In a community that prides itself on diversity and inclusion, two racist incidents the last weekend of April left many Homewood and Flossmoor residents reeling in dismay, so sociologist and Flossmoor resident Peter K.B. St. Jean offered an approach he calls “peaceology” as a means of dealing with the situation.[Read More…]
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Rep. Kelly works to bring needs of African American mothers to the forefront
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., is putting the needs of African American women in the spotlight through the work of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls. Kelly, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, founded the caucus with two other representatives. Kelly said the caucus was necessary to[Read More…]
Parker students ready to represent Illinois at national history competition
Five Parker Junior High students will be dramatizing the story of the Black Panther Party when they represent Illinois in the junior high division at the National History Day competition June 10 at the University of Maryland. A campaign is on now to help fund the students’ trip to[Read More…]
Homewood celebrates Rail Fest, Public Works open house on May 18
Homewood will celebrate its rail history at the 15th annual Homewood Rail Fest from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, in the H-F Park District Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road. Kids will also get a close-up look at big machines the same day at the Homewood Public Works[Read More…]
H-F reduces arts center costs as it re-bids project
The District 233 Finance Committee and Homewood-Flossmoor High School administrators hope a list of cuts to the proposed arts center wing will bring costs within an acceptable range. Two new spaces will be built onto the South Building and interior spaces will be remodeled for the new MVP (Music,[Read More…]
Cooking for Health program blends culinary, dietary topics
White coats met white tablecloths at the inaugural Cooking for Health dinner event hosted recently by Franciscan Health Services. The multi-course dining event transformed the hospital cafeteria on April 25, when invited guests learned more about how to prepare healthy delicious dishes while they ate a chef-prepared meal.
Empty businesses may lose county tax incentives
If within two years business properties are not leased, sold or developed, Cook County can take action to revoke the tax incentives. The Cook County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance amendment on April 25 that was sponsored by 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller. The measure will amend[Read More…]
Rev. Jesse Jackson urges H-F students to move away from anger over racial incident
Rev. Jesse Jackson listens as sophomore Aniya Askew, left, asks her question during a student assembly Tuesday at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. (Provided photo) It’s been more than a week since four Homewood-Flossmoor High School students posted a racist video on social media. Feeling hurt and angry about it is understandable, but students[Read More…]
MWRD urges residents to reduce water usage
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is encouraging area residents to minimize their use of water before and during storm events to reduce the amount of water flowing into the sewer system.
Dance domestic violence out of town May 10
Yvonne Oldaker of Homewood is preparing to run her third Chicago Marathon this fall as part of the Run Domestic Violence Out of Town team. All she’s asking the rest of the community to do is dance. Oldaker is organizing a fundraising event from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, May[Read More…]
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