BLACK JOURNALISTS IN HISTORY Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) was a prominent journalist and activist who fought for women’s suffrage, and against white mob violence. Her willingness to openly confront white women in the suffrage movement who ignored lynching caused them to shun her. She co-founded the first suffrage club for[Read More…]
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Flossmoor officials debate approach, cost of viaduct flood mitigation
The Village of Flossmoor is leaning toward pursuing a regional detention approach to addressing flooding issues related to the Flossmoor Road Viaduct at Sterling Avenue, which would be the cheaper of two options and is expected to provide 10-year flood protection. While no official vote was taken on the matter,[Read More…]
District 153 extends contract for new superintendent Scott McAlister
COVID-19 numbers: Feb. 9
This graph shows the state’s progress in receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The scale on the right is the measure of vaccine doses received. The scale on the left is the measure of doses administered and the seven-day rolling average of administered doses. Region 10 (includes H-F) Positve test rate: 4.8%[Read More…]
2/9/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BLACK DOCTORS SPEAK – Young people curious about medical careers might be interested to hear about the experiences of three African-American physicians in the program “My Journey to Medicine: Black Doctors Speak,” presented on Zoom by Homewood Library. Register online. 7 p.m. Thursday FALCON-FRIENDLY – Learn about peregrine falcons with[Read More…]
Some D161 students return for hybrid in-person learning March 9, with fourth-quarter shift
A long-discussed return to in-person learning through a hybrid model in Flossmoor School District 161 is slated for March 9, but only for families who elected it. The District 161 Board of Education voted 6-1 during a special meeting on Feb. 1 to approve the plan. To align the academic[Read More…]
Prairie State will share information on surgical technology at Feb. 25 program
Prairie State College is offering a virtual open house Feb. 25 for its Surgical Technology Program, a one-year accredited program. Participants can join an information session from noon to 1 p.m. or from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25 via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/xdo-wobp-tdi. “Surgical technologists are crucial to the[Read More…]
Opponents of Calumet Country Club redevelopment plan demonstration at Homewood P&Z meeting
South Suburbs for Greenspace over Concrete is organizing a demonstration at the Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission meeting this week, where the body will take the next step in a settlement agreement with the buyer of Calumet Country Club. The agenda for the 7 p.m. meeting Thursday at village hall,[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: Feb. 8
This graph shows the state’s progress in receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The scale on the right is the measure of vaccine doses received. The scale on the left is the measure of doses administered and the seven-day rolling average of administered doses. Region 10 (includes H-F) Positve test rate: 4.8% ↓[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider contract for 183rd Street traffic study
Traffic safety on 183rd Street in Homewood has been a high priority for residents and village officials after a fatal accident last summer, and on Tuesday trustees will have an opportunity to take another step toward improving the situation. On the board’s agenda for its 7 p.m. meeting Tuesday, Feb.[Read More…]
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