“This investment represents our ongoing commitment to addressing gun violence at the community level,” Preckwinkle said. “These grants will come alongside the significant investments in violence prevention that Cook County and our state and city partners have already made to address the drivers of gun violence and help make our[Read More…]
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Kelly, Durbin, Duckworth introduce ‘Wear Orange’ resolution in observance of National Gun Violence Awareness Month
The resolution has more than 100 original cosponsors in the House of Representatives. Rep. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. Each year, more than 43,000 people in the United States are killed and 76,000 are injured by gun violence. June 2 is the birthday of Chicago teen Hadiya Pendleton,[Read More…]
Timing problem, miscommunication contribute to James Hart graduation cap controversy
When James Hart School eighth graders graduated Tuesday, May 30, Lilliana Ward did not make the walk with her peers because according to school officials, her cap did not meet district graduation dress policy. According to her mother, LeAnn Osby, the issue was whether Lilliana, who is of Indigenous heritage,[Read More…]
H-F Park District to host community input meeting June 6
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is looking to re-imagine underutilized space at its H-F Racquet & Fitness Club facility, 2920 W. 183rd St., to better serve patrons and would like input from the public for new programs and activity ideas. Racquet Club members and non-members are invited to attend a community[Read More…]
Flossmoor participates in Taps Across America to honor nation’s fallen
Residents, local scouts and a group of horn players gathered on Monday, May 29, in the traffic island in downtown Flossmoor for the village’s annual participation in Taps Across America. Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson reminded those gathered that the program was born in 2020, early in the COVID-19 pandemic. According to[Read More…]
H-F’s 8-man army leads charge to boys track state title
They call themselves the eight-man army. Homewood-Flossmoor’s sprinters were on the front lines for the boys track team all season. When the heat was on, they delivered the Vikings a Class 3A state championship. “They were incredibly special. I think you could probably count on one hand how many teams[Read More…]
Free PSA: Illinois EPA Issues an air quality alert for Friday
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday, June 1, that there would be an air quality alert for Friday, June 2, for people who are sensitive to elevated ozone levels. IEPA Director John J. Kim said residents should use caution when outdoors as air quality conditions are expected to be[Read More…]
6.2.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
IT’S A ONE-OF-A-KIND TIME – Homewood Artisan Street Fair is from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Shop from one-of-a-kind artisans, handmade goods, upcycled and vintage items. Enjoy live music both days. ROOT ON A LOCAL AUTHOR – From 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday,[Read More…]
Infant Jesus of Prague School selects a new principal
As the school year completes for IJP, the board and staff have also welcomed their newly appointed principal, Felicia Clotworthy. Clotworthy joined IJP school with more than 30 years of education experience and has recently served as an IJP Advisory Board member. The Hyde Park native was immersed in education[Read More…]
Flossmoor, District 161 hire Stephanie Wright as community engagement manager
The Village of Flossmoor and Flossmoor School District 161 have hired Stephanie Wright for the newly created community engagement manager position. She started the new job on June 1. Wright previously served as the village’s program and events coordinator. She will be responsible for coordinating village and district sponsored events,[Read More…]
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