IMPROV THIS AFTERNOON – There’s still time to register kids in fourth through eighth grades for Introduction to Improv: Grade School at Flossmoor Public Library. Learn the basics of improvisation from Kate Wiersema. 2 p.m. today GROWN UP RECESS – Take a break from work with Grown Up Recess, from[Read More…]
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Larger-than-life smiles on display in Homewood and Flossmoor
You can now drive down Harwood Avenue in Homewood or Flossmoor Road in Flossmoor and see more than 100 smiling faces of residents who are part of the “Smiles Are Contagious” project. Homewood’s display is on the west wall of Ridgewood Tap at the corner of Ridge Road and Harwood[Read More…]
6/1/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
FOREVER FLOSSMOOR HILLS – Support Flossmoor Hills with a cool treat as Forever Yogurt in Homewood hosts a fundraiser from 3 to 8 p.m. today. Show the flyer on the Forever Yogurt Facebook page, and a portion of your purchase will go to support Flossmoor Hills PTO. MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE[Read More…]
Paula Crawford’s 22-year career as H-F PE chair comes to a close
In her 22 years at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Paula Crawford taught just about every physical education and health course on the books. Outdoor life and sports have always been a part of her life. She grew up on a South Dakota farm, the youngest of eight children. Between helping on[Read More…]
Park board finalizes bond sale for ice arena work
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District finalized the sale of $5.5 million in general obligation bonds to fund the work at the H-F Ice Arena. At a special meeting on Tuesday, May 24, the commissioners authorized the sale of the 25-year bonds to Capitol One Public Funding LLC with an interest rate[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra announces summer concert series at Olympia Fields Country Club
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will present four summer concerts of classical, jazz and contemporary works as its IPO Summer @ Olympia Fields Country Club 2022 series. Two performances will be given at 6:15 p.m. and again at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, July 13, July 27, and Aug. 10.[Read More…]
H-F athletes sign to play college sports
On Thursday, May 19, H-F senior athletes gathered to sign and celebrate their soon-to-be-continuing athletic careers in college. Athletes present were Michael Shelley, Anthony Mootry, Denzel Lee, Brian Nwachukwu, Christian Meeks, and Rachyl Robinson. Taji Mathis Akinremi and Spencer Leak III were scheduled but couldn’t attend. Shelley, Mootry, Lee, Akinremi,[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood in Flossmoor is preparing for an increase in out-of-state abortion patients
If the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion, Roe v. Wade is overturned, as was indicated in a recently leaked draft of the pending Supreme Court decision, “trigger laws” in 26 states – including all five that border Illinois – will go into effect immediately, banning abortion. Illinois state law[Read More…]
Election preview: County and state races are focus of Illinois primary June 28
Illinois voters will go to the polls June 28 to select their parties’ nominees for office in the November election. If you prefer, early voting is being conducted locally from June 13 through June 27. Voters also can choose mail-in ballots. The last day to request a mail-in ballot is[Read More…]
Lions Club Pool, Splash Pad open for fun starting June 4
It’s time for fun in the pool! The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District opens Lions Club Pool at noon on Saturday, June 4. Lifeguards will be at the ready when the pool at 1041 Ridge Road in Homewood welcomes kids, teens and adults for the season. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5:30[Read More…]
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