This is the year properties in the South Suburbs will be reassessed and Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi promises a fair examination of both residential and commercial properties. “The key thing to remember is every community is different. We know south suburban conditions can be very different from north suburbs.[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
Marian Catholic’s Coach Taylor records 300 wins
Marian Catholic High School basketball coach Mike Taylor’s record is 300 victories in his career.
Mobiles making a world of difference at Churchill School
Teacher Aleasa Williamson, seated at her desk, enjoys her new classroom in the mobiles at Churchill School. The colorfully designed furniture allows students in her social/emotional learning class to move the desks and chairs around so they can work in groups. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
H-F grad now a volleyball standout in Europe
Wyatt Patterson Jr. is playing professional volleyball for VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen in Germany. (Provided photo)
Trainings helping staff recognize, incorporate cultural differences into H-F High
A teacher in the hall sees a swastika hung from the inside of a student’s locker. How should that teacher respond? Teachers, administrators and staff at Homewood-Flossmoor High School have been discussing that and other scenarios in training sessions led by a team from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as part[Read More…]
Bond rating agency drops H-F score one point
After a review by Standard & Poors of the finances of District 233, the bond rating agency dropped the district’s rating by a point. The district now has a rating of AA+. It had been rated AAA the past six years. Even with the step down, the Homewood-Flossmoor High School[Read More…]
Park district hopes for $2.5 million grant for ice arena improvements
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has submitted an application for a $2.5 million grant to underwrite major improvements to the H-F Ice Arena, 777 Kedzie Ave., in hopes it can also improve the lighting, update the HVAC system and make other changes. Debbie Kopas, executive director, told park commissioners at the regular[Read More…]
Repair work set for Irons Oaks, Irwin Center
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District board approved contracts for repairs to the bandshell roof at the Marie Irwin Center, and a new parking lot at Irons Oaks Center.
Park district gets funding for Homewood Estates Park
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has been awarded a $292,700 grant for work at Homewood Estates Park. Debbie Kopas, parks executive director, made the announcement at the board of commissioners Jan. 21 meeting. This is a 50/50 match grant, so the park district’s share will be included in the next budget[Read More…]
Principal at Churchill School resigns her position
Nikki Kerr, principal at Homewood’s Churchill School, will be leaving her position July 1. With twin 6-year-olds, Kerr said she couldn’t be a mom and a principal and work well at both positions.
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