The Homewood Science Center is offering a way for junior high students to expand their interest in science through its Summer Science Cafes on Tuesdays, July 6 and July 13. These free programs have students join a Google Meets virtual session led by University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular[Read More…]
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South Suburban College drive-thru testing site now offers Johnson & Johnson vaccinations (free content)
The South Suburban College drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is now offering Johnson & Johnson vaccinations. The one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is available for individuals ages 18 years and older. Vaccination is available three days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and testing[Read More…]
With owners in crisis, Homewood family provides temporary home to dog, part of new SSHS program
Kerri Bradley is a Homewood resident who loves dogs. In April, she began fostering a dog named Brie as a part of South Suburban Human Society’s new Pets are Family program. Bradley and her family took care of Brie for about a month before she was reunited with her owners.[Read More…]
7/2/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
FLOSSMOOR PARADE – On Saturday, decorate bicycles and wagons in red, white and blue and join in the return of Flossmoor Fire Department’s annual Independence Day parade. Line up at 9:30 a.m. in the Parker Junior High School parking lot. Parade steps off at 10 a.m. and proceeds into downtown[Read More…]
7/1/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
CAREERS HELPING CRITTERS – People of all ages can join the free virtual program Spotlight On…Becoming a Veterinarian featuring Flossmoor native Dr. Courtney Hughes, who will discuss the careers in the veterinary field and answer questions. Register at the Homewood Science Center website. 7 p.m. July 8 LEARN ABOUT FERGUSON[Read More…]
Park District’s ’21-’22 budget is $13.89 million
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District commissioners approved the $13.89 million 2021-22 budget at its June 15 meeting. Superintendent of Finance and Administration Sharon Dangles said the district’s total appropriation was $12.7 million and reflects a 10% increase per line item. The budget is divided into funds – corporate, recreation, racquet club,[Read More…]
Teachers organization presents nine scholarships to H-F grads
The Homewood-Flossmoor Education Organization awarded nine $500 scholarships to graduating seniors at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The HFEO is the teachers union representing more than 200 teachers and instructional assistants. The scholarship is funded by donations from current and former union members. This year HFEO teamed with the Flossmoor Education Association[Read More…]
6/30/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BIKE-IN-MOVIE – At 8 p.m. Thursday, GoodSpeed Cycles hosts a showing of “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” outdoors at Rabid Brewing in Homewood. Tickets are only $3, with proceeds benefitting South Suburban Family Shelter. Buy a ticket and donate $50 or more, and you could win VIP loveseat bike transport to and[Read More…]
6/29/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
FLOOD ASSISTANCE – Flossmoor residents who are experiencing flooding on their street or other storm related issues should call the Flossmoor Police Department non-emergency number at (708) 957-4500, and public works crews will be dispatched. FOOD GIVEAWAY – Calvary Assembly Church, 274 W. Glengate Ave., Chicago Heights, hosts a food[Read More…]
Three students awarded first Syvia Tillman Memorial Scholarship
In retirement, Syvia Tillman of Homewood became active in the League of Women Voters and devoted nearly 20 years of her life to supporting and protecting the right to vote. Now the Homewood-Flossmoor Area League of Women Voters has created a scholarship in her memory and selected three students to[Read More…]
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