Crew members prepare for shooting the next scene of “Paper Girls,” an Amazon TV production. Streets in downtown Homewood were blocked off for most of Monday, Aug. 2, to give crews the ability to move around freely. It was the second time the crew has shot scenes here. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F[Read More…]
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James Mitchem will serve as H-F High’s interim principal
Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School has announced the appointment of James Mitchem Jr. as interim principal for the 2021-22 school year. Mitchem comes to H-F with nearly 40 years of experience in education.
H-F Parks looking for employees at Wednesday job fair
Are you someone who wants to work alongside a golf pro? Maybe you have a certain skill, such as Pilates personal trainer or hockey instructor? The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has immediate openings in more than 20 job categories and will be sharing information with job applicants at a 4 to[Read More…]
Scouts fundraising for a trip to birthplace of Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts from Homewood, Flossmoor and Glenwood will have the trip of a lifetime in summer 2022 when they travel to Savannah, Georgia, the birthplace of the Girl Scouts of America. Savannah was the home of Juliette Gordon Low, who founded the Girl Scouts in 1912. Visiting her birthplace, now[Read More…]
Mask back up: COVID-19 variant fuels new surge, return to mask requirements (free content)
It was good while it lasted. In early June, mask requirements for those fully vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19 were relaxed and local residents were enjoying seeing their neighbors smiles for the first time in more than a year. The feeling of liberation was welcome, but of course[Read More…]
Mask mandate for H-F students, staff, guests (free content)
Superintendent Von Mansfield told Homewood-Flossmoor High School board members that for the safety of all persons on H-F premises masks will be required this school year. School opens Thursday, Aug. 12, for freshmen, sophomores and transfer students. All students will report on Friday, Aug. 13. Under state guidelines, there is[Read More…]
New teachers excited for their roles in District 161
Four newly minted teachers will be among the 28 new teacher faces when District 161 students return Aug. 12. For Jillian Jendra and Shakina Washington the pandemic threw a curve to the traditional student teaching routine, but Haley Erlandson and Miranda Quinn taught children at school.
Secretary of State launches plan to address wait times at driver services facilities (free content)
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is launching a comprehensive plan to address the heavy customer volume at driver services facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. White’s plan includes two key elements: Expanding the appointment pilot program in September to include most driver services facilities in the Chicagoland area. Expanding[Read More…]
New Joyce law makes residents’ voices heard on neighborhood school closures
After hearing from residents who felt helpless when Rich East High School closed their doors in 2020, State Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) sponsored a new law to prevent neighborhood schools from closing without public input. “The closure of Rich East High School left many households angry because the decision left[Read More…]
Park District buys equipment for Homewood Estates Park
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District took another step on improvements at Homewood Estates Park, and accepted a bid for repair work on the Merchants Park garage. At its July 20 meeting, park commissioners agreed to spend $22,722 for three six-foot picnic tables, two Americans with Disabilities Act picnic tables and four[Read More…]
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