Less than a month after the principal at Western Avenue School resigned, Flossmoor District 161 has found a replacement. Lisa Dallacqua was unanimously appointed to the post at Monday’s board of education meeting.
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Mitchell’s Ice Cream may be closed for the summer
Mitchell’s Ice Cream and Candies may not be reopening this summer, David Milazzo of Bravo Foods confirmed Wednesday, but the door isn’t yet closed.
Homewood police hire village native, H-F graduate
It just became a little more difficult for criminals to outrun the Homewood police. Ephraim Dorsey, who ran middle distance for track teams at Homewood-Flossmoor High School and Eastern Illinois University, took the oath to become an officer at the June 13 village board meeting.
Ron Zinnerman named to District 153 school board
Glenwood resident Ron Zinnerman was appointed to the Homewood School District 153 board of education at the June 12 meeting.
Surround sound tribute: Homewood Science Center marks the opening of the Michael Wexler Theater
Homewood Science Center patrons got a sampling June 6 of the state-of-the-art sound and video equipment that is the engine behind the Michael Wexler Theater, but family members giving tribute to the late actor and artist made a case that his creativity and sense of fun would be at the[Read More…]
Pets on Parade debuts at breezy Art & Garden Fest
Homewood-area residents celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Art & Garden Street Fair by enjoying two sunny days and warm evenings filled with food, music, art, science and greenery. Some of that art was in the form of dog and cat statues ― and one giraffe ― colorfully decorated by local[Read More…]
Advocate South Suburban Hospital to host a Farmer’s Market on June 14
Advocate South Suburban Hospital is hosting two summer farmer’s markets this year. The first will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, in the hospital’s main parking lot at 17800 S. Kedzie Ave. in Hazel Crest. Advocate is partnering with Cristina Foods, a wholesale food service distributor,[Read More…]
Marian Spartans take second place in 3A title contest
Marian Catholic High School won the second place trophy Saturday in the Illinois High School Association’s 3A Division baseball championship. St. Victor took the title in an exciting game. The final was 10-8. After Marian Catholic had rallied from an 8-1 deficit with a thrilling seven-run sixth inning, St. Viator[Read More…]
Torch Run for Special Olympics passes through H-F towns
The Homewood and Flossmoor Police Departments joined other enforcement agencies for the Illinois Special Olympics Torch Run June 6, carrying the “Flame of Hope” that symbolizes courage and a celebration of diversity.
South side of Calumet station to close Monday for renovation
Metra announced on Monday that beginning 10 a.m. Monday, June 12, the south entrance and southern half of the Calumet platform will be out of service for about six months to complete a station renovation project. The north end of the station, which has been closed since Aug. 30, 2016,[Read More…]