At the June 10 Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education meeting, the board approved a partnership with City Year AmeriCorps. This potential collaboration was introduced at the May 20 meeting, highlighting City Year’s success in working with students in Chicago and their plans to expand to selected suburban sites. With[Read More…]
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6.18.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
BUBBLES WITH BECKY — Discovery Preschool will host a pop-up bubble play session for kids age 2 to 5 from noon to 12:45 p.m. on the Irwin Center band shell, 18120 Highland Ave. Meet Ms. Becky on the Irwin Community Center band shell and enjoy whimsical bubble play. Guided tours of Discovery[Read More…]
FEMA offers advice about dealing with heat
This week marks the official start of summer as high levels of heat and humidity settle into the Midwest. The FEMA Region 5 office in Chicago encourages everyone to ensure they are #SummerReady by taking some simple steps to stay safe. “High temperatures aren’t just uncomfortable; they can be downright dangerous,”[Read More…]
South suburban leaders mark start of new phase in airport development project
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., and leaders from the south suburban region convened a news conference Monday to recognize legislative work designed to guide the next stage in the development of the South Suburban Airport. State Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, and State Sen. Napoleon Harris, D-Harvey, each sponsored bills in[Read More…]
Hart School students win at state track meet
Members of the James Hart School Track Team walked away with medals at the Illinois Elementary School Association’s 2024 State Track and Field Meet, Class 4A in East Peoria on May 17 and 18. Hart School in Homewood qualified for state after placing in the sectional meet where the eighth[Read More…]
The Weeks | June 16: Flossmoor centennial bash, recognition for lifesaving response, Juneteenth parade, Calumet Country Club, Pirate Day
THE WEEK > Your government Rich Township Board of Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, June 17, at 22013 Governors Highway. Find the agenda here. Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 17, at village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Find the agenda here. Attend remotely here or call 312-626-6799. Use ID 860[Read More…]
James Hart dance-a-thon raises money for cancer support group
James Hart School students found fun ways to keep moving the last days of school raising more than $2,400 through a dance-a-thon supporting the nonprofit Embrace Emily that assists cancer patients. Over two days, the students took part in traditional line dances and added their own favorites, such as Cupid’s[Read More…]
6.15.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HF JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL. The fourth annual festival organized by You Matter 2 will include entertainment, art, food, history, activities for kids and many vendors in the Homewood-Flossmoor High School south parking lot, 999 Kedzie Ave., from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. FISHING DERBY — The annual William McDowell Fishing Derby will be held from 8[Read More…]
Homewood receives three proposals for redeveloping former Karate Kids building
Homewood trustees will have three options to consider when deciding the next use for the building at 2018-2020 Ridge Road. The village received one bid initially and received two alternate bids before the June 11 deadline. The village is required by law to seek alternative bids when it considers a[Read More…]
Villages observe Memorial Day
Homewood and Flossmoor observed Memorial Day with separate ceremonies on Monday, May 27. Wally Burns VFW Post 8077 hosted a ceremony at the Homewood Veterans Memorial on Harwood Avenue to honor those who died serving the country. The combined Parker Junior High/James Hart School band and the Homewood-Flossmoor High School[Read More…]
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