Some “ugly” data confronted Flossmoor School District 161 board members as they reviewed district report cards during their July 18 meeting. District administrators presented data compiled from two standardized tests that students took in the 2021-22 academic year, including the Northwest Evaluation Association Measure of Academic Progress Growth test (MAP) and the aimswebPlus test.[Read More…]
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7.31.2022 | What You Need to Know Today
You Matter 2 Back to school bashToday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Flossmoor Community House, 847 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor. Kids can receive free backpacks filled with school supplies, pizza courtesy of Domino’s, face painting, cotton candy, 360 Photo Booth and more! Child(ren) must be present to receive school supplies.[Read More…]
Page 2: H-F saw losses, trauma in July
The community lost several people who made their mark on H-F, three during their lives and one in her death. On July 10, Madeline Miller, 64, was shot and killed by Flossmoor police officers who were responding to a report of a domestic disturbance. The nation has been paying increasing[Read More…]
Homewood trustees approve study on feasibility of moving police headquarters, ECOM
Homewood trustees on Tuesday, July 26, approved a feasibility study to determine whether the property at 1221 175th St. would meet the needs of the police department and ECOM dispatch center. The measure authorizes Mayor Richard Hofeld to enter into a contract with Williams Architects of Itasca to complete the[Read More…]
7.29.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
WHERE’S THE PARTY – Celebrate the end of the Waldo search with a party at Bookie’s – Homewood. Stop by from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday for raffles, treats and more. WELLNESS FOR EVERYONE – The business Physicals Plus hosts a health fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday[Read More…]
7.28.22 | What You Need to Know Today
PICNIC FOR 55-PLUS – H-F Park District hosts the Polka Dots & Picnic Lunch at noon on Aug. 3 for party-goers 55 and older. The menu includes BBQ beef brisket, grilled chicken breast, pasta salad, cornbread muffins and dessert. Also enjoy bingo, bags, and a 50/50 raffle. $15, register with[Read More…]
H-F junior killed in car accident
Flossmoor police confirmed the death of Oliver Paredes, a junior at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, in a car crash early Sunday morning. Police said around 2:45 a.m. the car was northbound on Western Avenue at Hutchinson Road when it left the roadway. Oliver was the only occupant. Police said the cause[Read More…]
Local 150 members end strike that halted quarry work
The seven-week strike by Local 150 quarry workers ended on Tuesday, July 26. The work stoppage meant that asphalt wasn’t produced from Thornton Quarry and elsewhere, causing the delay of several construction and public works projects in the Homewood-Flossmoor area. According to union representative Ed Maher, Local 150 members started[Read More…]
7.27.22 | What You Need to Know Today
FLOSSMOOR SCULPTURE TOUR – Art lovers everywhere can enjoy a pop-up art tour of Flossmoor’s public sculpture collection at 6 p.m. tonight. Sponsored by Flossmoor Public Art Commission, the tour begins at “Child” by Judith Shea in the traffic island in downtown Flossmoor. Participants will walk about a mile to[Read More…]
Officials mark switch to new water supplier for Homewood, Flossmoor
On Tuesday morning, July 26, Homewood and Chicago Heights officials met at the intersection of Indiana Avenue and 183rd Street just south of Thornton to mark the opening of the valve sending Chicago Heights water down a new main to Homewood. The mission for the first day was to flush[Read More…]
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