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D153 plans changes to its policy on student vaccinations

District 153 administrators say a concern for student safety and the proper care of children is leading them to recommend a policy change back to first day exclusion from school for those kindergarteners who are not properly vaccinated. The board is expected to approve Superintendent Scott McAlister’s recommendation at its[Read More…]

Alumnus Joe Zampillo named principal at Marian Catholic 

Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights announced the appointment of alumnus Dr. Joe Zampillo as the school’s ninth principal for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year.  Zampillo comes to Marian Catholic with 28 years of experience in education, including 21 years in school administration. He currently is principal of Central[Read More…]

New Flossmoor history book will benefit veterans’ memorial project

Flossmoor residents interested in the village’s centennial history have a new resource available March 15, thanks to Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial, Inc. Kristine Condon, FVM’s secretary-treasurer, has published her second local history book, “Fragments of Flossmoor:  A Series of Essays on the Interesting, Curious, and Unique in Our Village.” The 128-page[Read More…]

H-F coach not surprised by state basketball title

Jamere Dismukes knew this team was special pretty early. Last summer, Homewood-Flossmoor won the Nike Chicago Basketball Academy tournament at Whitney Young. The field was loaded, including some of the state’s traditional powerhouses. The Vikings beat Curie, Kenwood Academy and Simeon that week to take the title. What’s more, they[Read More…]

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