% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 49.9% 44.7% 30.6% 39.21%
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COVID-19 numbers: May 20
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 49.6% 44.4% 30.2% 38.74%
Final cost of Fine Arts addition at H-F High is $16.37 million
The District 233 school board at its Tuesday meeting accepted a report on costs to close out the Fine Arts addition at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The total was $16.37 million. The board was able to use reserve funds to cover construction costs and budgeted for additional expenses. “Speaking for the[Read More…]
Homewood, Flossmoor police chiefs stress training, policy changes, collaboration and transparency
In the wake of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict, a number of local organizations issued statements reacting to the news by remembering George Floyd, examining the true meaning of justice and renewing a commitment to reform. The Homewood and Flossmoor police departments, in particular, stated their desire to be partners[Read More…]
County officials and suburban mayors push for homeowner relief
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recently joined a coalition of suburban mayors and other local leaders to support the systemic reforms proposed in the Homeowner Relief and Community Recovery Act. The legislation, Senate Bill 1721, is intended to empower communities and local governments to transform vacant properties into homes[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: May 19
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 49.3% 44.1% 29.9% 38%
Cancer Support Center’s Walk of Hope moves to June 27
The annual Walk of Hope supporting the Cancer Support Center is being moved from a traditional fall event to a summer walk on Sunday, June 27. Walkers can choose either a 9:30 or 11 a.m. start for the 1- or 3-mile walk from the Cancer Support Center offices at 2028[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: May 18
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 49.1% 43.8% 29.7% 37.85%
Nelson appoints Gina LoGalbo to Flossmoor village clerk position
Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson on Monday, May 17, appointed Gina A. LoGalbo to the vacant village clerk position. The appointment was confirmed by the village board. LoGalbo is a licensed and practicing attorney and works for the Cook County Bureau of Human Resources.
Engineers will assess ventilation systems in District 153 schools
The Homewood District 153 school board approved a study of the ventilation systems at its three schools to determine what improvements can be made for better indoor air quality. The district decided to move forward on the assessment because of the concern of air quality, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic[Read More…]
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