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The Broadway in Chicago Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards presented the 2024 Best Production Award to “Urinetown” staged by Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The production was one of more than 80 entries in this year’s competition and was selected one of five finalists before winning the top prize in an[Read More…]
The cast members Christopher Albert, Charisma Boler, Trey Gerring, Sean Haggerty, Stella Hoyt, Calcifer Jenkins, Emma Leak, Flannery Marak, Marcus McGhee, Gabriel McKinney, Eleanor O’Shea, Benjamin Peden, Jazmin Rhodes, Bryce Stewart, Madison Vitolka, Amy Ward, Robert Wakefield II and Karinne Watkins. H-F High’s musical production ‘Urinetown’ wins top state honor[Read More…]
Homewood trustees unanimously confirmed Mayor Rich Hofeld’s nominee, Phillip Mason, to fill the seat on the board left open by Anne Colton’s recent resignation. The vote was early on the agenda at the Tuesday, May 14, board meeting. Mason took the oath of office and joined the board on the[Read More…]
Metra’s Homewood Station west side Park Avenue entrance will reopen to most customers Monday, May 20, when service resumes following the completion of a new stairway connecting the station’s pedestrian tunnel and the boarding platform. The east side entrance off downtown Homewood remains closed during construction. The station still will[Read More…]
HOMEWOOD LIBRARY BOARD — The board’s nominating committee will meet at 6:45 p.m. and the full board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, in the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Find the nominating committee agenda here and the regular board meeting agenda here. HOUSE WALK — Flossmoor Service League’s 66th annual house walk from 10[Read More…]
Dear Editor, I am writing to urge support for Illinois SB2257/HB4828, an essential legislative effort aimed at limiting the use of isolated confinement in our state’s correctional facilities. This bill would create the Nelson Mandela Act representing a critical step forward to ensuring the humane treatment of incarcerated people and[Read More…]
Louis Morgan wields the scissors surrounded by family, friends, Flossmoor officials and business partner Corey Singleton during a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 16 for the new Embassy Cigar Lounge at 1615 Vollmer Road. The lounge has a walk-in humidor, a barber shop and golf simulator. Work continues on additional[Read More…]
Hakeem and Sade Bello, surrounded by friends, family, Flossmoor officials and area business leaders, cut the first ribbon during a grand opening celebration April 11 for the House of Goshen hospice at 19810 Governors Highway in Flossmoor. Hakeem Bello said the facility needs a few last details to be resolved[Read More…]
You Matter 2 announced last week the return of its summer program, G.A.M.E. Changers. The program is designed exclusively for middle school students entering sixth to eighth grades. G.A.M.E. Changers stands for Gaining Authentic, Meaningful Experiences and offers a platform for young individuals to learn, grow, and have fun during the[Read More…]
BLOOM TOWNSHIP BOARD — Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. at township hall, 425 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. No agenda has been posted as of Sunday on the township website.THORNTON TOWNSHIP BOARD — Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. at township hall, 333 E 162nd Street, South Holland. No agenda has been posted[Read More…]
