Click above for a larger version. Proceeds from Five Below sales made between Sunday, Nov. 24, and Saturday, Nov. 30, will benefit the District 153 annual trip to White Pines Nature Ranch. Present the coupon at the Five Below at 17922 Halsted St., and 10 percent of the purchases[Read More…]
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Kankakee Democrat wins 40th District senate seat over Flossmoor resident
Patrick Joyce, a businessman from Kankakee, has been selected to serve out the remainder of Sen. Toi Hutchinson’s (D-Olympia Fields) Illinois 40th District seat.
Homewood trustees move next board meeting to Nov. 25
The Village of Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, in the board room at village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road.
Incoming freshmen invited to H-F open house Dec. 5
Area eighth-graders and their families are invited to Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s annual Voyage to Excellence Open House on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
H-F board approves 4 new courses, despite Larocca’s objection
Each year the administration at H-F High School proposes changes to the curriculum. The courses will be on the syllabus as options. Whether the courses will be officially offered depends on how many students enroll.
Suspicious package at CN office found harmless
A package that caused concern at the CN Railroad facility in Homewood had been deemed harmless, and a CN spokesman called the incident a “false alarm.”
Glenwood Academy seeks marathon runners to support the school
Glenwood Academy officials announced Monday that the school has been chosen as one of the charitable partners of the 2020 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, which will take place on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. This is the first year that Glenwood Academy will have a team in the Chicago Marathon, called the[Read More…]
PSC offers workshop to help employers with cannabis-related issues
Employers concerned about the dealing with new marijuana laws can attend a half-day workshop in December to learn how to manage employee issues. Prairie State College Corporate and Continuing Education hosts the workshop to help employers prepare for the impact of legalized marijuana as it pertains to employer drug testing[Read More…]
DeLuca supported insulin copay limits
Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, announced his support for legislation that will cap monthly copays for insulin at $100. The legislation stipulates that insurance coverage out-of-pocket copay should be set at $100 for a 30-day supply regardless of the type and amount of insulin needed and sets cost limitations[Read More…]
Political comedy ‘Tartuffe’ next up for Drama Group
The satirical political comedy “Tartuffe, In Search of an American Idol” is being presented by The Drama Group over two weekends in December. The Drama Group presents the political comedy “Tartuffe” Dec. 6, 7, 8 and 12 to 15 at the Milord Studio in Chicago Heights. (Provided image) The comedy is full[Read More…]


