Residents continued to raise issues that many say are limiting their trust in the District 233 school board serving Homewood-Flossmoor High School. At the Aug. 15 board meeting, Board President Steve Anderson promised the audience of about 75 people that he and Superintendent Von Mansfield have been working during the[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
Homewood schools will begin work on new strategic plan
The District 153 Board of Education has agreed with a proposal from Superintendent Dale Mitchell to embark on a new strategic plan for the district. The last plan was developed in 2012. “I think it’s a good time to do it,” Mitchell said when making the presentation to hire R.J.M.[Read More…]
H-F Park District using grants to supplement costs
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s grant administrator has been having some success at finding money to help underwrite programs and park initiatives. Janet Drew, a 17-year employee who works in the finance department, took on the grant administrator position in 2016. The latest example of her efforts was a $2,500 grant from[Read More…]
Beautification Committee offers forms for annual scarecrow contest
Homewood will have a “Scarecrow Town” set up downtown the week of Sept. 18. The Homewood Beautification Committee is asking community residents to get their designs ready for the 2017 Scarecrow Contest.
National firefighter agility testing center opens in Homewood
Start with a 50-pound weight simulating a firefighter’s coat, pants, boots, gloves, airpack, mask and tools and an additional 25-pound airpack for high rise fires. Then try to climb 18 flights of stairs, carry a person weighing 165 pounds, extend a ladder, carry heavy tools, break through a door[Read More…]
Drum majors ready to lead H-F’s marching band
When the 200-member Homewood-Flossmoor High School marching band takes the field this school year, they will be led by three drum majors.
Prairie State College thanks Homewood dentist for his work establishing dental hygiene clinic
It was 50 years ago that Homewood resident Dr. Francis Wright helped organize the dental hygiene program at Prairie State College. In June, PSC paid tribute to Wright, presenting him with its Pioneer Pillar award in recognition of his work on behalf of the program he helped develop.
Science center internship helps teens share energy efficiency message
Do you realize you’re adding to your electric bill by leaving chargers, devices and appliances plugged in while not in use? That was one of the lessons presented by 10 high school students interning at the Homewood Science Center on July 22.
Major renovations will give improvements to Homewood’s Cancer Support Center
The Cancer Support Center at 2028 Elm Road in Homewood is due for major renovations. (Photo by Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle) After more than 20 years at 2028 Elm Road in Homewood, the Cancer Support Center is going to get a major sprucing up. The space in the red brick building will[Read More…]
Tech Take-Apart lets kids see what’s inside
What are the inner workings of a microwave oven? How about a cash register? A computer printer? Kids from age 5 through 15 got to experience first hand how simple machines work when the Homewood Public Library hosted Tech Take-Apart on July 6.
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