On Jan. 30, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton officially launched the Healing-Centered Illinois Task Force (HCITF), marking a significant step towards addressing trauma and promoting healing within communities across Illinois. The launch event at Governors State University preceded the task force’s first official meeting. Initiated through a 2020 bill in the[Read More…]
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2.2.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
VENTRA PROBLEMS — After new fares went into effect Thursday, Metra’s ticketing app, Ventra, experienced problems. As of 9:45 p.m. Thursday the problems continued. Passengers who experience trouble purchasing a Metra mobile ticket can get help from conductors. FLOSSMOOR STREET CLOSURES — Flossmoor announced that on Friday, Feb. 2, Bruce[Read More…]
Mardi Gras party Feb. 10 in Homewood
The community is invited to join in the fun when the Parish of St. John Neumann hosts a Mardi Gras party on Saturday, Feb. 10, in the parish hall behind the church, 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a catered dinner served at 7:30 p.m.[Read More…]
2.1.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
METRA CHANGES GO INTO EFFECT — Metra tickets, fares and methods of purchase change effective today. More details about the changes can be found here. Highlights: COMMEMORATIVE BRICKS FOR VETERANS — The Flossmoor Veterans Memorial is selling commemorative bricks to honor veterans to help fund maintenance of the Wall of Honor memorial to be built adjacent[Read More…]
Obituary: Patricia D. Johannes
Patricia D. Johannes passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024, at her home in Homewood, Illinois, at the age of 91. Patricia was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Jayne Hudson (nee Mulvey) and John Hudson on May 6, 1932. She attended Mercy High School in Chicago, graduated in 1950, and[Read More…]
H-F needs to make parking lot safety a priority
On a list of 15 possible improvement projects at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, members of the board’s Finance Committee said the No. 1 priority should be improving the drop-off routes and bus lanes. The high school’s campus is at the north edge of Flossmoor. The South Building at 999 Kedzie Ave.[Read More…]
Hidden Gem again named Race of the Year; organizers seek next generation of leaders
Hidden Gem Half Marathon organizers are calling it The Next GEM-eration meeting. From 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, they are holding an information meeting for anyone who wants to contribute to the leadership of the race. It’s a chance to have a hand in guiding one of the[Read More…]
1.31.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
BIG BAD MUSICAL — Spotlight Performance Academy presents “The Big Bad Musical” at 6:30 p.m. in Homewood Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road. The show is billed as “a hilarious courtroom comedy bringing justice to the fairy tale forest.” Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and seniors. Tickets can be[Read More…]
‘Sounds of Blackness’: Western Avenue School celebrates Black History Month with music
Learning at Western Avenue School in Flossmoor is going to have a beat during February as Alicia Gaskin, Jade Vazquez and the rest of the Parent Teacher Organization puts on a Black History Month program that they hope will have students singing along. “Sounds of Blackness” will start with an[Read More…]
The Weeks | Jan. 28: Township coverage, biking/walking open house, dragons, local talent, bid whist
THE WEEK > Meeting Homewood-Flossmoor District 233 Finance Committee will meet at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, in the Viking Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. Stuff to do Wednesday, Jan. 31 Big Bad Musical. Spotlight Performance Academy presents “The Big Bad Musical” at 6:30 p.m. in Homewood Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut[Read More…]
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