PUZZLE RACE – Think you’re the fastest puzzler? Prove it and win prizes at the Puzzle Race at 11 a.m. Saturday at Homewood Library. Put your skills to the test with a group of friends as you compete against other teams. The team captain should register the team. All ages[Read More…]
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Afterschool programs launch for elementary students in District 161
Elementary school students in Flossmoor School District 161 now have the opportunity to sign up for free afterschool programs, thanks to two government grants. At their Oct. 11 meeting, district board members present unanimously approved implementation of the programs. Members Misha Blackmon and Cameron Nelson were absent from the meeting.[Read More…]
District 153 looks at program cuts if Nov. 8 referendum fails
Homewood District 153 Superintendent Scott McAlister said “it breaks my heart” to outline cuts that would affect classroom teachers, staff and programs, but the reality is the state requires a balanced budget. Board members said the situation hit home when McAlister unveiled the proposal at the Oct. 11 board meeting.[Read More…]
H-F senior citizens coffee returns Oct. 27
Homewood-Flossmoor High School invites senior citizens in District 233 to a complimentary coffee and tour of the South Building on Thursday, Oct. 27. The program will begin at 9 a.m. with administrators giving an overview of the high school’s programs. Guests will be entertained by student musicians, and can take[Read More…]
10.13.22 | What You Need to Know Today
WALK AMONG THE SCULPTURES – Enjoy the Art Flossmoor Pop-up Sculpture Tour starting at 5:30 p.m. tonight. Meet Flossmoor’s Public Art Commissioners at the “Child” sculpture in the center of Downtown Flossmoor, then embark on a guided walking tour of Flossmoor’s outdoor art. Share photos with the hashtag #ArtFlossmoor. ANOTHER[Read More…]
Community members donated electronics, clothes, household items at Recyclepalooza
A steady stream of cars pulled in and out of the Parker Junior High parking lot from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Oct. 7. They were dropping off electronics and other household items that couldn’t be recycled curbside. It was the annual Recyclepalooza event organized by the Flossmoor Green[Read More…]
10.12.22 | What You Need to Know Today
WHAT’S THE REFERENDUM ABOUT? – Learn about the referendum question concerning Homewood School District 153 that will be on the November ballot during an info session presented by Citizens for Homewood Schools. 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight HOUSE BOO-TIFUL – The deadline to sign up for the Haunted Homewood Halloween[Read More…]
Ridgewood Tap closes as the owner retires
Ridgewood Tap, a local bar across the street from the Homewood Metra station, was filled with patrons on Sunday, Oct. 9. It was the last night the bar was operated by owner James A. Riggs, who retired after working there for about 50 years. Riggs worked at Ridgewood Tap since[Read More…]
Blue’s adventure ends safely with a return trip to H-F High’s ZooBots program
Blue’s adventures are over. The macaw has been returned to his perch at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. During his week away from campus and his student handler Kailyn Kirkman of Flossmoor, Blue the parrot was sighted in Country Club Hills. He may have gotten as far as Markham, but he’ll never[Read More…]
10.11.22 | What You Need to Know Today
SIGN UP TO FIX IT YOURSELF – There’s still time to sign up for tonight’s Fix it Yourself Workshop at 6 p.m. tonight at the Irwin Center. Participants will learn the basic skills needed to maintain their home, and how to implement a yearly maintenance schedule. $15; register with H-F[Read More…]
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