Violinist William Hagen visits the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday to perform selections from Tchaikovsky. (Press photo)
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Maple Tree Inn set to open Friday
Maple Tree Inn will be opening to the public on Friday, Feb. 7, at 18849 Dixie Highway. (Provided photo)
Belated happy birthday, Juanita Mitchell
On Dec. 15, 2019, Juanita Mitchell celebrated her birthday. As we begin Black History Month, it seems appropriate to wish a belated happy birthday to the Flossmoor woman who has probably seen more history than anyone else in the community. Related stories:
Neil Chance, former Churchill School principal, dies
Neil Chance, who retired as principal from District 153’s Churchill School in Homewood, died Nov. 16 at his home in Salem, Illinois. He was 80. Mr. Chance was principal at Churchill School from 1971 to 1994. In the 1971-72 school year, the school earned national recognition as a Blue Ribbon[Read More…]
Black history stories shared with Parker Junior High students
From top left, Kenya Johnson, Carolyn Smith, Chakeeta Myles, Ebony Roberts and Osun Briggs shared stories of African Americans who inspire them.
Foundation 153 sets Feb. 29 for gala for Homewood schools
The Foundation 153 “Leap for Homewood Schools!” winter gala is set for 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Idlewild Country Club. The fundraiser will benefit students and programs in Homewood’s Willow, Churchill and Hart Schools, and provide grants to teachers for new and existing programs. “The gala[Read More…]
With legal pot, the Really Big Story about cannabis may finally be on the way
Old fuddy-duddy that I am, the odds that I will be purchasing legal recreational marijuana anytime soon are right up there with the infinitesimally small chance that I will wake up tomorrow with a full head of bushy black hair. Nope, not gonna happen. As of this writing, Month One[Read More…]
Trainings helping staff recognize, incorporate cultural differences into H-F High
A teacher in the hall sees a swastika hung from the inside of a student’s locker. How should that teacher respond? Teachers, administrators and staff at Homewood-Flossmoor High School have been discussing that and other scenarios in training sessions led by a team from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as part[Read More…]
Dianne Skinner Schramko | Jan. 31, 2020
Dianne Skinner Schramko, 77, of Ligonier, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 4, 1942 a daughter of the late Dr. Maurice D. Skinner and Betty (Dunkle) Skinner.
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Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve announce on Monday the 16 winners in its second annual photo contest. The winning photos will be included in the preserve’s “Seasons of Homewood Izaak Walton” calendar. John Brinkman, president of the preserve organization, said, “Once again, the beauty of our preserve has attracted great interest[Read More…]
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