The 19th Franciscan Health Classic will be held on Monday, Aug. 16, at Olympia Fields County Club. The classic will be a salute to Franciscan Healthcare Heroes while raising funds to benefit Franciscan’s Community Health and Wellness Fund. “As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s classic shows our[Read More…]
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District 153 uses federal funds for new math books and programs
All students in Homewood schools will be learning math using new textbooks and computer programs next school year. The District 153 school board agreed at the May 10 board meeting to spend approximately $330,000 to update materials from Bridges and enVision for students and teachers. Federal CARES Act funds through[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: May 24
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 50.2% 45.3% 31.1% 39.92%
Science center annual report, garage sale ordinance on Homewood trustees agenda
Homewood Science Center officials will present the center’s annual report to Homewood trustees during the board’s regular meeting Tuesday, May 25. The board also will consider an ordinance change that would allow garage sales to take place over three days. The current limit is two days. In other business, the[Read More…]
Flossmoor Board confirms Gina A. LoGalbo as village clerk
Flossmoor Village Clerk Gina A. LoGalbo (far left) takes the oath of office Monday, May 17, after being appointed to the role by Mayor Michelle Nelson and confirmed unanimously by the village board. (Photo provided by the Village of Flossmoor) Gina A. LoGalbo is to serve as Flossmoor clerk until[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: May 23
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 49.9% 44.7% 30.6% 39.79%
SSFS offers fun, safe way to dance away domestic violence
South Suburban Family Shelter will offer area residents a chance to get outside and show their moves with its Dancing Away Domestic Violence fundraiser from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 26. The socially distanced dance party at Martin Square in downtown Homewood will feature Linda Mines from Dawn’s Dancin’ Deevas[Read More…]
Flossmoor Village Board approves $116,106 for emergency sewer work along Vollmer Road
The Village of Flossmoor paid $116,106.88 for work done over the past few months on Vollmer Road’s 24-inch sanitary sewer. The village board voted unanimously Monday, May 17, to approve the expenses paid to Michels Corporation, which relined two segments of Flossmoor’s sanitary sewer and more under “emergency” circumstances. In[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: May 22
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 49.9% 44.7% 30.6% 39.21%
Must love dogs? Flossmoor to allow pets in outdoor dining areas despite some disagreement
Restaurants in Flossmoor may now allow dogs and cats in outdoor dining spaces, but the new ordinance did not get unanimous support from the village’s trustees. The village board voted 5-1 on Monday, May 17, to pass an ordinance amending Flossmoor’s municipal code to pave the way for animals to[Read More…]
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