The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office (MEO) is hosting its fourth Cook County Missing Persons Day to connect those who have long-term missing loved ones with resources and experts. Those whose friend or family member has been missing more than one month will be able to file missing persons reports[Read More…]
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H-F debate team takes first place at state tourney
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School debate team won the IDC Varsity State Tournament March 15 and 16 at Illinois State University, becoming the first H-F state champions in Lincoln-Douglas debate in school history. The winning team was led by Kevin Gibek, a senior, with sophomores Zavier Scott and Max Benitz and[Read More…]
Governors State University hosts STEAM Camp and Blues Camp in July
For parents looking to engage both sides of their kids’ brains this summer, Governors State University’sSchool of Extended Learning (SXL) is hosting two camps this July, STEAM and Blues camps. Both camps are open to middle school and high school students, ages 11 to 16, with each camp accepting 55 participants. STEAM[Read More…]
Governors State University hosts STEAM Camp and Blues Camp in July
For parents looking to engage both sides of their kids’ brains this summer, Governors State University’sSchool of Extended Learning (SXL) is hosting two camps this July, STEAM and Blues camps. Both camps are open to middle school and high school students, ages 11 to 16, with each camp accepting 55 participants. STEAM[Read More…]
Governors State University’s Dance Company to perform ‘Body Language’ March 30
The Governors State University Dance Company and guests will perform a cultural kaleidoscope of movement, identity and self-expression at 2:30 p.m. on March 30 at the Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway, University Park. With original choreography by GSU faculty, students, and alumni, “Body Language: Cultural Storytelling Through Dance” features[Read More…]
Drama Group’s April presentation is the comedy ‘Quartet’
A story of music and friendship will be brought to the stage in April when The Drama Group presents “Quartet,” a story of four former opera singers who decide they still have what it takes to perform. The story is set in a retirement home in England where the rumor[Read More…]
Nora Zerante named to Marian Catholic’s leadership team
Nora Zerante will move from a teacher to assistant principal at Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights for the 2024-25 school year. The 2011 graduate has been on staff the past eight years serving as an English teacher and English Department chairperson. She also coaches varsity softball. Zerante will[Read More…]
State authorizes schools to keep respiratory meds on hand
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Sameer Vohra has signed a standing order allowing trained personnel in Illinois schools to use “undesignated” asthma inhalers on hand to treat students who develop respiratory distress. Undesignated medications are those that are not prescribed for a specific student but can be[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly presents $850,000 in federal funding to Respond Now
On Saturday, March 23, Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill), was joined by Cook County Commissioners Donna Miller and Monica Gordon, when she presented Respond Now with a ceremonial check for $850,000. Respond Now, based in Chicago Heights, works to alleviate hunger and prevent homelessness for the most at-risk. It serves 12,000[Read More…]
License plate reader cameras to be installed in Flossmoor
Next week, Flossmoor will begin the process of having license plate reader (LPR) cameras installed by Flock Safety in the village at key intersections. LPR) cameras have been used by law enforcement officials for many years to help solve multiple crimes across the country. On Wednesday, March 27, the cameras will[Read More…]
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