When patrons at the Homewood Public Library check out a book, they generally get three weeks to read it. Plus, there are two more renewals allowed. After that, there’s a 10-cent per-day late fee. But late fees could become a thing of the past if the library board of trustees[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
District 161 approves adding a full-day prekindergarten program
The Flossmoor District 161 school board found a solution to its need for more pre-kindergarten services. At its April 27 meeting the board accepted a plan that will be cost-neutral while creating a full-day Preschool for All program at Flossmoor Hills School. At its March meeting, the board discussed how[Read More…]
H-F’s musical production of ‘The Little Mermaid’ nominated for best in state award
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School spring musical “The Little Mermaid” has been nominated for best production honors, and three students have been nominated for individual awards in the 2026 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards program. “The Little Mermaid” is the story of Ariel, a teenage mermaid who dreams of becoming[Read More…]
Associate principal, 2 administrators appointed at H-F
The District 233 school board created a new associate principal position and appointed two new administrators at its April 21 meeting. Brian Garland will be associate principal for strategic initiatives, a newly created position. He currently is Math Department Lead. Garland joins Assistant Principal Jim Schmidt and Associate Principal Craig[Read More…]
Flossmoor’s Recyclepalooza donations fill trucks
Cast-offs by the carloads converged on the Parker Junior High parking lot Saturday, April 25, for the Flossmoor Green Commission’s annual Recyclepalooza. Stephanie Wright, Flossmoor’s community engagement manager, said the annual event that gives donors a chance to get rid of their little-used and unwanted items, drew a crowd. There[Read More…]
H-F looks to start agriculture, natural resources program
The District 233 school board took the first step on April 21 to start an agriculture, food and natural resources (AFNR) pathway that will give students coursework on all things that are impacted by farming. The board gave its approval for administrators to file for three grants that can partially[Read More…]
Gaia’s is stocking up on essentials for summer
As the temperature warms, are you thinking about spring planting? Is your sunscreen current? Do mosquitoes pester you? Thinking about a ‘green’ answer to all those questions is easy, thanks to Gaia’s Market & Refillery in Homewood. Store owner Sarah Tozer has added new and seasonal products to her refillery,[Read More…]
H-F’s Reynoso awarded 4-year Posse Scholarship
Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior Anthony Reynoso is a 2026 Posse Scholarship winner. Reynoso was awarded a four-year scholarship by the Posse Foundation. He will be attending Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut. He is excited about his upcoming visit to campus. Reynoso was selected for the merit-based scholarship based on[Read More…]
The Gift of Music
Three music professors from Eastern Illinois University — Rebecca Johnson on flute, Annie Masson on bassoon and Magie Beck on clarinet — performed as a Woodwind Ensemble at Homewood-Flossmoor High School on Friday, April 10. Between performances of short pieces, the professors discussed different techniques with students.
Behind the Scenes: Before it’s a musical, it’s a production
Let’s put on a musical! Sounds simple. You’ve got the songs and the talent to sing them. But who’s going to create the scenery, design the lighting, order the props, arrange the dance numbers, get an orchestra together, make the costumes? The list goes on and on. The Homewood-Flossmoor High[Read More…]
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