Flossmoor News

Retiring band director Michael Rogers of 24 years at Homewood-Flossmoor High School plans to remain active in the Flossmoor community.

Marian Catholic High School saw 368 seniors get their diplomas at a celebration held at the Tinley Park Convention Center Monday.

For John Mantas, running a restaurant is a family tradition.A "I went to school and then I got kind of pushed into because of the family, working after school.

Park Forest native Quinton Morris will coach a master class for the Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra on May 19 in Frankfort and then perform for a SYSO event on May 20 in Orland Park.

MONDAY, MAY 7A Don't drive angry ... or drunkA John Barnett, 48, of 2620 Gordon Drive in Flossmoor, was charged with assault and driving under the influence of alcohol.

Everyone's been there. Going to the movies should be enjoyable, but sometimes another person's decision to answer their phone ruins the experience.

Nicholas Zsuppon, 28, was hurt in the crash at U.S. Route 30 and State Street, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.

Sharing Soles: The junior high youth group of United Methodist Church of New Lenox, 339 W. Haven Ave., will have a shoe drive through May 9 to benefit Share Your Soles, which sends shoes to needy all over the world.

TUESDAY, APRIL 24 Attempted Abduction An eighth-grade student at Parker Junior High School told police a man driving a black SUV pulled up to her as she waited for the bus near Olive Road and Kedzie Avenue around 8 a.m. and asked her if she needed a ride.

The American Red Cross will demonstrate its emergency communications response vehicle during the next meeting of the Hamfesters Radio Club at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Crestwood Community Center, 14025 S. Kostner Ave.

Thomas Connie, 58, is wanted on a charge of possession of a controlled substance.A There is no bond.A Sedric Curry, 40, A is wanted on a charge of violation of supervision.

The Cancer Support Center's Walk of Hope and 5K Fun Run are scheduled for Sunday at Main Park in Mokena, 10925 La Porte Road.