Parker Junior High School was labeled as underperforming for the 2018-19 school year based on low-income and special education students falling below Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) standards.   The Flossmoor District 161 school board on Nov. 13 discussed the state’s designation but struggled to identify a specific issue that[Read More…]

Once a few years ago when the power was out in Flossmoor, Gregg and Kristen Beglau didn’t have any way to warm milk for their baby, Anabella. Their neighbors, Ed and Trish Ladner, offered up their propane grill. “He had a burner on the grill, so we would heat up[Read More…]

When Father Jeremy Froyen interviewed for the pastor position at St. John Episcopal Church in Flossmoor, he left with a decision: if the job was offered, he’d accept.    Jeremy Froyen  Froyen said he and his husband “really fell in love with the place after our visit.” The feeling was mutual.[Read More…]

Homewood officials approved a license for a Queen of Hearts raffle beginning this month to benefit Glenwood Academy. The village board approved the license at its Nov. 13 meeting. It includes an extension of Homewood’s usual 90-day maximum to a one-year term. It also raises the maximum prize value from[Read More…]

Submitted by Steve Pesick My Homewood neighbors Melissa and Mark Schwartz have the most incredible parties. They have two young children in grade school and pre-K and a dog, McGuyver!  They host a massive Halloween party and a massive Cinco de Mayo party every year. They put up tents in[Read More…]

In 2017, Jeremy Smith and Rachel Meadows-Smith moved to a house in Homewood that was perfect for them, except it didn’t have a garage. No problem; Jeremy’s dad said he would help them build a garage, extending their long, narrow driveway to meet it behind the house. They enthusiastically planned[Read More…]

The Homewood District 153 school board has agreed to hire Wight & Company to undertake a physical plant assessment for its three schools.   The study is intended to give the board information it needs to determine what improvements should be made to bring school operations and maintenance up-to-date. Wight will[Read More…]

Santa’s workshop has been busy generating toys for children who love creativity and learning. His special creations are available at the Homewood Science Center’s PopUp Science Shop starting Saturday, Nov. 24.    You can shop for a variety of   science and technology toys,  along with Homewood  Science Center items  from[Read More…]