Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs have earned reaccreditation by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The recertification recognizes the hospital’s commitment to improving patients’ quality of life by enhancing standards of care. “All of us at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields are proud of[Read More…]
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Fall Fest, annual Chili Cook-Off, return Sept. 21
Homewood’s annual Fall Fest will return to Martin Avenue from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. More than 20 chefs are signed up to compete in one of the biggest Chili Cook-Off competitions Homewood has ever had, according to village officials. For a suggested donation of $5, anyone[Read More…]
9.13.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
FLOSSMOOR LAWN APPLICATIONS — Flossmoor posted a notice Thursday that the village’s landscape contractor will be “applying a combination of fertilizer and herbicide to areas owned by the village from Friday, Sept. 13, to Wednesday, Sept. 18. No fertilizer or herbicide will be applied to private property. Notification flags will be[Read More…]
Outside group altercation impacts H-F band practice
An altercation by supporters of basketball teams playing at Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s North Building Monday night caused H-F Vikings band members to leave the football field where they were practicing and move to the band room in the South Building. According to Carla Erdey, director of communications at H-F, the[Read More…]
Information session Thursday for anyone considering a run for school board
The League of Women Voters of Homewood-Flossmoor is hosting an information session for anyone considering in running for a school board position. The session will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The program will focus on what it takes to[Read More…]
Supporters cheer Jerel Jones at Richton Park board meeting
Richton Park Village Clerk Mike Jordan administered the oath of office twice to the village’s new deputy police chief, Jerel Jones, giving first the Board of Trustees, then the audience and TV cameras a chance to witness the event. Jones’ oath of office attracted attention in part because of his[Read More…]
D161 Board prepares for budget hearing
At the Sept. 9 meeting, the District 161 Board of Education continued a discussion about the proposed 2024-25 school year budget. The board considered three options presented by Associate Superintendent Frances LaBella. The first option was to freeze the 2024 property tax levy and reduce budgeted revenues. The second option[Read More…]
D161 recognizes Parker students for lunchroom mural
At a Sept. 9 meeting, the Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education recognized a group of Parker Junior High students for a mural and other artwork they painted. Last spring, district administrators commissioned art students from the school to paint a mural in the newly renovated Parker Junior High cafeteria.[Read More…]
Hidden Gem 2024: Broadway comes to Flossmoor
The sky was clear; the wind was brisk; and Flossmoor Estates was alive with the sound of music as volunteers and residents set up Broadway-themed decorations on Brassie and Braeburn avenues in preparation for Flossmoor’s 5th annual Hidden Gem Half Marathon. About an hour before the runners were scheduled to[Read More…]
LaBella to serve as Bloom Township trustee for D161
The District 161 Board of Education voted to appoint Associate Superintendent Frances LaBella to the Bloom Township School Treasurer’s Board. The treasurer’s role is to provide effective consolidated financial services in order to maximize a school district’s return on investment. Bloom Township Treasurer Robert Grossi works with nearly 20 dozen[Read More…]
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