The Homewood-Flossmoor High School theatre program will present the musical comedy “Sister Act” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10 and 11, in the Mall Auditorium. “Sister Act” is based on the 1992 hit movie by the same name. It features original music by Alan Menken including gospel music[Read More…]
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Meijer offers delivery service
The Meijer Store in Flossmoor will begin offering store-to-door deliveries Thursday, July 13. People who join Shipt, an online groceries marketplace, can get $25 off their first Meijer delivery order. The home-delivery service launches as part of Meijer’s expansion across six states, making groceries and essentials available 24 hours a[Read More…]
You’re never too young to be grateful
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson We’re heading into a season with some definite themes of goodness.[Read More…]
Sorrow turns to joy when singing neighbor comes home
Viewpoint: The commentary below represents the ideas, observations and opinions of the author. Truth be told, I felt terrible about the vacant real estate just behind our house. Tom Houlihan For weeks, we had watched our prospective neighbors as they tidied up the structure just to the south, and carried[Read More…]
Meet the administrators
The winning Homewood-Flossmoor High School 4×100 track team, from left, Josh Bridges, Jesuseun Adeyiga, Matt Lewis-Banks and Marcell Ellis brought home the first place trophy from the IHSA track and field meet in May. The team members are returning for this year’s track season starting in January. (Provided photos) The Homewood-Flossmoor track team won applause from[Read More…]
Studio 1227 July-Aug 2017
The James Hart School Bands will present their annual Fall Concert on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at the school, 18820 Morgan Ave. in Homewood. The performance will feature a varied repertoire for the sixth-grade varsity band and the seventh- and eighth-grade combined symphonic band. “Students and we band[Read More…]
PSC adjunct professor receives statewide honor
Prairie State College (PSC) adjunct professor of music Alexandra Green was recognized as an Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Award winner.
SSFS needs ‘angels’ to help fill kids school supplies list
District 153 student musicians performing at the IMEA District 1 Festival on Saturday are, from left, Kaitlyn Bolton-Shannon, band; Sophia Hinich, orchestra; Logan Rotkovich, orchestra; Amelia Schlismann, choir; Korey Mulling, choir; Dylan Barnas, choir; and Alex Bertucci, choir. (Provided photos) Nine students from Homewood District 153 have been selected to perform at Saturday’s Illinois Music Educators[Read More…]
Toxic weed alert! Wild parsnip sighted in H-F area
Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a highly toxic weed that is spreading rapidly through Illinois and has now been spotted in Homewood. Local gardener Kate Duff offers advice about identifying and safely removing the plant.
Report on long-range Flossmoor street program to debut Wednesday
Flossmoor officials Wednesday will outline plans for a multi-year street maintenance program in the village. Results of a pavement management report (PMR) will be presented at the rescheduled village board meeting, along with preliminary proposals on how to best operate a long-range street program. Flossmoor is likely to look for[Read More…]
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