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(Provided photo) Students in the Homewood-Flossmoor High School theater program rehearse a scene from the musical “Chicago” being presented at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9 and 10, in the Mall Auditorium. Students will also perform the musical selections. The production is geared toward those 13 and older.[Read More…]
The Red Tail Squadron traveling experience features a mobile movie theater showing the movie “Rise Above” about Tuskegee Airmen. (Provided photo) In celebration of Veterans Day, Prairie State College is hosting a special exhibit on the Tuskegee Airmen on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 13 and 14. The commemorative Air[Read More…]
If you like fluffy pink things, rainbow dresses and girl power, Flossmoor’s newest business will bring a smile to your face. Love, Noa is a small boutique now open on Sterling Avenue, selling girls clothing and accessories. Owner Kelly Evans said she hopes it will offer visitors even more than[Read More…]
On Tuesday, an overwhelming majority of voters in Flossmoor said “yes” to a referendum question asking whether they would be in favor of allowing personal use pickup trucks to park on residential driveways in the village. With all nine precincts in the village reporting, the vote in favor of allowing trucks[Read More…]
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will have two teams competing in the United States Tennis Association’s National Adaptive Unified Doubles Tournament in Florida.
As the holiday season approaches, South Suburban Family Shelter’s Adopt-A-Family program is looking for donors to help those in need. These victims of domestic violence and their families will likely have nothing for the holidays unless residents step up to donate, said Brittany Williams of SSFS. The wrapped gifts will[Read More…]
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is proposing a 4.8 percent increase in the 2018 tax levy. The park board will adopt the levy at its Dec. 4 meeting. It expects to raise $5.44 million next year.
Bus service in Flossmoor District 161 has shown improvements from the 2017-18 school year when issues like numerous route changes at Western Avenue Elementary and late buses sparked complaints from parents. Superintendent Dana Smith told the school board Oct. 29, that Paige Bus Enterprises has made changes in its operations[Read More…]
Nine outstanding school staff in Homewood District 153 were honored with “Those Who Excel” honors awarded by the Illinois State Board of Education. The recognition was presented at a banquet Oct. 20 in Normal, Ill.
Champagne, gin, liqueur, Thai tea and several special ingredients came together in a beautiful blend that won LaVoute Bistro the winning prize at the Homewood Science Center’s second annual Cocktail Chemistry Challenge on July 18. The fundraiser for HSC brought in $45,000 from ticket sales and silent auction prizes. Ravisloe[Read More…]
