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Flossmoor’s long-standing Independence Day parade holds special significance after lockdown

Submitted by Bill Jones on July 3, 2021 - 9:34pm

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Spencer Janowski, 5 of Flossmoor, heads down Flossmoor Road the morning of Saturday, July 3, during the Flossmoor Volunteer Fire Department Independence Day Parade. (BJ)
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Lauren (left) and Carrington Hughes, 10 and 11 respectively, of Flossmoor, pose for a photo with the bikes they decorated with the help of their grandfather. (BJ)
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The Flossmoor Fire Department included an antique fire engine in its parade of vehicles. (BJ)
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Jessica Boggs (left) and Renee Basick, of Flossmoor, show off their patriotic bikes and attire before the start of the parade. (BJ)
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Lázaro Fabian, 6, of Flossmoor, cruises down Flossmoor Road with an outfit and bicycle befitting of the annual Independence Day tradition. (BJ)
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Myron Graham, of Flossmoor, poses atop a patriotic float built upon a riding lawnmower that he drove to the Parker Junior High School staging ground. (BJ)
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Myles and Mason White, 7 and 5 respectively, of Flossmoor, ride down Flossmoor Road together during the Independence Day bike parade. (BJ)
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Grayson and Charlotte Levy, 4 and 5 respectively, put their patriotism on display before the start of the parade. (BJ)
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Daria Terrell, of Flossmoor, walks her bike down Flossmoor Road during the annual parade. (BJ)
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Flossmoor elected officials, department heads and others hold their hands over their hearts during the playing of the national anthem. (BJ)
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A large American flag hangs from the ladder of a Flossmoor fire truck near the intersection of Flossmoor Road and Sterling Avenue. (BJ)
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Julius, 5, and Nico Berrini, of Flossmoor, take part in the annual parade. (BJ)
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Flossmoor families follow vehicles from the fire department onto Flossmoor Road for the start of the annual parade. (BJ)

Ninety years ago, a patriotic tradition was started that continues in Flossmoor to this day. And residents were doubly excited to take part in this year’s iteration after a long year in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Flossmoor Volunteer Fire Department Independence Day Parade stepped off around 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3, from Parker Junior High School.

Decorated bikes, strollers, a Power Wheels ride or two, and roughly a couple hundred people traveled eastbound on Flossmoor Road to Sterling Avenue, turning north into Downtown Flossmoor.

H-F Theatre’s spring musical to stream as digital movie

July 03, 2021 - 21:18

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“Ranked,” the 2021 spring musical production at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, is now available for viewing at home or on a larger stage at Irwin Park.

The pandemic dashed any hopes of a live performance, so H-F High did the next best thing and videotaped the production. The digital movie will be available to stream online July 8-11. The $10 admission ticket gives guests a 24-hour window for viewing.

Homewood Science Center offers Science Café virtual sessions for junior high students

July 03, 2021 - 18:44

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The Homewood Science Center is offering a way for junior high students to expand their interest in science through its Summer Science Cafes on Tuesdays, July 6 and July 13.

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South Suburban College drive-thru testing site now offers Johnson & Johnson vaccinations (free content)

July 02, 2021 - 17:42

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The South Suburban College drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is now offering Johnson & Johnson vaccinations.

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7/2/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend

July 01, 2021 - 21:40

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FLOSSMOOR PARADE - On Saturday, decorate bicycles and wagons in red, white and blue and join in the return of Flossmoor Fire Department's annual Independence Day parade. Line up at 9:30 a.m. in the Parker Junior High School parking lot. Parade steps off at 10 a.m. and proceeds into downtown Flossmoor, where it is followed by a demonstration of fire department operations.

Flossmoor’s long-standing Independence Day parade holds special significance after lockdown

Spencer Janowski, 5 of Flossmoor, heads down Flossmoor Road the morning of Saturday, July 3, during the Flossmoor Volunteer Fire Department Independence Day Parade. (BJ)

Lauren (left) and Carrington Hughes, 10 and 11 respectively, of Flossmoor, pose for a photo with the bikes they decorated with the help of their grandfather. (BJ)

The Flossmoor Fire Department included an antique fire engine in its parade of vehicles. (BJ)

Jessica Boggs (left) and Renee Basick, of Flossmoor, show off their patriotic bikes and attire before the start of the parade. (BJ)

Lázaro Fabian, 6, of Flossmoor, cruises down Flossmoor Road with an outfit and bicycle befitting of the annual Independence Day tradition. (BJ)

Myron Graham, of Flossmoor, poses atop a patriotic float built upon a riding lawnmower that he drove to the Parker Junior High School staging ground. (BJ)

Myles and Mason White, 7 and 5 respectively, of Flossmoor, ride down Flossmoor Road together during the Independence Day bike parade. (BJ)

Grayson and Charlotte Levy, 4 and 5 respectively, put their patriotism on display before the start of the parade. (BJ)

Daria Terrell, of Flossmoor, walks her bike down Flossmoor Road during the annual parade. (BJ)

Flossmoor elected officials, department heads and others hold their hands over their hearts during the playing of the national anthem. (BJ)

A large American flag hangs from the ladder of a Flossmoor fire truck near the intersection of Flossmoor Road and Sterling Avenue. (BJ)

Julius, 5, and Nico Berrini, of Flossmoor, take part in the annual parade. (BJ)

Flossmoor families follow vehicles from the fire department onto Flossmoor Road for the start of the annual parade. (BJ)

H-F Theatre’s spring musical to stream as digital movie

Homewood Science Center offers Science Café virtual sessions for junior high students

South Suburban College drive-thru testing site now offers Johnson & Johnson vaccinations (free content)

With owners in crisis, Homewood family provides temporary home to dog, part of new SSHS program

7/2/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend

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