Priscilla Cordero, director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Governors State University, has been named Illinois’ “State Star” by the SBDC national organization. Priscilla Cordero Cordero, of Homewood, was selected for her exemplary performance, significant contribution to her SBDC program and commitment to helping small businesses grow. “Helping small businesses start[Read More…]

The Homewood District 153 school board is considering shifting fifth graders to Churchill School as a cost-cutting move. Parents were notified of the proposal Friday as administrators and school board members look at ways to save money in light of decreasing state support. Shifting students could save as much as[Read More…]

44 calls: Traffic Stop (26), Unwanted Subject (1), Warrant Service (1), Domestic Disturbance (2), Check Well Being (2), Lockout (2), Medical Alert Alarm (1), Assist Fire Dept. (1), Stray Animal (2), Traffic Accident with Damage (1), Juvenile Problem (1), Burglar Alarm (1), Dispute (1), Abandoned Vehicle (1), Suspicious Circumstances (1)[Read More…]

The Walmart project was on the Homewood Board of Trustees agenda Tuesday, but the two measures approved were routine compared to its previous appearance. The board approved a resolution supporting Walmart’s Class 8 property tax incentives, but it was a formal matter.  In August, the board approved an agreement between[Read More…]

Rowan Moxley, left, rehearses for a play. (Provided photo) The roles of Rooster in “Annie,” Edmund in “Narnia” and Gavroche in “Les Miserables” are now on Rowan Moxley’s résumé. It’s quite an accomplishment for the 11-year-old from Homewood. He’s next up as Tom Sawyer in the Spotlight Theater production of “Tom[Read More…]

Student enrollment in Flossmoor School District 161 is virtually unchanged from last year. As of Tuesday, 2,304 students are enrolled in the district’s five schools. Last year on the same date, District 161 had 2,303 students. Supt. Craig Doster presented the enrollment numbers at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting. He[Read More…]

(Provided photo) During October, Fire Prevention Month, Flossmoor schoolchildren are learning how to better protect their homes and families from fire catastrophes. Flossmoor fire personnel are promoting safety education by visiting seven local schools and also taking students on fire station tours. Ethan Stratman, the fire department’s public education officer, said[Read More…]

Jade Grear “He Named Me Malala” is a new documentary about Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai. Three years ago, at the age of 15, she was shot in the head on a school bus by Taliban gunmen who objected to her speaking out against the ban on female education[Read More…]

 Marvin Commerford scales rocks in Hull Park forthe Blind in Sandy, Oregon.(Photo provided) Some of us thrive on adventure: jumping out of planes, rock climbing, going down the rapids. Homewood resident Marvin Commerford is one of these thrill seekers, and he gets his kicks at the Hull Park for the Blind in Sandy,[Read More…]

South Suburban Family Shelter, Inc. is looking for individuals, families or businesses interested  in participating in its Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program, according to a news release from the organization.   Adopt-A-Family is designed to help victims of domestic violence and their children during the holiday season.  The victims and their children[Read More…]