The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Board granted tenure to 13 teachers starting with the 2015-16 school year. These teachers have successfully completed four years of probationary status and were recommended to the board by Superintendent Von Mansfield, Principal Ryan Pitcock and department chairpersons. Tenure was approved for Courtney Alexander, applied academics; Mary Kate Pack, Jeanne[Read More…]

Election results for local government offices from the Cook County Clerk’s website:  Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 Board of Education, four seatsRegistered Voters: 32,550 | Ballots Cast: 4,573 | Turnout: 14.05 percent40 of 40 Precincts ReportedDebbie L Berman, 18.06 percent, 2,778John Farrell, 17.38 percent, 2,674Jody Scariano, 15.6 percent, 2,400Tim Wenckus,[Read More…]

After serving in the military, veterans and their families are entitled to various benefits.  The Homewood Public Library is hosting a veterans benefits fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, with organizations that can provide information on veterans’ opportunities and benefits. Representatives will be available to answer questions[Read More…]

Janet Burke and her third-grade class. (Provided Photo) Janet Burke, a third grade teacher at Serena Hills School, will be honored Saturday as a finalist for the 2015 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching. Burke is one of 30 Golden Apple finalists from throughout the Chicago area. They will be[Read More…]

Polls are open today until 7 p.m. Anyone who isn’t sure where to vote or who’s on the ballot can find out at the Cook County Clerk’s website. Election judges at Thornton Township Precinct 67 in Homewood said the turnout had been light during the morning hours.  Related stories:Polls open[Read More…]

Construction of Flossmoor’s long-awaited Meijer superstore will begin by the end of April, village officials said Monday. Mayor Paul Braun said plans for a groundbreaking ceremony are being formalized as work on the 192,000-square-foot Meijer store is set to begin. The store, to be built on the north side of[Read More…]

Homewood School District 153 officials announced Monday that the district will conduct screenings to determine eligibility for its free preschool program on Tuesday, May 5, and Friday, May 15, at Willow School. Children must be 3 years old on or before the day of screening.  Proof of residency is required at the time of screening.  Appointments are[Read More…]

The Cancer Support Center will recognize the outstanding support of Canadian National Railway by presenting the Founders Award to the Homewood-based company at its spring gala on Saturday, April 11, at Olympia Fields Country Club. Canadian National (CN) has been a committed supporter of The Cancer Support Center n Homewood and Mokena the[Read More…]

Vicki Nieto, a third grade teacher at Churchill School in Homewood, addressed the Illinois House Education Committee during a public hearing in Chicago on March 31 to share information on National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification for teachers. Vicki Nieto (Provided photo) Legislators wanted to learn how the certification[Read More…]

A fabulous experience traveling and playing for crowds in Spain has given Homewood-Flossmoor High School orchestra members wonderful memories. The 60 students, six teacher chaperones and Viking Orchestra Director B.J. Engrav traveled March 26 through April 3 throughout Spain, visiting the culturally rich cities of Madrid, Barcelona and Zaragoza. The Basilica in Barcelona, one of[Read More…]