Flossmoor’s budget for Fiscal Year 2022 is projecting what appears on paper as a total deficit of $3.08 million, but it is largely attributable to 2021 streets and storm sewer projects being funded by the proceeds of a $10 million bond sale that took place at the end of FY21.[Read More…]
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Joyce plan to address Illinois teacher shortage passes Senate
To eliminate the teacher shortage in Illinois, state Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) advanced a plan out of the Senate Friday to increase the number of hours a retired teacher may work without impairing their retirement status. “The teacher shortage in Illinois predated COVID-19, and as we see more school districts[Read More…]
Developer withdraws Calumet Country Club disconnect lawsuit after matter becomes moot
W&E Ventures formally withdrew the lawsuit seeking the disconnection of the Calumet Country Club property from the village of Homewood on Friday, ending one chapter of the effort to redevelop the land as a fulfillment center. The motion to withdraw the suit was granted by Cook County Circuit Court Judge[Read More…]
H-F Group Interpretation cast wins 2nd place state honors
Mayor Paul Braun bestows honors, offers well-wishes and says farewell at April 19 meeting
Mayor Paul Braun has left the board room for the last time, at least in his official capacity of leading Flossmoor’s village board meetings. The Flossmoor Village Board held a small reception Monday, April 19, following its meeting, with a celebratory round of cupcakes and soda. But first, Braun shared[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: April 22
Vaccination progress (full doses): South District Suburban Region State 18.7% 23.7% 28.04% Region 10 (includes H-F) Positive test rate: 5.2% ↓ Consecutive days under 8% test positivity: 92 Consecutive days ICU beds UNDER 20% threshold: 10 (19%) Days of COVID-19 patient decreases or stable: 187 (30+ days of increases) (Source: IDPH. Updated April 19) Homewood[Read More…]
Serena Hills teacher recognized for implementing meal delivery plan during pandemic
When Flossmoor School District 161 buildings started shutting down last spring amid the first wave of statewide lockdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Homewood resident Amy Sizemore-Green jumped into action. A special education teacher for Serena Hills Elementary School in Flossmoor School District 161, she knew that students who relied[Read More…]
Vaccines without appointment available at Tinley Park, Matteson centers (free content)
Starting Wednesday, COVID-19 vaccines will be available from two nearby mass vaccination sites without an appointment through Saturday, April 24, according to Cook County Health (CCH). Walk-in vaccination will be available at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive, for anyone 18 and older. The site delivers the Moderna[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: April 21
Vaccination progress (full doses): South District Suburban Region State 18.3% 23.2% 27.46% Region 10 (includes H-F) Positive test rate: 5.3% ↓ Consecutive days under 8% test positivity: 91 Consecutive days ICU beds UNDER 20% threshold: 9 (19%) Days of COVID-19 patient decreases or stable: 187 (30+ days of increases) (Source: IDPH. Updated April 18) Homewood[Read More…]
4/22/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
Happy Earth Day! PLANT A SEED – Pick up an Earth Day kit from Homewood Library, which contains biodegradable pots to plant basil seeds, and materials for making biodegradable paint to decorate your pot. Kits are first come, first served. While supplies last. No registration necessary. Pickup begins at 1pm.[Read More…]
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