WE NEED LEADERS – Now’s a great time for kids in seventh to 12th grades to join Homewood Library’s Teen Leadership Council. Help drive the future by sharing book suggestions, program ideas or any other ideas. 5 p.m. Wednesday on Zoom; see Facebook for link directions. REGIFT IT FOR GOOD[Read More…]
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State requires H-F High to implement a plan to reduce racial disproportionality in discipline
The number of Black students who were expelled or suspended at Homewood-Flossmoor High School in 2018 and 2019 was higher than their proportion in the student population, so the district is among 20% of school districts that are required by the state to address racial disproportionality in disciplinary actions. The[Read More…]
Homewood police respond to robbery report on Halsted St.
BMO Harris Bank in Homewood called police Monday morning to report the bank was being robbed, according to a press release from Homewood Police Department. Police officers responded to the call and arrived at the bank, 17600 Halsted St., at about 10:45 a.m. Jan. 3. Witnesses told police that a[Read More…]
COVID-19 shots offered Friday at Hart School
On Friday, Jan. 7, Homewood District 153 will provide students, parents and residents COVID-19 vaccines. The shots are free and will be offered from 3 to 6 p.m. at James Hart School, 18220 Morgan Ave. in Homewood. Vaccines are safe and effective and free for all regardless of insurance and[Read More…]
Homewood library adjusts hours because of COVID-19 surge
The Homewood Public Library board voted to adjust hours of operation as a safety precaution as COVID-19 numbers are spiking. According to a post to the library’s website, the library’s drive-thru service will be offered from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays.[Read More…]
Homewood, Flossmoor village offices to remain closed through Jan. 18 in response to COVID-19 surge
Flossmoor officials announced on Jan. 2 that village hall at 2800 Flossmoor Road and the Public Works office at 1700 Central Park Ave. would remain closed until Jan. 18 “in an attempt to continue mitigation efforts against the current COVID-19 surge, and to protect members of the public and village[Read More…]
2 pets lost in Homewood home fire Friday night
No people were injured in a home fire at 1320 Jamie Lane late Friday night, but two dogs were lost, according to Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski. The residents were not home at the time the fire broke out, he said. The call came in just before midnight and crews[Read More…]
State warns motorists: Heavy snow, bitter cold to make travel hazardous (free content)
The Homewood-Flossmoor area could get 4 to 8 inches of snow from noon Saturday through Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service, and with gusty winds and cold temperatures, travel is expected to be hazardous all weekend. The Illinois Department of Transportation is urging drivers to consider postponing any[Read More…]
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District 233 board considers new restaurant management course
The culinary program at Homewood-Flossmoor High School is so popular that some students have been turned away. Now the District 233 school board is considering adding a restaurant management course to the curriculum. The culinary program has three classes. This year, there are 227 students in the 10 sections of[Read More…]
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