Kristopher Steward of Flossmoor, his mother, Barbara Steward, and Fred Carter, sponsor for 100 Black Men of Chicago, at the ComEd awards ceremony May 31. (Provided photo) When Flossmoor resident Kristopher Steward started volunteering, he didn’t set out to win any honors. Giving his time through 100 Black Men of Chicago was simply his way of[Read More…]
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Pride Party-goers find fun at end of the rainbow
The second annual Lighthouse Pride Party saw a packed crowd — and lots of rainbows — around the Flossmoor Community House on June 22. With food trucks, pop music and adult beverages, the jovial event had a block-party feel. Families flocked to the party, with babies in rainbow leis, toddlers[Read More…]
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There is a possibility a proposal for a Fine Arts Department addition at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will be on the agenda for the next board meeting on Aug. 21. Board President Steve Anderson told students, parents and staff at the June 19 school board meeting that discussions continue. He said[Read More…]
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WOOSTER, Ohio — The following area students, all alums of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, received a bachelor degree from The College of Wooster during commencement exercises on May 14: Grace Hodges, Homewood, bachelor of arts in anthropology. Hodges served as the music director of both “After These Messages” and “Woo Sang[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider resolution on proposed home rule sales tax
Homewood trustees will consider a resolution at their Tuesday board meeting confirming the village’s intention to distribute 100 percent of a proposed sales tax hike to other local taxing districts. The resolution refers to the village’s plan for increasing sales tax by 0.25 percent if voters agree to grant the[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood opens health center in Flossmoor
Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) has opened a health center at 19831 Governors Highway in Flossmoor. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Jan. 11, and the center officially opened Jan. 16.
Homewood resident, shooting victim learned from misfortune
Michael Case said he feels like tragedy opened a new chapter in his life. And turning that page gave him some perspective on social values.
Saturday’s Wanderlust Fest helps fund musicians Germany trip
More than 100 specialty items will available for bidding at the “Wanderlust Fest” from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, at Homewood-Flossmoor High School South Building cafeteria.
Municipal attorney will address Homewood’s Feb. 1 home rule meeting
A municipal law specialist will be the guest speaker at 7 p.m. on Feb. 1 when the village of Homewood hosts an information meeting about home rule at the Marie Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. Homewood voters will be asked to consider approving home rule status for the[Read More…]
PSC will use federal grant to enhance welding, manufacturing training
Prairie State College (PSC) is taking a new approach at training skilled and unskilled workers for jobs in welding and manufacturing, thanks to a federal grant.The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $938,447 grant this month that will cover half the cost of two semi-trailers to be outfitted with[Read More…]
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