In February, Flossmoor School District 161 students attended the Illinois Music Education Association Elementary All-State Chorus. The students were recognized at the April 7 Board of Education meeting. The students travelled to Peoria for the event. In the morning, they learned and rehearsed songs before performing them in a concert[Read More…]
Author: Chris Weber
Health & Wellness 2025: New Franciscan clinics serve multiple health needs
Franciscan Health officially celebrated the opening of its new offices in Cherry Creek Plaza with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, March 19. The grand opening event featured interactive tours of the new adult and pediatric rehabilitation spaces and the new primary care space of Specialty Physicians of Illinois LLC. Attendees[Read More…]
D161 second grader honored with technology award
At the March 24 board of education meeting, Flossmoor School District 161 recognized Lindsay Epley, a second grader at Western Avenue School, for receiving the 2025 Infinitec Outstanding Student Technology Award. United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago, a charitable non-profit organization, serves individuals with disabilities in the Chicago metropolitan[Read More…]
GovState names interim president
Note: Chris Weber wrote this story for the GovState Phoenix. As the Board of Trustees works to find a replacement after Governors State University President Cheryl Green’s retirement in early March, Vice President of Administration and Finance Corey S. Bradford Sr. has taken the lead as head administrator. Bradford said[Read More…]
Election 2025: D161 Board stays mostly the same following 2025 vote
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will remain the same except for one seat after the April 1 election. Ashley Giddens received more votes than any other candidate and is the only new member elected to the board. She said her focus in the role will be on[Read More…]
Improvements on D161 schools begin as plans for new playgrounds are discussed
Plans to upgrade schools in Flossmoor School District 161 are underway as the Board of Education discusses further upgrades to playgrounds and infrastructure. Construction at Heather Hill Elementary began on March 3, with crews starting excavation for a new addition. The project will include a more secure vestibule and new[Read More…]
D161 recognizes spelling bee participants
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education welcomed students who participated in the district’s spelling bee to their Feb. 24 meeting. Students from all district schools worked to memorize a list of words before competing in the bee at Parker on Jan. 30. “It was a wonderful evening,” said[Read More…]
Southland Chamber of Commerce welcomes new chair, awards members at annual event
The Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce celebrated members’ contributions and welcomed Paul Donohue as its new chair for 2025 at a Feb. 19 Recognition and Board Installation Banquet. A handful of community members were recognized with awards, while area local leaders enjoyed drinks, dinner and socializing during the event at[Read More…]
GSU celebrates President Green’s legacy as her retirement nears
The Governors State University (GSU) community gathered on Feb. 7 to honor President Cheryl Green at a retirement banquet. The event punctuated the end of her four-year tenure at GSU and more than 30 years in education. The banquet, which included food, entertainment, and well-wishes, was followed the same evening[Read More…]
D161 discusses 5 topics to develop short-, long-term goals
The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education discussed a long list of potential organizational and educational goals at the Jan. 27 meeting. The list presented to the board was divided into five goal areas: The draft list includes eliminating achievement gaps, improving school culture and climate, and increasing teacher effectiveness[Read More…]
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