The Homewood Village Board welcomed a new member of the police department during the May 26 meeting, when Officer Lorielle Brown took the oath of office surrounded by many friends and family members. According to Homewood Police Chief Thomas Johnson, Brown joins the Homewood Police Department as a certified police[Read More…]
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Flossmoor’s Recyclepalooza donations fill trucks
Cast-offs by the carloads converged on the Parker Junior High parking lot Saturday, April 25, for the Flossmoor Green Commission’s annual Recyclepalooza. Stephanie Wright, Flossmoor’s community engagement manager, said the annual event that gives donors a chance to get rid of their little-used and unwanted items, drew a crowd. There[Read More…]
Homewood native’s artwork now on display at Village Hall
Artist Terrence Meehan, a Homewood native, created several digital art pieces inspired by popular events and places in the Village of Homewood. Meehan’s art is now displayed at the Village Hall. Some of the most notable pieces depict Homewood’s annual Holiday Lights and Drivin’ the Dixie events, and the Izaak[Read More…]
SSC seeks volunteers for adult literacy tutoring program
South Suburban College (SSC) is seeking participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills combined with communication skills. Residents are[Read More…]
GSU, SSC included in state’s $20M equitable workforce program
Governors State University and South Suburban College are among organizations receiving state workforce development funding. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced this week that $20 million would be distributed among 44 community-based organizations to provided training and wrap-around services that will bolster equitable workforce recovery for those struggling to gain meaningful employment. [Read More…]
South Suburban College vaccination site now open for walk-ins (free content)
Cook County’s mass vaccination site at South Suburban College’s gymnasium is now open for walk-in service. Anyone 16 or older may get vaccinated between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. No special residency, preregistration nor appointments are required. Anyone ages 16 and 17 should be accompanied by a[Read More…]
South Suburban College men’s basketball team advances to national tournament
The South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Team defeated Bryant & Stratton College by a score of 82-71 on Friday, April 9, to win the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region-IV Championship. The Bulldogs were led by sophomore guard Deshawndre Washington’s 31 points and 13 rebounds. Sophomore forward Chance Love[Read More…]
SSC donates PPE, sets up COVID-19 fund for students
South Suburban College is donating supplies and masks to local healthcare providers. The College’s Allied Health & Careers and Nursing Departments have gathered a significant range of N95 masks with respirators, surgical masks, filters, gloves, gowns and personal protection kits for area hospitals. Additionally, although the college is closed staff[Read More…]
Substitute teaching class offered at South Suburban College
South Suburban College, 15800 S. State St. in South Holland, is offering a substitute teacher class in the fall semester. Participants will learn techniques that will help in the classroom, including how to create a learning environment, teaching strategies for working with multiple learning styles and creating a lesson plan[Read More…]
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