Steve Johnson gave 18 years to his community as a member of the Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board. He has decided that after three six-year terms he will step down from the board. Johnson, of Homewood, said he and several other young fathers who were involved with Homewood Baseball and Softball decided[Read More…]
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Election 2025: Steve Anderson gave 18 years to D153, D233 schools
Growing up in Bettendorf, Iowa, Steve Anderson’s mom would support candidates for the local school board. Her involvement rubbed off on him, even though he left Iowa for Homewood. Anderson gave time the past 18 years to school boards – serving 10 years on the Homewood District 153 school board[Read More…]
Election 2025: Shelly Marks, D153’s 33-year advocate, steps down
Would you work for the betterment of children – without pay – for 33 years? Shelly Marks of Homewood has done just that as a member of the Homewood District 153 school board.She is ending her volunteer efforts in May when she finishes her eighth term on the board. “I[Read More…]
Column: Meet the Candidates before you vote April 1
There should be no guesswork in the voting booth (or when filling out a mail-in ballot). There has been a surge of interest in serving on local boards. More candidates are running for Homewood and Flossmoor village and school boards than in any election in recent memory. That means voters[Read More…]
Election 2025 | Candidate profile: Christine Scully
Note: Information in candidate profiles was submitted by the candidate. Office: Homewood School District 153 Board of Education Education: H-F High School, 2001; U of I at Urbana-Champaign, 2005, B Architecture; U of I at Chicago, 2007, M Architecture. Employment history: Accessibility Building Code Consulting, 18 years. Previous service: 2022[Read More…]
Election 2025 | Candidate profile: Becky Popelka
Note: Information in candidate profiles was submitted by the candidate. Office: Homewood School District 153 Board of Education Education: BA Sociology, DePaul University; MEd College Student Affairs Administration, University of Georgia. Employment history: I have almost 20 years experience in college admissions and currently work for Alma College as their[Read More…]
Election 2025 | Candidate profile: Broderick Booth
Note: Information in candidate profiles was submitted by the candidate. Office: Homewood School District 153 Board of Education Education: BA-Business Mgmt, HR,MA-School Guidance & Counseling, MA.Ed-School Leadership ABD-Ed. Leadership (’25) Employment history: Currently assistant principal of Student Services at Glenbard East HS; 20 years in education as an administrator, counselor,[Read More…]
Election 2025 | Candidate profile: Robert Cutcliffe
Note: Information in candidate profiles was submitted by the candidate. Office: Flossmoor Public Library Board of Trustees Education: B.S. Engineering Physics, Colorado School of Mines Employment: 15 years experience as an IT Architect and Project Manager3 years experience owning my own Driving School business Previous service: From being an Eagle[Read More…]
Election 2025 | Candidate forum: Byron Walker
Note: Information in candidate profiles was submitted by the candidate. Office: Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners Education: High School Diploma Employment history: Earlier part of my career was in mortgage/banking. I was a loan officer and enjoyed helping people purchase homes. I am currently self employed as a general[Read More…]
Election 2025 | Candidate profile: Tamara Prokop
Note: Information in candidate profiles was submitted by the candidate. Office: Flossmoor Public Library Board of Trustees Education: B.S. in marketing, University of Illinois; M.A. in teaching, National Louis University.Employment history: Northern Trust 2007- present, Program/ Project Manager in various business units ( Securities Lending. Brokerage. Reconciliations and Finance); ABN[Read More…]


