Homewood-Flossmoor High School may undergo a multi-million dollar construction project in the 2018-19 school year that will add two new spaces to the South Building and remodel interior space. The District 233 school board heard proposals for a black box theater, improvements to the music area and classrooms that would[Read More…]
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Artists performing Oct. 14 in domestic violence benefit
Artists from the South Suburbs will be performing Oct. 14 in “eNOugh: Arts Against Abuse,” a program of original dance, theatre, song, poetry and spoken word. The presentation is at 8 p.m. at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre 330 W. 202nd Street in Chicago Heights. Admission is $15. The[Read More…]
Final seal approved to prevent leaks at Flossmoor reservoir
As a reservoir rehab project nears its finish, Flossmoor officials Monday took one final step to prevent future leaks in the 3 million gallon water storage tank. The village board hired Michels Pipe Services of Montgomery to seal the concrete water tank after other repairs have been completed at the[Read More…]
Variety is the spice of chili contest life in Homewood
Judges in the annual Chili Cook-Off at Homewood’s Fall Fest on Saturday remarked on the variety they tasted. Martin Will, winner of Homewood’s Top Chef honors, said that’s a characteristic of chili standards in this area.
Sick, injured animals will benefit from success of ‘Pets on Parade’ art auction
Animals at South Suburban Humane Society that have serious health problems will have a better chance of receiving the care they need thanks to the generosity of bidders in the Pets on Parade auction that concluded on Saturday night.
Land off Halsted in Homewood sold to developers, parcel donated to IDOT
Two new restaurants may be coming to land near the corner of 175th and Halsted Streets in Homewood. The village is selling land near the intersection to developers and donating space to the Illinois Department of Transportation following action by the Homewood Village Board Sept. 12.
Singers focus on animals for Opera Up Close at GSU
Opera Up Close, a presentation of opera works paired with food and wine, presents “The Animal Instinct” performance at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University. Selections will feature works that salute animals in song, including Aaron Copland’s “I Bought Me[Read More…]
Ingalls, UChicago Medicine mark first year of outreach in South Suburbs
On Oct. 1, Ingalls Memorial Hospital and University of Chicago Medicine will celebrate the first year of a partnership that has expanded services and medical staff expertise for residents of the South Suburbs.
Lighthouse program focuses on struggle for LGBTQ equality
Brian C. Johnson, the CEO of Equality Illinois, will speak at the Sept. 20 meeting of Lighthouse LGBTQ+. The meeting will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Community House, 847 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor. All members and allies of the LGBTQ community are invited to the event,[Read More…]
Tuesday meeting to provide information on tax assessments, appeals
Rich Township residents are invited to a Tuesday, Sept. 19, workshop on Cook County property assessment appeals. The meeting will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Country Club Hills Village Hall, 4200 W. 183rd Street. Each year, the Cook County Assessor’s Office reassesses one-third of the nearly 1.8[Read More…]
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