Flossmoor School District 161’s fall transportation woes may not be as dire as originally anticipated. In June, Associate Superintendent Fran LaBella cautioned the board of education that transportation may end up being a “nightmare” because of a shortage of bus drivers poised to disrupt a return to normal routes. While transportation provider[Read More…]
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7/28/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
JOB IN EDUCATION – Homewood School District 153 is hiring for a parent education coordinator for Willow School. The person in the position will work with teachers, administrators and parents to coordinate and advocate for family involvement to facilitate children’s learning. See the Careers page at the HSD153 website for[Read More…]
Homewood woman killed in confrontation with Dolton police
A 19-year-old Homewood woman died early Tuesday in a confrontation with Dolton police, according to a Chicago Sun-Times report. The woman was identified in the report as Alexis C. Wilson. According to the Sun-Times and other media reports, Wilson allegedly was armed and refused to exit her vehicle. When an officer[Read More…]
Women are upping their professional game through the game of poker
There are a lot of life lessons to be learned in the game of poker. Kenny Rogers sang of knowing when to hold ‘em or fold ‘em and when to walk away. Lady Gaga has sung of keeping men in the dark with poker face. But there’s a lot more[Read More…]
Illinois fully aligns with new CDC masking recommendations
State and national health agencies are recommending a partial return to mask-wearing, even for those who have received COVID-19 vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated guidelines on Tuesday recommending that everyone, including fully vaccinated individuals, wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas with substantial[Read More…]
Crash victim identified as Country Club Hills man
This story was updated at 9:43 p.m. July 27 with additional details. The 24-year-old man who died in an early morning weekend crash has been identified as Leland D. Jones Jr. of County Club Hills, according to a spokeswoman from the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. Around 5 a.m. on[Read More…]
7/27/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
GET THE ROYAL TOUR – Enjoy views of Peterhoff Palace, the summer residence of the Russian royal family, with tour guide and art historian Olga Cardamone. Together the palace-ensemble and the city center is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Email [email protected] (subject: Peterhof) to receive program access info. 7 p.m.[Read More…]
Art of Brewing benefit party is Thursday
Guests at the Art of Brewing party Thursday will get a chance to try four Rabid Brewing specialties given to guests in an orange chill pack by the Homewood Science Center, host of the evening’s program. Brewery owners Raiye Rosado and Tobias Cinchon specially selected what they are calling a[Read More…]
Flexibility helps Serendipity Yoga Studio survive the pandemic
Present history: The Conservatory and the tradition of Black-owned record stores
Chogie, left, and Tony Fields, owners of The Conservatory Vintage & Vinyl, celebrate the second anniversary of their shop in downtown Flossmoor. The store offers vinyl records, events and mid-century modern furnishings. (Andrew Burke-Stevenson/The Conservatory) Note: This Q&A is part of an occasional series linking today’s local Black-owned businesses to their[Read More…]
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