On Nov. 2, Governors State University introduced Radio Jaguar, an internet station created to serve the university and surrounding communities with a diverse range of content. Radio Jaguar is an initiative from the Center for Community Media (CCM) at GSU. The station will provide a valuable platform for students to[Read More…]
Author: Chris Weber
D161 selects Theartris Childress III to serve on the board
On Monday, board members appointed Theartris Childress III as the newest member of the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education. Childress was not present at the board meeting but provided a statement through a press release from the district. “I am thrilled to be appointed to the School District[Read More…]
GSU plans groundbreaking Oct. 23 for Social Justice Initiative building
Governors State University is inviting the community to the groundbreaking of a new Social Justice Initiative building on Monday, Oct. 23, at 1 p.m. The construction site is on University Drive across from the Paul Bunyan statue. Guests are encouraged to register on the university’s website. GSU President Cheryl Green[Read More…]
Eclipse viewing party thrills community despite poor weather
Thick clouds covered the sky, drizzling intermittently, but that didn’t stop an excited group of science fans from watching the eclipse on Saturday. The watch party, hosted by the Homewood Public Library in partnership with the Homewood Science Center, was moved inside so everyone could view the eclipse. NASA streamed[Read More…]
District 161 approves updated construction plan for $18 million
Work on Flossmoor School District 161 buildings should be completed a year earlier than first estimated and will be funded by a $13 million bond sale. At the school board’s Oct. 10 meeting, Flossmoor School District 161 Associate Superintendent Frances LaBella presented a long range plan with a few changes.[Read More…]
Flossmoor Hills teacher Tanya Davis recognized for efforts
The Flossmoor School District 161 board thanked Tanya Davis for her exemplary service at its board meeting on Sept. 11. The board also conducted the required public hearing on its proposed budget before voting to adopt the $45 million budget. Davis, a second-grade teacher at Flossmoor Hills Elementary, was awarded[Read More…]
D161 appoints Agbarah to fill vacant position
The District 161 board of education has chosen Liz Agbarah to fill the vacant seat left by the departure of Misha Blackman. The decision was finalized during a special meeting held on Aug. 28. All six board members were present during the proceedings. Agbarah’s appointment was approved 5 – 1,[Read More…]
D161 board seeks another new member after Scharon resigns
A. Janelle Scharon has resigned from the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education. An announcement about the vacancy was made by the district on Aug. 31. Scharon posted her own announcement on Facebook earlier in the week to let her constituents know that she would be stepping down for[Read More…]
Mario on back to school night: ‘Let’s-a go!’
Community members celebrated the beginning of the new school year with a “Back to School Movie Night” on Friday, Aug. 18. The end of summer event at Flossmoor Park included activities, giveaways and as the sun set, the movie “Super Mario Bros.” appeared on a big screen. “We host this[Read More…]
H-F High, Flossmoor schools watching Meijer tax appeal closely
The Flossmoor Meijer has generated a considerable amount of tax revenue for the community since opening in 2016, but property tax appeals by the retailer are a recurring threat to the budgets and plans of local school districts. The Flossmoor Meijer has filed a property tax appeal that would take[Read More…]
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