Three Homewood-Flossmoor High School seniors are receiving scholarships through the Posse Foundation. Rickie Lockett Jr. and Pedro Lugo will be attending Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington. Vianney Martinez will attend Panoma College in Claremont, California. They were selected for the merit-based scholarship based on their academic records and leadership abilities. The[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
H-F High School gets new books as English curriculum is revamped
Major curriculum changes in the English Department at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will have students reading current novels — and some old favorites. The District 233 school board is expected to approve $193,000 for next books at the April 18 board meeting. The proposal was reviewed by the board’s Planning Committee[Read More…]
Election 2025: Flossmoor gets two new board members, Daggett wins reelection
Gary Daggett, who is completing his first term, was reelected to the Flossmoor Board of Trustees with 1,520 votes and will be serving with newly elected trustees Carolyn Rodgers who garnered 1,339 votes and Kevin Dorsey with 1,294 votes. One seat was open on the board when Trustee Joni Bradley-Scott[Read More…]
Election 2025: Mayor Nelson reelected in Flossmoor
Mayor Michelle Nelson won a second term Tuesday, April 1, with 56% of the vote. Nelson received 1,681 votes to challenger Joni Bradley-Scott’s 1,296 voters or 43.53%. Bradley-Scott had a lively party at Bistro on Sterling Restaurant. The DJ got people up on their feet and dancing. Others offered words[Read More…]
Election 2025: Voters elect Leonard, O’Quin and Smith to H-F High school board
Voters elected Ariana Leonard, Camille O’Quin and Tamekia Smith to the Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 school board in Tuesday’s election. Voters gave Leonard 4,995 votes or 26.08%. She had the highest vote total, followed by O’Quin with 4,303 votes or 22.46% and Smith with 4,052 votes or 21.15%. Aredell[Read More…]
Musicians, parents mark 70th year for D153 Parent Music Association
District 153 musicians and their supporters came out to perform in a special “thank you” concert Thursday, March 27, for the Parent Music Association as it celebrated its 70th anniversary. Studies have shown students who learn music have better results in school. In District 153, music is counted as part[Read More…]
Election 2025: Steve Johnson dedicated 18 years to H-F Park District
Steve Johnson gave 18 years to his community as a member of the Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board. He has decided that after three six-year terms he will step down from the board. Johnson, of Homewood, said he and several other young fathers who were involved with Homewood Baseball and Softball decided[Read More…]
Work of 2 Willow School teachers wins state honors
Two outstanding Willow School teachers — Amy Brecheisen in kindergarten and Anne Wallace in first grade — received Those Who Excel honors from the Illinois State Board of Education. Brecheisen has been teaching for 17 years. She is a product of District 153 schools and Homewood-Flossmoor High School. When she[Read More…]
Election 2025: Steve Anderson gave 18 years to D153, D233 schools
Growing up in Bettendorf, Iowa, Steve Anderson’s mom would support candidates for the local school board. Her involvement rubbed off on him, even though he left Iowa for Homewood. Anderson gave time the past 18 years to school boards – serving 10 years on the Homewood District 153 school board[Read More…]
Election 2025: Shelly Marks, D153’s 33-year advocate, steps down
Would you work for the betterment of children – without pay – for 33 years? Shelly Marks of Homewood has done just that as a member of the Homewood District 153 school board.She is ending her volunteer efforts in May when she finishes her eighth term on the board. “I[Read More…]
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