The[Read More…]
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Park district asking for input on improvements at three parks
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District invites residents to offer their ideas on how to improve amenities at three parks at a community input meeting from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the Goldberg Administration Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road in Flossmoor. Park district staff is in the planning stages of[Read More…]
Artist to discuss Field Rotation during May 15 program
Artist Mary Miss, designer of the piece Field Rotation placed on the campus of Governors State University, will discuss the project during a presentation and reception May 15. The discussion will be led by Jeff Stevenson, curator of the National Manilow Sculpture Park (the Nate) at GSU. The free event[Read More…]
Opera Up Close: GSU to host ‘Mimosas & Melodies’ on May 11
Governors State University’s The Center for Performing Arts will complete its 15th season of “Opera Up Close” at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 11, with a Mother’s Day celebration, “Mimosas & Melodies.” Tickets are $50 for on stage cabaret seating and may be purchased by calling 708-235-2222 or visiting CenterTickets.net. Patrons also[Read More…]
Kelly announces U.S. Senate campaign
Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced early Tuesday, May 6, that she is running to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin in the U.S. Senate. Kelly is a mom, a former mental health counselor, and a relentless advocate for safety and public health, who since 2013 has represented Illinoisans as the 2nd Congressional District[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly will address the May 17 meeting of the League of Women Voters H-F Area
“Racing for Democracy” is the theme for the League of Women Voters Homewood-Flossmoor Area annual meeting and luncheon. U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., will be the keynote speaker. The program is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor. New league officers will be elected[Read More…]
H-F offers grief counseling following student’s death
Homewood-Flossmoor High School will have counselors available when school opens Monday to help students deal with the sudden and tragic death of student Tom Mya Lyons who died after a car accident early Sunday morning. It is believed the accident occurred after students left the H-F prom at the Field[Read More…]
Four houses are on the Flossmoor Service League walk May 21
The Flossmoor Service League will be showcasing four beautiful homes in Flossmoor during its annual House Walk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 21. These four homes are a few of the area’s unique and historic homes. Participants learn the addresses of the homes a few days[Read More…]
Franciscan Health’s Social Impact Program funding applications open May 5
Franciscan Health’s Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP) is opening applications for funding to support healthcare-related programs for nonprofit health and human service organizations in at-risk communities. SIPP funding applications will be accepted from May 5 to May 30. Partner agencies will be announced in mid-July. Organizations may apply for up[Read More…]
Joy Woods’ Broadway performance nominated for Tony Award
Joy Woods, a 2018 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, was nominated for a Tony Award in the category of Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for her work in “Gypsy” on Broadway. The Tony Award is the ultimate prize for stage performers. The 2025[Read More…]
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