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Meet the Candidates: David Linnear, D161 (free content)

Age: 65Education: M.S., University of ArkansasJob/role: U.S. EPA / Engineer (Project Manager)Family: Married with 4 children.Other elected positions: Completing first term on District 161 board.Issues: As a current board member, I am acutely aware that the district is facing big decisions ahead regarding budget, long range/strategic planning, facility needs and improving climate and culture. Flossmoor shall[Read More…]

Obituary: Paul J. Milord

Paul J. Milord, 90, loving husband of the late Maureen Milord (née McCambridge); proud father of Catherine Milord (Art Schueneman), Carol Turner, Kevin (Lisa), Amy Harrell (Kevin), Philip (Donna), Donna Somerville (Luke), Paul (Betsey/late Patti), Jackie Raimo (Jeff); beloved grandpa to Noel, Kelly (Flower), Matt, Henry (Kala), Sophie, Emily, Christopher[Read More…]

Meet the Candidates: Theartris Childress III, D161 (free content)

Age: 46 Education: B.S. Biology, Xavier University of Louisiana; M.A. Curriculum and Instruction, Xavier University of Louisiana; Ed.D. Educational Leadership, National Louis University.Job/role: Executive director, Transformations Advisory Group.Family: Wife, Tanika Childress, and three children.Other elected positions: N/A Issues:School boards are faced with the difficult task of deciding how to allocate limited resources to provide a[Read More…]

Obituary: Michael ‘Mike’ Hitchcock | Feb. 22, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael “Mike” Hitchcock, who died at home surrounded by family on Feb. 22, 2023, at the age of 64.  Mike was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Mike is survived by Christina Hitchcock (nee Henley), wife of 42 years;[Read More…]

Meet the Candidates: Jim Schmidt, D153 (free content)

Age: 53Education: Master’s in School Counseling, Governors State University; Master’s in School Leadership, Olivet University.Job/role: Guidance Department Chair – Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.Family: Wife – Christy, three daughters.Other elected positions: 16 previous years on School District 153 Board.Issues:  Goals:

Obituary: James R. Wright

James R. Wright, March 10, 2023, age 63, lifelong resident of Homewood. Beloved son of the late Richard O. Wright Sr. and the late Lauretta R. Wright nee La Ponte. Loving brother of Michael F. (Kathleen) Wright, Kathleen A. (Andrew) Sabo, Richard O. Wright Jr., Nancy Jo (Steven) Dubetz and[Read More…]

The Weeks | March 5: Flossmoor commission to recommend next steps in community/village relations

THE WEEK > Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 6, in the board room at village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road.  Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at the Goldberg Administrative Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road. Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission will[Read More…]

US Bank in Homewood robbed Monday afternoon

Homewood police report the US Bank at 18300 Dixie Highway was robbed Monday afternoon. Officers responded at about 1:20 p.m. to the bank.  Witnesses told police that a Black male wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, black shoes, a dark mask and sunglasses and armed with a handgun demanded money from[Read More…]

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