How can you be invited to a dinner party and go home hungry? It happened on Friday, March 2, because hostess Destiny Watson and her friends with You Matter 2 didn’t extend a typical dinner invitation. They wanted the three dozen guests at their Oxfam Hunger Banquet, to recognize that all[Read More…]
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Sample ballots show voters choices in March 20 primary election
The Cook County Clerk’s Office has released sample ballots for the March 20 primary election. The H-F Chronicle is publishing these to give voters lists of the candidates.
Runners, volunteers needed for special recreation 5K
Runners, volunteers needed for special recreation 5K Provided News The South Suburban Special Recreation Association and the Olympia Fields Park District are looking for runners and volunteers for the Saturday, May 19, Sock Hop Hustle 5K. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at Sgt. Means Park in Olympia Fields. The[Read More…]
Used cell phones helping to underwrite SSFS services
That old cell phone may be a cast-off to you, but it can be of benefit to South Suburban Family Shelter, a nonprofit organization offering assistance to those affected by domestic violence. “The fundraising potential is limitless,” said Vicki Meilach, community outreach coordinator at SSFS. “We work with a company[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s next season offers classics and new works
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2018-19 season lineup that will feature violinist Simone Porter, award-winning pianist William Wolfram and Chicago Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Robert Chen. The seven concerts are given at the Ozinga Chapel on the campus of Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Dr. in Palos Heights. [Read More…]
Pro-life activists stage protest at Flossmoor Planned Parenthood facility
Pro-life activists lined a portion of Governors Highway in Flossmoor on Saturday morning to protest the new Planned Parenthood facility, which opened in January.
NIU professor: Home rule decision hinges on benefits, trust
Michael Peddle started his home rule presentation on Feb. 25 by declaring that he intentionally had violated his usual policy and had not done his homework on the specifics of the issue before Homewood voters March 20. “I want to be able to speak to you on home rule as[Read More…]
GSU Dance Company Brings the Big Screen to Life
Governors State University students will present their annual dance festival at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8, with performances inspired by the big screen. The performance will be at the Center for Performing Arts at GSU. The program, “Dance to the Movies,” is directed by Megan Lindsay who also choreographed[Read More…]
Snow day adds to school year as boards approve 2018-19 calendars
That snow day schools took Feb. 9 will extend this school year by a day. Homewood District 153 and Flossmoor District 161 will count June 7 as a make-up day. Homewood-Flossmoor High School information was not available. Schools add an extra five days to their calendars at the end of[Read More…]
Partnering for a smooth transition: Flossmoor Hills outgoing principal mentoring her successor
When classes start at Flossmoor Hills School in August, Haley Marti, the incoming principal, will feel the thrill a new school year brings. Unlike most new administrators, she will also feel the confidence that comes with experience thanks to a unique mentoring program developed by her predecessor, outgoing Principal Patricia[Read More…]
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