The Prairie State College (PSC) Foundation will present its first Reach for the Stars Award to jazz legend Orbert Davis when it hosts the annual Foundation Gala at 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19. Davis is an Emmy Award-winning trumpeter, educator, conductor and artistic director for the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic. He is[Read More…]
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Rep. DeLuca steps back into H-F High as guest principal
Rep. Anthony DeLuca met with students and staffduring a day as guest principal at H-F High School.
Inclusivity dominates the theme of NCJW event
Nearing its 100th anniversary as a volunteer and community action organization, the South Cook Section of the National Council of Jewish Women recently hosted its Opening Luncheon. As the group nears its centennial birthday, its president stressed the organization’s inclusivity and its desire to be more relevant than ever.
DeLuca to seek re-election for state representative
Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, announced Sunday that he plans to seek re-election in 2020 for his post as representative of the 80th District. Anthony DeLuca Recent media reports said last week that DeLuca was considering a run for the 40th District state senate seat soon to be vacated[Read More…]
Parks staff helps take care of flooding issues
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District employees hope they never have to deal again with flooding the likes of what hit the area on Friday, Sept. 27. At the Oct. 1 park board meeting, commissioners heard of damage reports and special efforts by staff.
H-F High hosts breakfast for senior citizens Oct. 16
Senior citizens in the Homewood-Flossmoor community are invited to a complimentary breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Homewood-Flossmoor High School North Building Cafeteria. The North Building is accessible via the Governors Highway campus entrance. The event includes an overview of the school by administrators, musical entertainment and[Read More…]
Kamleiter selected for Flossmoor police chief appointment
Acting Flossmoor Police Chief Tod Kamleiter has been selected to move up the ranks to serve as the village’s next permanent police chief. Kamleiter was Flossmoor’s deputy police chief for six years until May, when he was appointed acting police chief following former chief Mike Pulec’s retirement.
Rep. DeLuca urges legislature to enact property tax freeze
Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, is calling for the General Assembly to pass a statewide property tax freeze during the upcoming veto session Oct. 28, 29 and 30 and Nov. 12, 13 and 14.
Two H-F High grads selected 2019 Golden Apple Scholars
Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduates Cori Hoekstra,class of 2019, and Amanda Fieramosca, class of 2018,have been selected 2019 Golden Apple Scholars.
Correction Oct. 4, 2019
The advertisement in our daily email message this morning was incorrect. Live music tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Grape & Grain will be performed by Homewood’s own Bill Hogan and Jim Ruse, who will play acoustic covers from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
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