The Illinois Gaming Board voted unanimously on Wednesday, Dec. 8, to name Wind Creek Illinois as the winning applicant for the south suburban casino license. In a separate motion, the board also found the company to be preliminarily suitable to receive the license. Wind Creek prevailed over one remaining finalist,[Read More…]
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12/8/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SPEICAL STORY SESSIONS – Visit Flossmoor Library on Saturday for the next event in the village’s holiday calendar. Families can enjoy a special holiday story time with professional storyteller Emma L. Anderson, an H-F High School graduate and Chicago-based actress. Two story times will each feature three to four winter-themed[Read More…]
12/7/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
LEARN ABOUT THE LEVY – Learn about the tax levy process during a Community Financial Seminar presented by H-F High School District 233 district business manager Lawrence Cook. Live on Zoom at 7 p.m. today. Find the link on the school’s website. GET IN THE SPIRIT – Raise a cup[Read More…]
District 161 begins search for new Parker Junior High principal
Flossmoor School District 161 officials announced on Friday, Dec. 3, that a search would begin for a new principal at Parker Junior High School. Superintendent Dana Smith informed parents and guardians of district students about the move on Monday. Principal Amabel Crawford was appointed to the position after previous principal[Read More…]
Marino to leave Homewood government; Haney to become village manager
Jim Marino has been one of the Homewood’s top administrators for more than two decades, but he is moving on to a new position as city administrator for Crest Hill. Marino’s last day as village manager will be Dec. 17. On Dec. 18, Assistant Village Manager Napoleon Haney will take[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Foundation awards $450K in social impact grants
The Franciscan Health Foundation, the fundraising affiliate of Franciscan Health, recently awarded more than $450,000 in community health improvement grants through its Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP). Fifty-seven non-profit organizations located throughout Franciscan Health’s south suburban Chicago and Indiana service regions were selected from 105 applications to receive funding of[Read More…]
IJP students collect more than 1,000 items for four charities
Students at Infant Jesus of Prague School in Flossmoor collected items for four charities, including baby needs for Aid for Women. (Provided photo) Students at Infant Jesus of Prague School in Flossmoor have generously donated to four local organizations. In October, kindergarten through eighth grade students separated into four houses.[Read More…]
12/3/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
LIBRARIES CLOSED – Both Homewood and Flossmoor public libraries are closed Friday for staff in-service sessions. They reopen Saturday with normal hours. HOMEWOOD HOLIDAY LIGHTS – The village’s annual celebration returns with a tree lighting, live music, ballerinas, reindeer, a kiddie train, shopping, hot chocolate, mulled wine, beer and more.[Read More…]
12/1/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
PHOTOS WITH SANTA – Kids and families who took pictures with Santa Claus this weekend at Flossmoor’s holiday event can see their photo on the village’s Facebook page. There are nearly 90 images of holiday cheer, so check them out! DREAMING OF A SLIME CHRISTMAS – Join the Holiday Chemistry[Read More…]
County announces plan to buy green energy in 2023
Cook County officials announced on Monday, Nov. 29, the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a renewable energy purchase agreement. The county is seeking to purchase a large portion of its electricity supply from a renewable source beginning in Fiscal Year 2023. The move is part of the[Read More…]
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