A group of protesters filled the sidewalk outside Flossmoor Village Hall for a second time before the board meeting Monday, Aug. 1, calling for police accountability in the shooting death of Madeline Miller. Some of Miller’s 10 siblings also attended the protest that later continued into the Flossmoor Board of[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
8.5.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
CAR WASH FUNDRAISER – Support the H-F High School Band Program by taking your car to get washed for a suggested donation of $5. The HF Band Parents Association sponsors the event, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the school’s North Building. PARK DISTRICT PROGRAM GUIDE – The[Read More…]
8.4.22 | What You Need to Know Today
GROWN-UP RECESS – Blow off some steam during the day with Grown-Up Recess from H-F Park District. This free event will include kickball, football, bags, Wiffle ball and more. Head out to Apollo Park from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday. HOMESCHOOL CLUB – Homewood Library announced the relaunch of[Read More…]
8.3.22 | What You Need to Know Today
POLKA RIGHT INSIDE – Due to forecasted extreme heat and thunderstorms, today’s Polka Dots & Picnic Lunch has been moved inside the Irwin Center. TALK NEWS AT THE MARKET – Stop by the H-F Chronicle booth at the Wednesday Farmers Market tonight in Homewood. We’ll be there to chat about[Read More…]
8.2.22 | What You Need to Know Today
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT – Both Homewood and Flossmoor host National Night Out events from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight. National Night Out is a national community-building campaign that promotes strong relationships between police and community. Homewood’s activities are in Irwin Park, and Flossmoor’s are at Parker Junior High. SPONSOR FLOSSMOOR[Read More…]
District 161 board digests difficult test data from 2021-22 school year
Some “ugly” data confronted Flossmoor School District 161 board members as they reviewed district report cards during their July 18 meeting. District administrators presented data compiled from two standardized tests that students took in the 2021-22 academic year, including the Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress Growth test (MAP) and the aimswebPlus test.[Read More…]
7.29.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
WHERE’S THE PARTY – Celebrate the end of the Waldo search with a party at Bookie’s – Homewood. Stop by from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday for raffles, treats and more. WELLNESS FOR EVERYONE – The business Physicals Plus hosts a health fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday[Read More…]
Millions at stake and so much more as District 161 board members consider building upgrades
Flossmoor School District 161 board members are considering recommendations from its Long-Range Planning Committee on how to invest millions of dollars in updates at district schools. At the same time, board members say they are reluctant to ask taxpayers through a referendum to fund a portion of the remodeling projects,[Read More…]
7.28.22 | What You Need to Know Today
PICNIC FOR 55-PLUS – H-F Park District hosts the Polka Dots & Picnic Lunch at noon on Aug. 3 for party-goers 55 and older. The menu includes BBQ beef brisket, grilled chicken breast, pasta salad, cornbread muffins and dessert. Also enjoy bingo, bags, and a 50/50 raffle. $15, register with[Read More…]
7.27.22 | What You Need to Know Today
FLOSSMOOR SCULPTURE TOUR – Art lovers everywhere can enjoy a pop-up art tour of Flossmoor’s public sculpture collection at 6 p.m. tonight. Sponsored by Flossmoor Public Art Commission, the tour begins at “Child” by Judith Shea in the traffic island in downtown Flossmoor. Participants will walk about a mile to[Read More…]
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