Four candidates for the 40th Illinois Senate seat introduced themselves at a forum hosted by the Park Forest League of Women Voters on Saturday, Feb. 29. The Democratic candidates in the March 17 primary race are: Monica Gordon of Flossmoor; Marta Perales of Momence; Lori Wilcox of Chicago Heights and[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
H-F school board names Matthew Lyke athletic director
Matthew Lyke has been named the new athletic director for Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Lyke was the athletic director at Lincoln-Way North High School before it closed. Matthew Lyke Lyke’s appointment was approved by the District 233 school board at the Feb. 18 meeting. His salary will be $115,000. He was[Read More…]
Guest speaker reminds teachers of their role to inspire
“Your work can ripple for generations to come,” speaker Manny Scott told District 153 teachers during an in-service day presentation on Feb 14.
Two Homewood women running as Democratic Convention delegates
Amanda Jo Greep, left, and Hope Zawaski of Homewood, are on the March 17 Democratic primary ballot as Elizabeth Warren delegates.
Homewood woman gets a chance to spin the wheel on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Linda Crabtree of Homewood will be a contestant on “Wheel of Fortune” on Tuesday, March 3.
Science center hosts Girls STEAM program on March 7
SpaceX employee Meghan Ostermann talked to a group of girls about her work during the 2018 Girls STEAM Ahead event sponsored by the Homewood Science Center. (Chronicle file photo)
H-F will decide if ‘extras’ will be back in the fine arts wings
The District 233 finance committee will decide if it wants terrazzo flooring in the new fine arts wings, or if it will use the money to construct a graphic design classroom. The board approved the $13.98 million project in May to build a new theater space and a music wing[Read More…]
H-F superintendent’s bonus payout causes split vote on District 233 board
In an effort to avoid conflicts with state pension rules, the District 233 school board voted 4-3 to give Homewood-Flossmoor High School Superintendent Von Mansfield his 2018-19 merit pay when he retires. The arrangement was given the green light by the board’s attorney. Mansfield notified the Teachers Retirement System (TRS)[Read More…]
Flossmoor librarian’s ‘Asking for a Friend’ brochures share topical information with teens
“Asking for a Friend” pamphlets were created by Anna Pauls, Flossmoor Public Library’s youth services manager. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
Homewood Library marks 30 years at its address
Hubert and Mary-Kathleen Stalling of Homewood accept cookies from Homewood Public Library librarian Sharon Lade during the 30th anniversary celebration of the library’s move to 17917 Dixie Highway. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
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