The proposed technology budget for Homewood-Flossmoor High School shows an increase of more than $150,000. The majority of the budget is for replacement technology. Steve Richardson, director of information services, said the department’s $867,514 proposal for the 2023-24 school year, covers 16% for new technology and 84% for replacement technology.[Read More…]
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County officials announce ordinance banning sale of flavored nicotine products
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller (6th district) has proposed an ordinance that would prohibit the sale of flavored liquid nicotine products in Cook County. The ordinance was introduced at the commission’s April 27 meeting. On Wednesday, April 26, Miller was joined by Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart and Cook[Read More…]
5.4.23 | What You Need to Know Today
SHOW YOUR PARK PRIDE – There’s still time to volunteer for Park Pride from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Pull weeds, pick up litter or plant flowers at a park in Homewood or Flossmoor, then enjoy a complimentary lunch. Email [email protected]. CHOW DOWN ON NATIONAL BBQ DAY – H-F Park[Read More…]
H-F grad Schmitz drafted by NFL’s New York Giants
A former Homewood-Flossmoor High School football player is being called one of the steals of the NFL draft. The New York Giants picked John Michael Schmitz in the second round. He was the first center taken with the 57th overall pick. He’ll report to rookie mini camp May 4. “It[Read More…]
Dallas Collins completes her two terms on the H-F Parks board
Dallas Collins attended her last Homewood-Flossmoor Park District meeting as a commissioner April 18. She served two six-year terms on the park board and decided not to run for re-election. Angela Coderre won a seat in the April 4 election and will be sworn in as a new parks commissioner[Read More…]
Volunteers assist village staff during Homewood’s community clean up day
Volunteers took to the streets of Homewood on Saturday, April 29, to assist the Homewood public works crew in neutralizing litterbugs around the community. Director of public works John Schaefer mentioned this was the first year they brought back community clean up day after taking a break from it. “We[Read More…]
H-F chapter of National Art Honor Society inducts 32
Top students in the fine arts program at Homewood-Flossmoor High School were inducted into the National Art Honor Society during a special ceremony April 25 at the high school. To be selected, these 32 students had to maintain an overall 2.5 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale, and be[Read More…]
5.3.23 | What You Need to Know Today
MAJOR ROAD CLOSURE – Today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Vollmer Road between Kedzie and Western Avenues will be closed as crews perform litter pickup and minor maintenance work along the road and in the viaduct. Only local traffic will be allowed through the intersection of Vollmer Road and[Read More…]
Doug Boehm selected next H-F Parks executive director
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners approved the appointment of Doug Boehm as the park district’s next executive director. He has been with the park district since 2006. The park district did a national search to fill the position currently held by Debbie Kopas. She is retiring from the[Read More…]
Science center hosts Nordson Green Earth Junior Board for Earth Day event
The Homewood Science Center celebrated Earth Day with the Nordson Green Earth Foundation on Saturday, April 22. Nordson junior board members highlighted how every action, big or small, can make a difference in protecting and preserving the planet. Families and attendees who came to the event learned how people worldwide could and[Read More…]
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