On a bright, breezy afternoon, students at Serena Hills Elementary School in Flossmoor experienced the kind of learning that literally lifts off the page! Led by Golden Apple Award-winning teacher Andrea Beaty, third grade students participated in a hands-on STEAM project focused on the science of flying kites. In the[Read More…]
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Cook County clerk scores national award for student early voting program created with Chicago Bears
The Cook County Clerk’s Office has been recognized for excellence in election administration with a national Clearinghouse Award for its new high school early voting program created in partnership with the Chicago Bears, Clerk Monica Gordon announced Tuesday, May 12. Now in its 10th year, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission[Read More…]
Illinois rises to top tier in national emergency preparedness ranking
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced Illinois has been named a “high-performance” state for emergency preparedness, the highest ranking a state can receive, in a newly released report by Trust for America’s Health. The annual report evaluates states on their ability to respond to various public health emergencies using[Read More…]
Metra hosting second ‘Routes to Safety’ conference to combat human trafficking
Metra is hosting its second “Routes to Safety” conference this June dedicated to strengthening collaboration among transportation professionals, law enforcement, and social services in the fight against human trafficking. The free in-person and virtual conference will be held June 10 at the Chicago-Kent College of Law/Illinois Institute of Technology, 565[Read More…]
Flossmoor Police Department announces distracted driving enforcement results for April
The Flossmoor Police Department announced that it issued 44 citations for distracted driving violations and 53 citations for other violations during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign. “Distracted driving remains a serious problem, as one moment of inattention can change lives forever,” Police Chief Carl Estelle said. “High-visibility enforcement[Read More…]
Obama Presidential Center tickets go on sale 9 a.m. May 6
Tickets to the museum at the Obama Presidential Center go on sale at 9 a.m. May 6. The center is opening on Chicago’s South Side for global visitors starting June 19. Tickets are available at www.obama.org/visit/museum-tickets. Given the intense interest in the center, the foundation expects high demand for tickets when[Read More…]
D161 student art showcase May 6-8
Flossmoor School District 161 will showcase student art work from May 6 through May 8 at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive in Chicago Heights. The Visual Arts Expo will include a reception for student artists from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6. Community members can view art[Read More…]
You Matter 2 invites community to ‘Walk Through Our Mission’ on May 22
You Matter 2 is inviting the community to step inside its work at Walk Through Our Mission, an immersive fundraising experience taking place from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, May 22, at Flossmoor Community Church. This is not a traditional gala. Instead, guests will walk through interactive, youth-led stations[Read More…]
County releases 2026 road construction project map
The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways recently released its 2026 Transportation and Highways construction project map. The interactive map, created by the Cook County Bureau of Technology’s Geographic Information Systems Division, includes all construction projects underway or scheduled to begin this year. Projects that preserve, modernize and expand the[Read More…]
Homewood announces Art & Garden Street Fair lineup of artisans, live music, family-friendly activities
The Village of Homewood will host its annual Art & Garden Street Fair on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, bringing two days of art, music and community celebration to downtown Homewood. The event will take place along Martin Avenue between Ridge Road and Hickory Road. Festival hours are[Read More…]
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