Homewood District 153 Superintendent Scott McAlister said “it breaks my heart” to outline cuts that would affect classroom teachers, staff and programs, but the reality is the state requires a balanced budget. Board members said the situation hit home when McAlister unveiled the proposal at the Oct. 11 board meeting.[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
Little Learners Room has plenty of play options at Homewood Science Center
The Little Learners Room at the Homewood Science Center gives young children play time space with plenty of options. The brightly decorated room features hands-on learning toys for HSC’s youngest visitors. They can pretend to be an astronaut or doctor with any of the costumes, do hands-on activities at the[Read More…]
Nine unique businesses are part of Shops on Sterling
Downtown Flossmoor has a candy store. It has eight other specialty shops, including a women’s clothing boutique, a plant store, a unique T-shirt shop and a holistic health business. Maybe you didn’t realize there were so many options at the corner of Sterling Avenue and Flossmoor Road, but they’re all[Read More…]
Blue’s adventure ends safely with a return trip to H-F High’s ZooBots program
Blue’s adventures are over. The macaw has been returned to his perch at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. During his week away from campus and his student handler Kailyn Kirkman of Flossmoor, Blue the parrot was sighted in Country Club Hills. He may have gotten as far as Markham, but he’ll never[Read More…]
NCJW in the South Suburbs
Creating a legacy, making a difference. That’s the most succinct way to describe the work the past 100 years by members of the National Council of Jewish Women South Cook Section. Times have changed since the section was founded in Chicago Heights in 1921. Members of the Ladies Aid Society[Read More…]
District 153 adopts budget, borrows between funds to cover late taxes
The District 153 school board adopted its $28.2-million budget for fiscal year 2023 on Tuesday, Sept. 27. The district expects to have a $1.8-million operating deficit. The budget shows an increase in the state’s Evidence Based Funding of about $900,000. Cook County hasn’t yet provided the district with its property[Read More…]
All Kids Bike takes off at Willow School
Do you remember learning to ride a bike? You probably wobbled as you tried to pedal while finding your center of gravity, an adult diligently holding on to the bike’s seat to keep you upright. Homewood District 153 and GoodSpeed Cycles of Homewood have come up with a different way[Read More…]
District 233 board signs on as founding partner for Southland Career and Technical Education Center
The District 233 school board agreed to be one of the founding members of a cooperative organizing the Southland Career and Technical Education Center. Board members raised concerns about the cost, but Superintendent Scott Wakeley said this first step, approved at the Sept. 20 board meeting, is not about finances.[Read More…]
District 233 gives approval to $63.8 million budget
The District 233 school board approved the $63.8 million budget for fiscal year 2023 at its Sept. 20 board meeting. The budget will cover expenses at Homewood-Flossmoor High School this year. Lawrence Cook, chief school business official, reported the overall revenues will show a slight increase of 2.72% or approximately[Read More…]
Homewood Florist closing up shop after 62 years
The 12- to 15-hour day and seven-day-a-week schedule will be coming to an end for Marty and Kyle Arrivo, owners of Homewood Florist. They announced their retirement and will close the store Oct. 31. The shop at 18064 Martin Ave. in downtown Homewood has been at that location for 62[Read More…]
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