The presidential election of 2016 is rapidly nearing an end. Although neither candidate has visited the Homewood-Flossmoor area this year, a number of presidential candidates, presidents and a former president have visited the area in the past.
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District 153 puts focus on helping every student meet success
Test score results show students in Homewood District 153 generally meeting and exceeding anticipated student outcomes. That’s good, says Superintendent Dale Mitchell, but the district’s strategy is to take those numbers and use them to improve the growth of student learning. Under the state’s Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA), at[Read More…]
Homewood to honor 2016 Hall of Fame inductees at Oct. 23 luncheon
The village of Homewood will honor the latest inductees in the Homewood Hall of Fame at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. A noon luncheon at Ravisloe Country Club will be followed by the ceremony for the biennial induction. The deadline is Thursday, Oct. 13, to make reservations to attend.
Oct. 22 Boogie Nights bash revives ’70s, ’80s
BOOgie Nights, one of the Homewood-Flossmoor area’s premier costume parties, is returning for its ninth year. This year’s party will flash back to the era of platform shoes, disco outfits and lots of hair. Organizers say costume attire from the 1970s and 1980s is highly encouraged. Hosted by The Community[Read More…]
Letters flow into words at Homewood Library’s Spell Check
The teams huddled to finalize the correct spelling of words in the Homewood Public Library’s Spell Check event on Saturday, Oct. 1. The Queen Bees team eventually prevailed at the fundraising event.
Sorority hosts Youth Summit on Oct. 29
The Joliet Area/South Suburban Alumnae Chapter (JASSAC) of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is presenting its “Youth Summit” on Oct. 29. The program for 11- to 18-year-olds and their parents is from 1 to 5 p.m. at River Oaks Mall, 159th Street and Torrence Avenue in Calumet City. The event is[Read More…]
Registration deadline is Tuesday for senior citizens breakfast at H-F High
Homewood-Flossmoor High School is hosting the annual Senior Citizens Breakfast and Tour on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Registration is being accepted through Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 708-335-5581 or by email at [email protected]. The 9 a.m. program opens in the South Building cafeteria. It includes an overview from H-F administrators, musical entertainment by[Read More…]
Zombie run returns to Apollo Park Oct. 22 as H-F band trip fundraiser
Zombies on the loose! For brave souls who dare, Apollo Park will once again be the scene of red-hot zombie action – and it’s all for a good cause. My Big Fat Greek Zombie Run, a fundraiser for the 2017 spring break overseas trip for the Homewood-Flossmoor High School band,[Read More…]
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria returns to Flossmoor next week
Construction crews are putting the final touches on Flossmoor’s Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, which is scheduled to open next week. Malnati’s carryout and delivery restaurant will open on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 3315 Vollmer Road in Flossmoor. In recent weeks, crews have been doing extensive renovation work at the Malnati’s space[Read More…]
State suspends ‘adored’ Flossmoor doctor’s medical license
Community reactions were mixed to last week’s suspension of Dr. Ming Te Lin, a well-known – and unorthodox – physician who has practiced in Flossmoor for decades. Supporters and critics of Dr. Lin in the Homewood-Flossmoor area voiced their opinions on social media following the temporary suspension of his medical[Read More…]
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