Five teams of students from Parker Junior High in Flossmoor have qualified for the state’s National History Day Illinois State Competition April 24 in Springfield. Led by humanities teacher Linda O’Dwyer, the students entered regional competition at the Chicago History Museum on March 9. The five teams learned of their[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
H-F board reorganizes department chair positions, creates specialist job
The District 233 school board voted to change the role of its department chairs, and create a new curriculum and instruction specialist position. Department chairs are the lead person in each department who works with faculty on curriculum and staffing issues, as well as maintaining a teaching role for a[Read More…]
Health & Wellness 2024: Heart disease affecting 60 million women in U.S.
Here’s a startling statistic: Nearly 50% of women in the United States are living with some form of heart disease. That’s about 60 million women, said cardiologist Dr. Kendra Marsh-Kates. The doctor knows there are times when women don’t recognize the signs of heart disease. A physician at Franciscan Health[Read More…]
Health & Wellness 2024: Doctors helping patients meet their health goals
The next time you go to the doctor, think about what medical goals you want to work toward, advises Dr. Crystal Hines-Mays, a family physician at Franciscan Health’s Homewood office. Being able to share your medical history and goals is one way to build a strong doctor-patient relationship, Hines-Mays said.[Read More…]
History project wins 3 Parker students a trip to NYC
Three Parker Junior High students and their teachers will be making a trip to New York City to see the musical “Hamilton” as guests of the Hamilton production and the Gilder Lehrman Institute. Seventh graders Simon Reyes, Braylen Brewer and Tyler Harris are excited to be the winners in the[Read More…]
Park board hires firm for Irwin Park improvement project
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is moving ahead with plans to improve the park and the playground area at Irwin Park, the busiest park in the park district just east of downtown Homewood in the 1800 block of Ridge Road. At the board’s March 19 meeting, park commissioners agreed to hire[Read More…]
D153 plans changes to its policy on student vaccinations
District 153 administrators say a concern for student safety and the proper care of children is leading them to recommend a policy change back to first day exclusion from school for those kindergarteners who are not properly vaccinated. The board is expected to approve Superintendent Scott McAlister’s recommendation at its[Read More…]
Projects prioritized in park district’s preliminary budget
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District staff came before the park commissioners with lists of projects and purchases they hope will be included in the $15.5 million proposed 2024-2025 budget. Paving work on walking paths and trails, two new mowers, a replacement oven for Wiley’s Grill, repairs on the Lions Club baby pool[Read More…]
H-F Steppers gearing up for weekend competition
They jump and twist and clap and get down on the floor. Sometimes they call out. It’s all part of the winning routine for the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Steppers team. After winning first place in two competitions this school year, the 12 members and their coaches are off to St.[Read More…]
Park district addresses concerns, promises improvements at Rover’s Run
After hearing concerns about membership, security and other issues from Rover’s Run dog park users, staff at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District presented suggested changes at an informational meeting Wednesday, March 13. The proposal that will be before the park board at its meeting Tuesday, March 19, is to make the[Read More…]