Summer weather greeted throngs of area residents who came to the Homewood Veterans Memorial park on Harwood Avenue Monday, May 29, to honor those who lost their lives in service to the nation. The Wally Burns VFW Post 8077 members followed their tradition of marking the occasion by placing wreaths[Read More…]
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6.1.23 | What You Need to Know Today
TROMBONE CHOIR CONCERT – The South Suburban Trombone Choir will perform an end of the (school) year concert at 6 p.m. tonight in the Irwin Park bandshell in Homewood. HEALTHCARE CAREERS CAMP – Teens ages 16 to 18 interested in medical careers can participate in a free Explore Healthcare Careers[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly votes for bipartisan debt ceiling agreement
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement on Wednesday, May 31, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The vote was 314 in favor, 117 against. The bill will go next to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Treasury Secretary Janet[Read More…]
IJP School principal steps down to finish doctorate degree
Charlotte Kelly is taking retirement after serving as teacher and principal at Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic School in Flossmoor the past 18 years. Kelly said she will spend time in the fall working to complete her dissertation for a doctorate degree in educational leadership from Lewis University. She expects[Read More…]
Big Weekend, a classic-rock cover band, will headline Homewood Artisan Street Fair
Big Weekend, a local cover band that especially covers classic rock songs, will perform at Homewood Artisan Street Fair on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. A Big Weekend setlist can include songs from the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and others. Band members Tom Furlan[Read More…]
5.31.23 | What You Need to Know Today
BIKE THE GEM BEFORE IT’S RUN – There’s still time to register for the annual Bike the Gem on Saturday. The community bicycle ride — not a race — traverses eight miles of the Hidden Gem Half Marathon course. Participation is free, and open to riders age 9 and older. [Read More…]
Local student achievements for March, April and May
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D161 gives updates about homeless students and discusses next year’s budget, curriculum and other changes
The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education received an update in May 22 meeting documents on the number of homeless students served by the district in compliance with the McKinney-Vento Act. The district reported that the total number of district students currently experiencing homelessness was 57. The grade levels of[Read More…]
Drama Group to present ‘Clue’ opening June 9
The Drama Group will continue its 91st season with the cult-fan-mystery-murder “Clue on Stage” directed by Jim LaPietra and populated with the list of usual suspects. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17; at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11 and 18. Tickets can[Read More…]
Families gather for Homewood’s Public Works open house
Families gathered at 17755 Ashland Ave. with their children Saturday, May 20, to enjoy Homewood Public Works open house. Families spent the afternoon learning about the village’s Public Works Department. Activities included interactive equipment operation and rides for kids, tours of the water plant facility, and demos on tree planting[Read More…]
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