Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced the deadline for homeowners to apply for property tax exemptions is Friday, May 15. Exemptions are property tax savings that contribute to lowering a property owner’s tax bill. “My goal is to ensure that homeowners receive all the money-saving exemptions to which they are[Read More…]
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Flossmoor School District 161 schools earn national recognition for building culture of belonging
Flossmoor School District 161 announced on Tuesday, April 28, that Flossmoor Hills Elementary School and Serena Hills Elementary School have both been named 2025–2026 Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase Schools. The national recognition highlights each school’s intentional focus on relationships, student engagement and creating a positive learning environment. Under the[Read More…]
H-F High’s new Houlihan scholarship will benefit future journalists
A newly created scholarship at Homewood-Flossmoor High School is supporting future journalists as it honors the late Tom Houlihan, a long-time journalist and Flossmoor resident. The $1,000 annual scholarship will be presented to a graduating senior who intends to major in journalism. Houlihan’s journalism career stretched 40 years. He helped[Read More…]
Learn about feathered neighbors at Izaak Walton’s celebration of World Migratory Bird Day on May 2
Homewood’s fourth annual World Migratory Bird Day Celebration will take place from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road. Coffee and muffins will be available at 7 a.m. in Senior Hall, and there will be a bird-watching tour led by[Read More…]
Artist and environmental educator Janelle Dunlap to speak at Chicago Southland STEM Network meet May 7
The Homewood Science Center announced Tuesday, April 28, that artist, beekeeper and environmental educator Janelle Dunlap will be the featured speaker at the Chicago Southland STEM Network meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7. The event hosted by the Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway, is free and open to the public. Educators, families,[Read More…]
Flossmoor School District 161 recognized with 2025–26 Bilingual Education Award
Flossmoor School District 161 has been selected as a recipient of the 2025–26 Bilingual Education Award from the Illinois State Board of Education, recognizing high-performing districts for excellence in supporting English Learner students. The award is based on multiple indicators of success, including: In addition to this recognition, the district[Read More…]
Homewood Farmers Market kicks off May 30 with more vendors
One of Homewood’s most cherished traditions, the Outdoor Farmers Market, is returning Saturday, May 30, with more flavor, more variety and more space to explore. The market will be held every Saturday through Oct. 10 (except July 4) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Martin Square in downtown Homewood. [Read More…]
Homewood Public Works open house set for May 16
The Village of Homewood will provide residents with an opportunity to explore the essential services that keep the community running during the Homewood Public Works Open House on Saturday, May 16. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Homewood Public Works facility, 17755 Ashland[Read More…]
District 153 school board approves tenure for 19 teachers
The District 153 school board on April 13 approved tenure for 19 teachers and certified staff using the Illinois State Board of Education guidance. Tenure is awarded to those who have received high ratings in their classroom work. The state recently changed the tenure rules reducing the time from four[Read More…]
State launches tax credit for sustainable filmmaking
In celebration of Earth Day, Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Wednesday, April 22, the launch of the first-in-the-nation incentive to promote environmentally sustainable film and television production. Under the expanded program, productions recognized as a “certified green production” through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Illinois Film Office[Read More…]
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