The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will make its commercial recording debut on Cedille Records Nov. 15 with the release of “Children’s Stories.” It will include recordings of Michael Abels’s “Frederick’s Fables” and Augusta Read Thomas’s “Gwendolyn Brooks Settings.” The works were adapted from short stories by celebrated children’s author and illustrator Leo Lionni and the poetry[Read More…]
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Flossmoor police arrest suspect in June carjacking case
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, Flossmoor police detectives arrested a juvenile from University Park who is suspected of committing an attempted armed vehicular hijacking in the 700 block of Sterling Avenue in Flossmoor on June 7. Police said the juvenile has been charged with attempted first degree murder, a Class X[Read More…]
10.24.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Spooky Gaming Night. Homewood Public Library will host a special spooky gaming night from 6 to 8 p.m. for anyone in grades 7 through 12. Participants are invited to wear character costumes. Costume contest winner receives a $10 gift card. Pizza will be served.Registration is preferred. Turtles, Lizards, Dinosaurs and Others Through the[Read More…]
Homewood enlists state help after local environmentalists raise alarm over toxins in Izaak Walton pond
Local environmental activists are raising alarms about toxic substances entering a small pond in the northwest corner of Izaak Walton Preserve in Homewood. David Zaber, an environmental scientist who is a member of the Izaak Walton board, said he first noticed something unusual about the pond while looking at online[Read More…]
10.23.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Early Voting Begins. Voting in person on touch-screen voting machines in the Nov. 5 election opened Oct. 21 and continues through Nov. 4. Locations and hours for suburban early voting are available here. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21 through Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27, 9[Read More…]
District 233 gives approval to four new courses
The District 233 school board approved four new courses for students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School at the Oct. 15 meeting, but two — an LGBTQ+ English course and consumer economics — failed to get unanimous votes. The LGBTQ+ Lives and Literature course for English 3 drew considerable discussion about equity,[Read More…]
Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial partners with D161 to bring local history to life
In a collaboration that aims to enhance local history education, Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial, Inc. (FVM) has partnered with Flossmoor School District 161 to introduce a curriculum for Parker Junior High students focused on the contributions of local veterans. The “Flossmoor Veterans Time Machine” started its journey for Parker students on[Read More…]
H-F graduate Jazmin Rhodes awarded $21,000 scholarship
Jazmin Rhodes, a 2024 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, received a President’s Scholarship worth $21,000 from Baldwin Wallace University where she is a freshman. Rhodes is majoring in music theater at the school outside Cleveland. The scholarship award was based on her outstanding academic record at H-F. Rhodes left her[Read More…]
10.22.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. Watch the livestream of the meeting here. Meeting ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. Highlights: View Chicago LLC will give a presentation of the proposed Halsted Street Gateway Digital Monument Sign. The board[Read More…]
League of Women Voters hosts talk about the Electoral College
The League of Women Voters of the Homewood-Flossmoor Area (LWVHFA) heard a presentation by David Brodnax Sr. about the history of the Electoral College at the Flossmoor Village Hall on Oct. 16. Brodnax is a history professor and history department chair at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights and an[Read More…]
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