Marian Catholic High School has announced its quarterly honor roll. The selected students achieved academic success with grade point averages of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
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Drama Group stages ‘Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” one of Broadway’s best comedies, will be staged by The Drama Group this weekend and the first weekend in May at the group’s Milord Studio Theatre, 330 W. 202nd St. in Chicago Heights.
PSC board votes down new signage for buildings
The Prairie State College Board of Trustees voted down a proposal to improve signage on campus that would help first responders reach a destination quickly in the event of an emergency. The proposal for signage in parking lots and on buildings on the Chicago Heights campus failed on a 3-1[Read More…]
Redevelopment closer for Triumph Building site in Homewood
Homewood trustees will consider a measure Tuesday to seek additional bidders on a project to redevelop the site on the southwest corner of Ridge Road and Martin Avenue. The building at 2033 Ridge Road, commonly referred to as the Triumph Building, was purchased last year by the village for the purpose[Read More…]
County offers tips for keeping pets safe during coyote mating season
Cook County’s Animal and Rabies Control reminds pet owners to be vigilant during coyote mating and whelping season. Coyote (stock photo) Coyotes are very protective of their pups and also require extra calories during this time. Your pet could be a threat – or a meal, according to county[Read More…]
Seniors reminisce at park district’s 50th birthday party
Seniors came out to celebrate the themed parties, weekly lunches, bingo and a host of other activities offered by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. The crowd of more than 100 people gathered on April 1 for a special luncheon at the Irwin Center to mark the occasion with a celebratory cake and[Read More…]
Recyclepalooza helps residents dispose of difficult-to-recycle items
Even people who routinely recycle might find it difficult to dispose of those things that can’t be placed curbside, but they want to handle things responsibly. That’s where Recyclepalooza comes in.
Metra launches COPS app to report safety, security concerns
Metra customers can now use the new Metra COPS app to quickly and discretely report crimes, suspicious activity and other safety or security concerns to Metra police from a train or station. The free app is available for Apple users in the App Store or Android users in Google Play.[Read More…]
Unofficial results show Hoag, Mitros ahead in village board race
Two incumbent Flossmoor trustees are ahead in the still-undecided village board election, according to unofficial results from the Cook County Clerk’s office. Write-in candidates Michelle Svetic Nelson and David Bruni are trailing the incumbents, Perry Hoag and James Mitros, according to tentative results released by the clerk’s office on April[Read More…]
Serena Hills principal resigns, third in District 161 to quit since March
Shari Demitrowicz, the principal of Serena Hills School for the last five years, is leaving Flossmoor District 161 at the end of the 2018-2019 academic year. Demitrowicz’s resignation was announced at the April 8 board of education meeting.


