Today is the Consolidated Election for Thornton and Bloom Townships, including races in Homewood and Flossmoor. Voters will select candidates in the two towns for village trustees, school boards, library boards and more. If you’re not registered to vote, you can register and vote today at your polling place. Find[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
Parker JH students soon to lock up phones during school days
Beginning April 24, students at Parker Junior High School will lock up their mobile phones at the start of each academic day and won’t be able to access them until they walk out of the building. At its March 27 meeting, the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education unanimously[Read More…]
3.31.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
VOTE FOR FVM – Today is the last day to vote for the Flossmoor Veterans Memorial project in the Old National Bank “Choose Your Charity” campaign. FVM could win $5,000, which would help the fundraising campaign top its $100,000 fundraising goal. FVM hopes to break ground on a new veterans memorial this[Read More…]
Families who fraudulently attend Flossmoor schools now may get a bill
If parents send a child to Flossmoor School District 161 using a fraudulent address, the district may now seek reimbursement for the resources used for the child during that time. At its meeting on Monday, March 27, the school board voted to allow the practice of collection against people who[Read More…]
3 incumbents meet 1 newcomer in Flossmoor trustee candidate debate (free)
Infrastructure, business development and even seasonal decorations came to the table when candidates for Flossmoor Village Board met in a debate on Wednesday, March 15, at village hall. The H-F Area Chapter of the League of Women Voters hosted the debate for the four candidates vying for three seats, including[Read More…]
3.30.23 | What You Need to Know Today
COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY – Volunteer to pick up litter in Flossmoor during the annual Chicago Southland Green Committee Community Clean Up Day, 9 a.m. to noon on April 8. Volunteers will work in the vacant lot behind Meijer, 3800 Flossmoor Road. Those younger than 15 should be accompanied by[Read More…]
3.29.23 | What You Need to Know Today
MEET THE CANDIDATES – Know your options when you vote on April 4. At hfchronicle.com/meet-the-candidates-2023 you’ll find candidate-provided profiles plus video interviews conducted by Chronicle editors. It’s like attending a candidate forum from the comfort of your phone or computer. VOTE FOR FLOSSMOOR – Voting has started in the second[Read More…]
3.28.23 | What You Need to Know Today
HOMEWOOD POLLING PLACE MOVE – Due to planned power outages, voters whose polling place is Churchill School will instead vote at James Hart School on Election Day, April 4. JOB FIAR & CAREER EXPO – See more than 30 top employers, learn about free training in a number of fields[Read More…]
3.24.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
FARMERS MARKET SATURDAY – Homewood Indoor Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at H-F Auditorium. After this weekend, only one more indoor market remains. H-F SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS – Registration is now open for H-F High School’s Summer Sports Camps. Choose from 15 sports, offered for young[Read More…]
3.23.23 | What You Need to Know Today
THE LITTLE MERMAID CAMP – Kids ages 8 to 15 can join the Summer Musical Theater Camp at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts. Registration is open for the camp that runs June 19 to 23, ending with a performance of “The Little Mermaid.” Cost is $270. Scholarships are[Read More…]
