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…]
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03.26.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Wacky Snack Attack. Learn what teens from other countries snack on after school at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For grades 7 to 12. Registration is preferred but not required. Please list any food allergies when registering. Paper Flowers with Cricut. Welcome spring by making a[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center sets gala, casino night
The Cancer Support Center’s annual gala “Spring in Bloom” is set for April 4 at Olympia Fields Country Club. Guests are invited to be part of the evening starting at 6 p.m. with appetizers, dinner and drinks, silent auction, raffles, entertainment and casino/gambling, including $50 casino cash per ticket. Tickets[Read More…]
Activists, village dispute meaning of Izaak Walton pond study
Homewood officials and local environmental activists aired conflicting views at the village board meeting Tuesday, March 11, about how to characterize the water quality in a small pond on the northwest corner of Izaak Walton Preserve. The pond in question is part of the Prairie Lakes system. which was created[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…]
03.25.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Early Voting. Early voting continues through Monday, March 31, at the Prairie State College Conference Center, 202 South Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The polls are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday There is no voting on Sunday, March 30, or on Thursday, March 27. Election Day[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…]
Election 2025 | Candidate profile: Lesley Klauk
Note: Information in candidate profiles was submitted by the candidate. Office: Flossmoor Public Library Board of Trustees Education: B.S. in Secondary English Education, Indiana University; M.A. in School Counseling, Saint Xavier University. Employment history: School Counselor working with elementary through college students, and former high school English teacher; educating for[Read More…]
Election 2025 | Candidate profile: Natasha Bergeron
Note: Information in candidate profiles was submitted by the candidate. Office: Flossmoor Public Library Board of Trustees Education: B.S. in nursing, Saint Xavier University, ChicagoEmployment history: Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Hazel Crest: registered nurse, Ambulatory Surgery/GI February 2024-current; Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn: registered nurse, Telemetry/Progressive Care Nov 2021-January[Read More…]
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