The St. Vincent de Paul Conference and Meals Plus Ministry are hosting a food drive from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, at St. John Neumann Parish, 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood The food will be distributed to food pantries in Hazel Crest, Country Club Hills and Homewood.[Read More…]
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Top music students at H-F selected for honor society
Homewood-Flossmoor High School recognized 24 students whose outstanding achievements that earned them admission into the Tri-M Music Honor Society of Illinois. These students were selected for their musicianship, scholarship, character, leadership and service. Students must maintain an A average in their music classes and be actively enrolled in an H-F music ensemble.[Read More…]
Tony nominated ‘Clyde’s’ presented by Drama Group in June
The Drama Group’s production of “Clyde’s,” called “redemption and inspiration, served on the perfect sandwich,” will be presented over two weekends starting June 5, at its theater at 330 W. 202nd St., Chicago Heights. Clyde’s truck stop is staffed by those who were once incarcerated. Clyde, the owner, believes she[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra presents Davee Award to Music Institute of Chicago
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra presented the Music Institute of Chicago its 2026 Ruth D. and Ken M. Davee Excellence in the Arts Award. The Music Institute of Chicago was selected for its exceptional commitment, vision, leadership, and achievements that resulted in major contributions to the arts and music. This is[Read More…]
Community to celebrate Pride on June 12
The fourth annual Pride Fest on June 12 is shifting to Flossmoor Park, 2523 Flossmoor Road. The program is hosted by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District with the villages of Homewood and Flossmoor marking the spirit of diversity and inclusion. Food and beverages will be on sale from vendors starting at[Read More…]
IDFPR launches new online portal to streamline consumer financial complaints
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced Monday, May 11, the launch of a new online submission option designed to simplify and modernize the way Illinois consumers file complaints against financial institutions amid a federal step back in enforcement. For the first time, the portal will accept[Read More…]
IDNR issues reminder to avoid handling wild animals and bird
As the weather warms up and more people head outside, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding everyone to leave young birds and other animals alone when they encounter them in the wild. Well-intentioned people may believe they’re helping nature by taking possession of young rabbits, fawn deer,[Read More…]
Soaring into STEAM at Serena Hills Elementary School
On a bright, breezy afternoon, students at Serena Hills Elementary School in Flossmoor experienced the kind of learning that literally lifts off the page! Led by Golden Apple Award-winning teacher Andrea Beaty, third grade students participated in a hands-on STEAM project focused on the science of flying kites. In the[Read More…]
Cook County clerk scores national award for student early voting program created with Chicago Bears
The Cook County Clerk’s Office has been recognized for excellence in election administration with a national Clearinghouse Award for its new high school early voting program created in partnership with the Chicago Bears, Clerk Monica Gordon announced Tuesday, May 12. Now in its 10th year, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission[Read More…]
Illinois rises to top tier in national emergency preparedness ranking
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced Illinois has been named a “high-performance” state for emergency preparedness, the highest ranking a state can receive, in a newly released report by Trust for America’s Health. The annual report evaluates states on their ability to respond to various public health emergencies using[Read More…]
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