IPO RISING STARS — The 15th annual Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Rising Stars performance will start at 4:30 p.m. today at Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road. The concert will feature seven voice, cello, violin, piano and French horn student musicians from the South Suburbs. PUTT FOR A PURPOSE — A benefit for You Matter[Read More…]
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Gaia’s, HBA partner to make recycling easier in April
Curbside recycling is easy, but what about disposing of material that doesn’t qualify for curbside pickup, like Styrofoam packing peanuts and old computers? Homewood Business Association’s effort being led by Sarah Tozer of Gaia Market & Refillery, is making it easier to get junk to the recycler during April. The[Read More…]
4.6.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
BIKE RIDES CANCELED — Barb and Dan’s Road Ride and Off-Leash Bike Ride, which start each Saturday morning from GoodSpeed Cycle have been canceled this week because of predicted cold weather. SECOND CHANCE PROM BOUTIQUE GIVEAWAY — Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a chance to find a prom dress from[Read More…]
Flossmoor files response to former police chief’s federal lawsuit
Attorneys for the Village of Flossmoor, Mayor Michelle Nelson and Village Manager Bridget Wachtel filed a response in federal district court Friday, April 5, to former Police Chief Jerel Jones’ March 11 lawsuit alleging racial discrimination as the motivating factor in his termination. Jones’ complaint used 10 excerpts from Wachtel’s[Read More…]
4.5.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
POLAR PLUNGE — Homewood Flossmoor High School has committed along with other schools across the state to participate in the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge via the Cool School Challenge to support the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. The event will be today at the football field, including slip and[Read More…]
H-F board reorganizes department chair positions, creates specialist job
The District 233 school board voted to change the role of its department chairs, and create a new curriculum and instruction specialist position. Department chairs are the lead person in each department who works with faculty on curriculum and staffing issues, as well as maintaining a teaching role for a[Read More…]
4.3.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
COUNTY ROADWORK IN HOMEWOOD — Homewood announced that Cook County Department of Transportation will be installing fiber optic cable during April on Ashland Avenue from 175th Street to Cedar Road, on Cedar to Harwood Avenue, then on Dixie Highway under the viaduct and north to 175th Street. POLAR PLUNGE — Homewood Flossmoor High School[Read More…]
Flossmoor board in stalemate over explanation of police chief firing
A rift that has developed among Flossmoor’s elected leaders over the firing of former police chief Jerel Jones was evident again at the board meeting Monday, April 1, and the question of how to answer residents’ demands for transparency appears to be in a stalemate. Several residents also spoke on[Read More…]
Health & Wellness 2024: Heart disease affecting 60 million women in U.S.
Here’s a startling statistic: Nearly 50% of women in the United States are living with some form of heart disease. That’s about 60 million women, said cardiologist Dr. Kendra Marsh-Kates. The doctor knows there are times when women don’t recognize the signs of heart disease. A physician at Franciscan Health[Read More…]
4.2.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
H-F PARK DISTRICT BOARD — Commissioners will hold a committee meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, in the Goldberg Administration Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road. Find the agenda here. Highlights: The board will discuss Dolphin Lake Clubhouse fees, credit card fees and the park district’s master plan. BREMEN TOWNSHIP BOARD — Trustees will meet[Read More…]