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Note: This story is the third in a three-part series featuring women leaders in Cook County government. It’s only been two short months since Monica Gordon began her tenure as Cook County clerk, but she’d been preparing for this position for years. With a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northern[Read More…]
The tumultuous race for Thornton Township supervisor took another turn early Tuesday, Feb. 4, as Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark announced he was withdrawing his candidacy. “My unwavering commitment to the City of Harvey and its ongoing recovery demands my full attention, and I believe that prioritizing this effort is in[Read More…]
History of Chocolate. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host an opportunity to learn about and taste chocolates from around the world from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Zen Doodling. Spend time in the serenity of nature and reset after the holiday stress from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Irons Oaks, 20000 Western Ave.[Read More…]
This Black History Month, the spotlight shines on three outstanding women representing the South Suburbs in Cook County positions. Donna Miller was first elected 6th District Cook County Commissioner in 2018 and won re-election in 2022. Monica Gordon first won election as 5th District Cook County Commissioner in 2022. The[Read More…]
In 2004, Chicago’s own Jennifer Hudson got her start at a “little” talent competition called “American Idol.” At Thursday’s “H-F’s Got Talent’’ competition, Homewood-Flossmoor High School students got their own chance at stardom and a $100 prize. Despite competing school-related events and rainy weather, about 300 students attended this year’s[Read More…]
Due to the incident last July where a truck struck the overhead of the viaduct on 183rd Street in Homewood, up to $66,865 is needed for repairs to the bridge. At the Jan. 28 village board meeting, trustees accepted the agreement with HR Green of New Lenox for design engineering[Read More…]
Note: This story is the second in a three-part series featuring women leaders in Cook County government. Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller makes traveling the 6th District part of her regular routine to keep the lines of communication open between local government and the county. “I sat down with each[Read More…]
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners committee meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. The agenda is available here. KinderCamp. KinderCamp aims to ease the transition to school for little learners. Each week’s session at noon hosted by Homewood Public Library, 17917[Read More…]
The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education discussed a long list of potential organizational and educational goals at the Jan. 27 meeting. The list presented to the board was divided into five goal areas: The draft list includes eliminating achievement gaps, improving school culture and climate, and increasing teacher effectiveness[Read More…]
“Eurydice,” a comedy, a Greek tragedy, a love story or all three? Discover the myth of Orpheus in a 21st century version of “Eurydice” presented by The Drama Group over two weekends in February. This play gives the myth of Orpheus a different perspective. It looks at the world through[Read More…]
