The District 233 school board approved a three-year contract for Scott Wakeley who will join the administrative team at Homewood-Flossmoor High School on July 1 as superintendent-elect. Wakeley’s appointment to the position was approved March 16, but the details of his contract were still be worked out at that time.[Read More…]
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Homewood will replace Artisan Street Fair with smaller ‘Street Market’
COVID-19 numbers: April 20
Vaccination progress (full doses): South District Suburban Region State 18% 22.7% 26.81% Region 10 (includes H-F) Positive test rate: 5.4% ↓ Consecutive days under 8% test positivity: 90 Consecutive days ICU beds UNDER 20% threshold: 8 (19%) Days of COVID-19 patient decreases or stable: 187 (30+ days of increases) (Source: IDPH. Updated April 20) Homewood[Read More…]
District 161 board seeking new member to replace Michelle Hoereth
Flossmoor School District 161 board President Michelle Hoereth was elected on April 6 to the District 233 Board of Education, and that will leave an open spot on the District 161 board. Hoereth is expected to submit her resignation from the District 161 board on May 3, The board will[Read More…]
4/21/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
FUTURE OR FAD? – Consider whether Bitcoin represents the first wave of a cashless society or is merely an overhyped technology. Zoom program presented by Flossmoor Library. Email [email protected], subject: Bitcoin. 7 p.m. Thursday JUSTICE FUNDS – Amtrak is accepting financial compensation claims from people with mobility disabilities who traveled or[Read More…]
4/20/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
FREEZE WARNING – Forecasts call for snow today, ending before 7 p.m. Also, a freeze warning is in place for tonight, which could compromise outdoor plants if not protected. Don’t worry — we should see 60s by Friday and 70s by next week. PUT ON YOUR SHOPPING SHOES – Homewood[Read More…]
State releases more than $4.2M in Rebuild Illinois funding to replace GSU HVAC systems
The Illinois Capital Development Board today last week more than $4.2 million has been released for the replacement of HVAC systems at Governors State University. The funding will help address deferred maintenance projects on the GSU campus that have been stalled due to a lack of investment by previous administrations. [Read More…]
Homewood Farmers Market set to open May 8, still in pandemic mode
Letter: Proposed fulfillment center an insult to community
Having lived in Homewood for over 50 years, I have been thankful that competent persons have stepped up to serve our Village Board, School Boards, Park District, Library, and other such positions. There has been consistent quality of life because of their commitment, and the will of the residents. They have done[Read More…]
Superintendent Dana Smith gets five-year contract extension with Flossmoor School D161
Flossmoor School District 161 is sticking with Superintendent Dana Smith until at least the end of June 2026. The school board voted unanimously on Monday, April 12, to approve a five-year contract extension for Smith. The superintendent is to be paid $206,000 in his first year under the new contract,[Read More…]
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