Branden Anderson, a sophomore at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, participated in the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Lowell, Massachusetts, this summer. Over the two-day meeting June 29 and 30, Branden met students from across the country who came together to listen to outstanding scientists who spoke on their[Read More…]
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New Dunkin’ Donuts location slated along Vollmer near Meijer
Flossmoor plans to sell a piece of land along Vollmer Road to a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owner. Village Manager Bridget Wachtel Monday proposed the terms of the sale of the property at 3608 Vollmer Road, on the northwest corner of Central Park Avenue, between Meijer and Governors Highway.
H-F Finance Committee wants more time to study fine arts addition
District 233 Finance Committee members said they will continue to study the needs of the fine arts programs at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Tim Wenckus, chairperson, and Beth Larocca, newly appointed committee member, said they want to see charts that spell out what’s on the wish list of fine arts faculty[Read More…]
Homewood School Board sets budget hearing date, approves new hires
The Homewood School Board has set a date for a public hearing on District 153’s fiscal year 2019 budget. The hearing will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 in the James Hart Media Center, 18220 Morgan St. The board is set to take action on the budget during its[Read More…]
Franciscan Health ER consolidation nears completion with added treatment rooms in Olympia Fields
Earlier this year the new Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Emergency Department opened with increased space for patients in anticipation of the closure of the emergency room at Franciscan Health Chicago Heights. The new emergency department includes 32 treatment rooms with six being minor care beds for treating those with illness[Read More…]
New communications manager will oversee marketing in District 161, village of Flossmoor
Flossmoor School District 161 and the Village of Flossmoor have named a communications manager who will oversee marketing efforts and public information at both governmental units.
Students meet school officials, enjoy movie in Flossmoor Park
The second annual District 161 Back to School Meet and Greet on Friday evening marked the end of summer vacation with a family event and outdoor movie.
H-F High fine arts expansion on agenda for Monday meeting
H-F High fine arts expansion on agenda for Monday meeting The Finance Committee of District 233 will resume its discussion of the proposed fine arts expansion project at a 6 p.m. meeting Monday, Aug. 20, at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The meeting will be in the school’s library. The agenda calls[Read More…]
Homewood Science Center programs drawing participants from throughout the Chicago area
The participation numbers keep growing at the Homewood Science Center. Executive Director Edie Dobrez told village board members one program drew participants from 25 ZIP Codes. She presented the science center’s 2017 annual report to the board at its meeting Aug. 14.
Flossmoor trustees ask CDE to revise incentive request
The Flossmoor Village Board asked the owners of Center for Dental Excellence to revise their proposal for economic incentives from the village. The dental practice at 19615 Governors Highway is greatly expanding its physical space and service offerings. Plans call for a 4,000 square-foot addition to the current building. CDE[Read More…]