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Flossmoor School District 161 Superintendent Dana Smith, left, and Flossmoor School District 161 school board President David Linnear after lighting the Kinara on Dec. 29, the fourth day of Kwanzaa. (Nick Ulanowski / H-F Chronicle)

African American community members light the Kinara in Flossmoor Park

African American residents of Flossmoor, including village and school district officials, lit the Kinara in Flossmoor Park every night of Kwanzaa from Dec. 26 until Jan. 1. Kwanzaa is the annual, week-long holiday that honors African American and Pan-African culture, history, community and values. Village administrative assistant Torria Sparkmon lit[Read More…]

12.27.2024 | What You Need To Know Today

Community Menorah Lighting. Celebrate Hanukkah with the traditional lighting of the menorah at 5 p.m. each night from Dec. 25 through Jan. 1 in Flossmoor Park, Braeburn Avenue and Flossmoor Park.  Community Kinara Lighting. Celebrate Kwanzaa with the traditional lighting of the kinara candles at 5 p.m. each night from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1 in[Read More…]

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