The Illinois School Report Card shows students in Homewood District 153 improved by 10 points in English/Language Arts, 6 points in science, and had a slight dip in math scores in the 2023-24 school year testing. Data on the Illinois School Report Card was made available by the Illinois State[Read More…]
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Walt’s store manager dies
Jerry Skafgaard, the long-time store manager of Walt’s Food Center in Homewood, died suddenly on Wednesday, Oct. 31. He was 60 years old. Skafgaard had worked for the Walt’s organization for 44 years. Shoppers knew him as “Jerry from Walt’s” and recognized him for his caring manner. Outside of work,[Read More…]
11.2.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Pumpkin Smash. H-F Park District will host its annual pumpkin smash composting event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coyote Run Golf Course. “Don’t Trash it, Smash it! The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be[Read More…]
H-F volleyball wins first regional title since 2019
The regional final on Oct. 31 was the right time for Frances Smith to come through, but that’s just what she does for Homewood-Flossmoor girls volleyball. A year ago, the Vikings senior had 132 kills. This season she was asked to take a different role, one that garnered a little[Read More…]
11.1.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Nov. 1 Everybody. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Theatre Program will present “Everybody,” its fall production, at 4 and 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. “Everybody” by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins “is a modern riff on the 15th century morality play ‘Everyman.’ This play is most appropriate for audiences ages 13 and[Read More…]
AmeriCorps City Year program finishes first quarter at Parker
Eight AmeriCorps/City Year members are working at Parker Junior High this year as part of a pilot program that expands the program outside of Chicago. Seven math and English language arts classrooms have a permanent City Year member, referred to as a Corps member, who spends most school days assisting[Read More…]
10.31.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Trick or Treat hosted by the Village of Homewood. Four village locations will be handing out full-sized candy bars to trick or treaters from 3 to 5 p.m. Visit village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, the police and fire departments at 17950 Dixie Highway and the Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway.[Read More…]
10.30.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Haunted Homewood Winners. Homewood officials announced the winner’s Tuesday of the Halloween home decorating contest, which had 27 entries, double the number from last year. South of Chi Halloween Party. Thornton Distilling, 400 Margaret St. in Thornton, will host the improv group’s Halloween party starting at 7 p.m. “Come enjoy some drinks,[Read More…]
South Suburban PADS annual Pathways Home Fundraiser
South Suburban PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter, or SSPADS) is hosting its 2024 Pathways Home Annual Fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 in the Dolphin Lake Clubhouse, 2700 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. The evening is a ticketed event open to local businesses, the faith community, foundations, volunteers,[Read More…]
Families follow the trail to reap treats at annual H-F Park District event
The weather can be iffy in late October, but this year’s Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Trick or Treat Trail at Millennium Park on Oct. 26 was conducted under idyllic conditions. Families took advantage of the brilliant blue sky and mild temperatures to make the trek around the park trail, where local[Read More…]
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