The Homewood Science Center is hosting its fifth annual Walk Walton event from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Oct. 24, at the Izaak Walton Preserve in Homewood. Whether rain or shine, come out for a fun way to learn about our natural world with an exploratory walk through the[Read More…]
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Community embraces Mexican tradition at Homewood’s colorful Dia de los Muertos festival
Homewood’s first Dia de los Muertos festival on Saturday, Oct. 16, in Martin Square had special meaning for the White family of Homewood. Eric and Monica, with their children Emilia and Matilda, keep Dia de los Muertos traditions alive in their home. Monica’s father, originally from Mexico, has been a[Read More…]
D161 enrollment up this school year despite expectation of a drop after graduation of large class
Enrollment is up slightly in Flossmoor School District 161 this school year. Superintendent Dana Smith updated the board of education on enrollment figures during a meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 12. Total enrollment in the district is 2,310 students for the 2021-2022 school year, compared with 2,245 students last year, he[Read More…]
District 153 recognizes outstanding staff, teachers with Morin Awards
Homewood District 153 presented the Jerry Morin Educational Excellence Award to six staff members for their outstanding efforts during the 2020-21 school year. The awards, given at the school board’s Oct. 12 meeting, are presented to a teacher or staff member who has shown outstanding commitment to student achievement. “In[Read More…]
10/18/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
LAST VAX CHANCE – The final Cook County Health COVID-19 vaccination pop-up event at Prairie State College is from noon to 4:30 p.m. today. Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are free, given regardless of insurance or immigration status. No appointments required. VILLAGE BOARD – Flossmoor Village Board meets at[Read More…]
Kick It Cancer program targets early detection for minorities
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of stories about the Cancer Support Center and its nearly three decades of service to the community. Kick It Cancer, the newest project at the Cancer Support Center, is being led by a 28-year-old cancer survivor. “This is sort of the[Read More…]
Hundreds come together for the 2021 Walk of Hope
Flossmoor Green Commission’s goal is 300 new trees
Green Commission volunteers, from left, Simon Duckett, Samantha Sextonson and Tristan Shaw were out planting trees on Oct. 2. Volunteers will again be out on Oct. 23 planting another 50 trees in various Flossmoor locations. (Provided photo)
Alberico honored for sharing his time, talents with CSC
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of stories about the Cancer Support Center and its nearly three decades of service to the community. Michael Alberico’s special relationship with a Flossmoor volunteer at the Cancer Support Center blossomed into a donation, then an annual gift followed by nearly[Read More…]
Health officials issue updated guidance on staying safe while celebrating fall holidays
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing updated guidance on Friday to help people celebrate fall more safely as we continue to battle COVID-19. “Although we’re still in the pandemic, this Halloween and fall festivities season will look a little different than last year thanks to the safe[Read More…]
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