A grandfather takes his grandchildren to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, connecting a broader history to the many personal stories he told them as they grew up.
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A granddaughter’s view of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
For a young black woman whose family has always made it a point to teach her about her history, a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., was a special experience.
Benetti returns to hometown to help launch new baseball season
Homewood Baseball and Softball (HBS) opened the 2017 season on Saturday, April 22, in the usual fashion, with a big, candy-filled parade and a ceremony to mark the event and honor several local heroes. HBS President Steve Anderson has served as emcee for a number of opening day ceremonies over[Read More…]
Free introductory Pilates session Saturday at racquet club
A free Pilates demonstration will be given at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Racquet and Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St., Homewood. Instructor Liz Camacho said the session is meant to introduce residents to Pilates, a form of exercise that provides intentional, precise[Read More…]
New H-F board gets three new members, Anderson elected president
Steve Anderson of Homewood took his seat on the District 233 school board on Monday, May 1, and was elected to serve as its president.
Flossmoor resident helping promote Make-A-Wish Gala May 20
Flossmoor resident A.J. Rudolph is so touched by stories of children benefitting from the Make-A-Wish Illinois that she is volunteering her time as marketing chair for the Wish Ball May 20. The event at Navy Pier will feature actor and producer John Stamos as the celebrity entertainer, along[Read More…]
H-F High grad will be in Harvard’s Class of 2021
Each year Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s graduating class sends students to top colleges and universities. One top 2017 graduate, Shannon Jordan, will be going to Harvard University.
Farm-to-table Redbird Cafe to open Monday in downtown Homewood
The slow food, farm-to-table movement has found its way to downtown Homewood. Redbird Cafe at 2057 Ridge Road will open Monday, May 1, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony slated for 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 2.
Alumna tells H-F High students ‘be creative’ in setting future endeavors
Susan Page, a 1982 alumna of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, told students the future is theirs ― whether that means knowing the path to take or creating it. The former United States ambassador to South Sudan addressed students at the National Honor Society induction program at H-F on April 24.
Construction of New Star apartments in Flossmoor moving ahead
Right now, the fenced-in building site near downtown Flossmoor looks like a hole in the ground and a pair of self-standing brick walls. But construction at 1032 and 1038 Leavitt Ave. is about to begin in earnest.
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