Homewood District 153 presented the Jerry Morin Educational Excellence Award to six staff members for their outstanding efforts during the 2020-21 school year. The awards, given at the school board’s Oct. 12 meeting, are presented to a teacher or staff member who has shown outstanding commitment to student achievement. “In[Read More…]
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10/18/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
LAST VAX CHANCE – The final Cook County Health COVID-19 vaccination pop-up event at Prairie State College is from noon to 4:30 p.m. today. Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are free, given regardless of insurance or immigration status. No appointments required. VILLAGE BOARD – Flossmoor Village Board meets at[Read More…]
Kick It Cancer program targets early detection for minorities
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of stories about the Cancer Support Center and its nearly three decades of service to the community. Kick It Cancer, the newest project at the Cancer Support Center, is being led by a 28-year-old cancer survivor. “This is sort of the[Read More…]
Flossmoor Green Commission’s goal is 300 new trees
Green Commission volunteers, from left, Simon Duckett, Samantha Sextonson and Tristan Shaw were out planting trees on Oct. 2. Volunteers will again be out on Oct. 23 planting another 50 trees in various Flossmoor locations. (Provided photo)
Alberico honored for sharing his time, talents with CSC
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of stories about the Cancer Support Center and its nearly three decades of service to the community. Michael Alberico’s special relationship with a Flossmoor volunteer at the Cancer Support Center blossomed into a donation, then an annual gift followed by nearly[Read More…]
Health officials issue updated guidance on staying safe while celebrating fall holidays
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing updated guidance on Friday to help people celebrate fall more safely as we continue to battle COVID-19. “Although we’re still in the pandemic, this Halloween and fall festivities season will look a little different than last year thanks to the safe[Read More…]
Outgoing Homewood trustee Barbara Dawkins honored for her service
A round of applause and a standing ovation were given to outgoing Homewood village trustee Barbara Dawkins at the Oct. 12 board meeting. The board unanimously passed a resolution for Dawkins, who stepped down after 12 years on the board due to her appointment as an associate judge in the[Read More…]
Sista’s of Hope sees mission as strength through camaraderie
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories about the Cancer Support Center and its nearly three decades of service to the community. When you’re a college student, pledging for a sorority is a big deal and an exciting time. Lakenia Robinson calls the Sista’s of Hope[Read More…]
10/15/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS – The Village of Homewood hosts its inaugural Day of the Dead Fest (Dia de los Muertos) on from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday on Martin Avenue Square. Visitors will enjoy music, food and a showing of the movie “Coco” beginning at dusk. FALL ART WORKSHOP[Read More…]
Day of the Dead Fest on Saturday offers opportunity for joyful remembrance
Xicantl poses at Fall Fest on Sept. 25 with a giant skeleton she created. She and her skeleton friend toured the festival promoting Homewood’s first Day of the Dead festival on Oct. 16. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) The village of Homewood will host its first Day of the Dead Fest (Dia[Read More…]
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