Members of the District 153 school board took time to recognize outstanding volunteers at Willow and Churchill Schools. At the April 11 board meeting, students representing the Young Athletes Program at Willow, members of the Churchill Student Council and the James Hart School eighth grade volleyball team were honored for[Read More…]
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Computer protection program halts attack on H-F High’s network
A computer protection program from CrowdStrike that District 233 purchased in February paid for itself on March 11, when one of the servers at Homewood-Flossmoor High School was attacked. Steve Richardson, director of information technology, told the District 233 school board at its April 19 meeting that a malicious attempt[Read More…]
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Flossmoor Baseball & Softball opening day parade.
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HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOC – Homewood-Flossmoor Parents Association hosts a Meet & Greet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in H-F High School’s South Building TLC. Learn about leadership and volunteer opportunities with HFPA, and meet incoming Principal Clinton Alexander and Superintendent-Elect Scott Wakeley. SOUTH AFRICAN HOUSE MUSIC – Another installment of[Read More…]
County releases 2021 sustainability report
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle released the 2021 Cook County Sustainability Report on Friday, April 22, highlighting the county’s efforts to support healthy and resilient communities that thrive economically, socially and environmentally. Since 2010, emissions from county-owned buildings have been reduced by 40%, according to the report. In 2020,[Read More…]
Flossmoor Village Board approves changes to sculpture collection despite apprehension
Flossmoor is moving forward with the recommendation of its Public Art Commission to change the sculpture collection for 2022, despite some apprehension from village board members. The village board voted 5-1 Monday, April 18, to approve the 2022 sculpture collection update. Trustee George Lofton cast the sole dissenting vote. The[Read More…]
Chance finally comes for D153 teacher to run Boston
Matt Johnson is the band director at James Hart School in Homewood, but he’s also an avid runner who got his chance to run the 2022 Boston Marathon April 18. ‘It’s definitely a lifetime achievement and accomplishment. I’ve been trying to get in it for years, so it was fun[Read More…]
Flossmoor Village Board approves $33.83 million total budget for fiscal year 2023
The village board voted unanimously Monday, April 18, to approve its FY23 budget, with $33.83 million in total expenditures and $27.36 million in expected revenues, calling upon $6.46 million from the village’s fund balance to bridge the total gap. The 2021 streets storm sewer improvements has a fund balance use[Read More…]
Flossmoor police believe shooting Thursday was targeted attack
Flossmoor police issued an update Friday afternoon on a shooting incident Thursday that resulted in injuries to two men. Investigators believe victims were targeted and the shooting is related to a previous incident between two groups in nearby communities Police responded to Travers and Vardon Lanes shortly before 4 p.m.[Read More…]
Flossmoor OKs requests from two downtown restaurants to continue outdoor dining
A practice that became necessary the past two years during the COVID-19 pandemic will be coming back following a request by two downtown restaurants. The Flossmoor Village Board voted Monday, April 18, to approve an ordinance allowing expanded outdoor service offerings requested by Dunning’s Market and the Bistro on Sterling.[Read More…]
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