Education: Associate of Applied Science; Bachelor of Business Administration Employment history: With 14 years of experience in Human Resources, I have developed expertise in writing job descriptions, creating policies and procedures, and managing personnel files. I am skilled in maintaining accurate records and ensuring proper document retention in compliance with[Read More…]
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Election 2025 | Candidate profile: Phil Mason
Note: Information in candidate profiles was submitted by the candidate. Office: Homewood Board of Trustees Education: Washburn Culinary Institute, Cook County Academy, DHS certified, pursuing Illinois IPEM certificate Employment history: Cook County Sheriff 1993-2013, Cook County Emergency Management & Regional Security 2013- present Previous service: Currently serving as a village[Read More…]
Election 2025: Meet Phil Mason
Phil Mason has lived in Homewood since 2018, but for more than 25 years before that he lived in Glenwood, right next door. Most of his career has been in law enforcement. He worked with the Cook County Sheriff’s Department for 26 years. After retiring, he took a job with[Read More…]
Election 2025 | Candidate profile: Vivian Harris-Jones
Note: Information in candidate profiles was submitted by the candidate. Education: Associate’s Degree. Employment history: Over 20 years of experience in the legal field as an executive legal assistant and a strong foundation in professional and community service. Concierge at Sunrise Senior Living in Flossmoor since 2019. Previous service: Appointed[Read More…]
Election 2025: Meet Vivian Harris-Jones
Vivian Harris-Jones has been on the Homewood Board of Trustees since 2021. She has lived in Homewood for 25 years. Her children went to Homewood-Flossmoor High School. “I’m running again due to the fact that I want to keep excellence in our community,” she said. “We have economic development that[Read More…]
Election 2025: Introducing Michelle Nelson
Michelle Nelson’s term as mayor included big successes and big challenges. Under her leadership, the village tackled ambitious infrastructure projects, including rebuilding the worst street in town, replacing an elderly bridge and embarking on a drainage project designed to provide flood relief downtown and in the Heather Hill neighborhood. She[Read More…]
Election 2025 | Candidate profile: Michelle Nelson
Note: Information in candidate profiles was submitted by the candidate. Education: B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-ChampaignEmployment history: Co-Owner, Flur LLC, developed a gluten-free wholesale and retail bakery. Construction Manager, Lincoln Property Companies, oversaw commercial and capital projects throughout a 6 million square foot portfolio. Project Manager and[Read More…]
Election 2025: Introducing Joni Bradley-Scott
Joni Bradley-Scott got involved in village government in 2017, when she was elected village clerk. In 2019 she was appointed to a trustee position and kept the seat in the 2021 election. She said she values Flossmoor’s family-friendly atmosphere and events and would like to see the village build on[Read More…]
Election 2025 | Candidate profile: Joni Bradley-Scott
Note: Information in candidate profiles was submitted by the candidate. Education: M.A. Organizational Leadership; B.S. Psychology/Journalism & Mass Communication; Financial Counseling Employment history: Realtor (2001-present); Higher Education Management – AccessLex, Lewis University, Augustana College, University of Chicago (2001-2017)(Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, Adjunct Teaching); Intake Coordinator — Clinical Psychologist. Previous service:[Read More…]
Election 2025: Introducing Rich Hofeld
Ask Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld why he is running for an eighth term and the answer includes a long list of recent economic development accomplishments. The list includes projects big and small, from the addition of The Hartford, which brought 36 apartments to the downtown area, the Wind Creek Casino,[Read More…]
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