“Being the Dream,” a celebration of African American life, talent and culture, is being presented by the Drama Group as a virtual performance. The show is done in two segments – a gallery and a performance. The Drama Group work is available through a YouTube link at www.dramagroup.org. The gallery section[Read More…]
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D161 continues discussions on reopening, substitutes and construction
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education on Monday, Feb. 22, provided updates on a variety of topics discussed at meetings in recent months. Among them was the anticipated return in the second week of March to in-person learning for families that have elected the hybrid model. Superintendent Dana[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: Feb. 24
This graph shows the state’s progress in receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The scale on the right is the measure of vaccine doses received. The scale on the left is the measure of doses administered and the seven-day rolling average of administered doses. Region 10 (includes H-F) Positve test rate: 3.9%[Read More…]
2/25/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BE A SURGICAL TECH – Prairie State College offers a virtual open house to learn about the school’s one-year accredited Surgical Technology Program. Participants can join online information sessions at noon or 6 p.m. on Google Meet. Find the link on the PSC Facebook page. ART SUBMISSIONS WANTED – Homewood[Read More…]
Protest echoes outside Homewood meeting
Protestors hold signs in the meeting room’s windows and chant during the Homewood Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 23. The rally was organized by South Suburbs Greenspace over Concrete, which opposes the redevelopment of Calumet Country Club. (Andrew Burke-Stevenson/H-F Chronicle) Despite protests outside, a Homewood village board meeting[Read More…]
State working to improve vaccination process
One thing is on my constituents’ minds these days, besides this recent cold snap: When can I and my loved ones get the COVID-19 vaccine? There are no easy answers to that question right now. But rest assured, we are demanding answers. I was part of a long Illinois Senate[Read More…]
H-F students perform nine vignettes in ‘Love/Sick’ this weekend
The Bistro on Sterling welcomes back Yvette Zavala as executive chef
COVID-19 numbers: Feb. 23
This graph shows the state’s progress in receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The scale on the right is the measure of vaccine doses received. The scale on the left is the measure of doses administered and the seven-day rolling average of administered doses. Region 10 (includes H-F) Positve test rate: 3.9%[Read More…]
2/23/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
COME AS YOU ARE – Wear your jammies while you bid on prizes to support Homewood schools at Foundation 153’s Come as You Are virtual gala. The online event also includes music and a 50/50 split-the-pot raffle. Participants are encouraged to order dinner from local restaurants. See the foundation’s website[Read More…]
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