Motorists who have been unable to visit a driver services facility to renew their driver’s licenses and purchase vehicle stickers will be able to attend a free mobile unit event, sponsored by state Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) and state Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) in partnership with the Illinois Secretary of[Read More…]

The Homewood village board approved a new collective bargaining agreement with a municipal employees union at its Sept. 8 meeting. The village’s new contract, for Department of Public Works employees represented by the local chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, is for a term of[Read More…]

Homewood-Flossmoor High School announced the success of 160 Advanced Placement students earning outstanding recognition on AP exams taken during the 2019-2020 school year. The AP Scholar Awards are a series of awards given by the College Board for students who have gotten high scores on a number of AP exams.[Read More…]

Students and staff at Marian Catholic High School have begun using the VOLO app as another layer of caution against the COVID-19 virus. Students started the fall semester Aug. 24. The high school is on a hybrid model with students rotating days of attendance. In addition, some students selected a[Read More…]

The COVID-19 pandemic has attracted more attention in recent months, but problems associated with climate change have not gone away. Cook County is serving as a lead community sponsor for “GreenTown: Climate Crisis.” The free two-day webinar will focus on creating equity, access and healthy sustainable communities. The events will[Read More…]

Before the coronavirus quarantine, Aria Sline and Katie Nottke spent tons of time together, just like most teenage best friends.  They saw each other during their days at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, especially enjoying lunchtime conversations that often took deep dives into important topics. H-F High School seniors Katie Nottke, left,[Read More…]

The District 233 proposed 2020-21 budget of $58.15 million will be balanced, according to Lawrence Cook, the district’s business manager. At the same time, Cook stressed that “due to these unprecedented times, actual budgetary needs may result in additional savings or more spending” at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The school board[Read More…]

A decorated bench on display in downtown Homewood as part of the Benches for Change project was accidentally damaged over the weekend. Homewood spokeswoman Jennifer Quirke said the damage occurred sometime between 9 p.m. Friday and 6:30 a.m. Saturday.  Homewood village officials said the decorated bench near the corner of[Read More…]

Homewood trustees are expected to vote on a nearly $1.8 million bond issue at the regular board meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8. If approved, the money would be used to fund a range of capital expenses and improvements. The board held a public hearing on the plan at its[Read More…]

Flossmoor trustees will be asked at their meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8,  to ratify additional costs incurred during a storm sewer cleaning and televising project in several flood-prone areas. The meeting has been moved from Monday to Tuesday due to the Labor Day holiday. Public Works Director[Read More…]