Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior Everett Van Til has been named a National Merit finalist. The National Merit Scholarship Program selects 6,870 finalists as National Merit Scholarship winners chosen for their abilities, accomplishment and potential for success in rigorous college studies. As one of those students, Van Til is eligible for[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
Parks commissioners get first look at proposed 2025-26 budget
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District commissioners got their first look on Tuesday, March 4, at the proposed 2025-26 budget that shows $15.8 million in revenues and $15.75 million in expenses. The new fiscal year starts May 1. The board expects to pass the final budget at its April 15 meeting. The[Read More…]
Election 2025: District 233 candidates answer questions about H-F High
A League of Women Voters forum Saturday, March 1, gave voters in District 233 a chance to hear directly from candidates for the Homewood-Flossmoor High School school board. Candidates Lenita Gipson, Ariana Leonard, Aredell “AJ” Roundtree and Camille O’Quin were on the dais to answer questions for 90 minutes. Candidate[Read More…]
Two accept new positions to fill retiring administrator’s job
The Homewood School District 153 school board appointed Morgan Koncel and Cathryne Czarnecki to take over administrative duties now handled by Kathy Schaeflein, director of curriculum, instruction and assessment. She retires at the end of the school year after 13 years in the position. Koncel and Czarnecki will keep their[Read More…]
Southland Chamber president sets off on a new path
Terri Winfree has played a part the past 25-plus years managing and improving the role of business. Now she’s stepping back as she relinquishes her latest duties as president of the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce. She accepted the job as a part-time one-year position in 2020, but she stayed[Read More…]
H-F board abates $3.8 million back to taxpayers
The District 233 school board again agreed to give taxpayers a break by abating taxes by $3.8 million. That abatement breaks down to $1.9 million each for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Over the last seven years, the board has abated more than $29 million to taxpayers, according to Lawrence[Read More…]
H-F board reorganizes several positions, gives new job titles
The District 233 school board approved a new administrative structure for Homewood-Flossmoor High School that was proposed by incoming Superintendent Jennifer Norrell. H-F Superintendent Scott Wakeley said changes had been discussed in the past. He presented the proposal to the school board after consulting with his successor. She first brought[Read More…]
H-F parks get high marks in survey
Residents really appreciate all that the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District offers. A survey taken by nearly 475 residents showed nine out of 10 residents gave high marks. Results show 36% gave the highest ranking, 28% gave a great rating, 28% gave a good rating, 4% were neutral and 5% gave a[Read More…]
Tea party is a chance to brush up on etiquette
A tea party – how charming! Come for the small bites and desserts, and a few etiquette lessons, too! The Homewood Public Library had a dozen girls ages 5 to 9 attend the Tea Party and Charm School event on Feb. 10. They arrived at the party in their fancy[Read More…]
Motorola employees offer job tips to H-F students
Network, network, network. Improve your communication skills. Be willing to share your opinion. Don’t be shy about asking questions. These and other points were presented to 45 students from business and engineering classes at Homewood-Flossmoor High School who participated in a special program given by representatives of Motorola Solution’s Motorola[Read More…]
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