Wyatt Patterson Jr. is playing professional volleyball for VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen in Germany. (Provided photo)
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‘All Tchaikovsky’ at Illinois Philharmonic on Saturday
Violinist William Hagen visits the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday to perform selections from Tchaikovsky. (Press photo)
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…]
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.
District 161 names staff for #AboveAndBeyond recognition
The latest four Flossmoor District 161 staff members selected for the #AboveAndBeyond recognition were announced during a Jan. 27 school board meeting. The district started the recognition program in December to spread the word about some of the positive impacts teachers and support staff make in the lives of students.[Read More…]
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