The first winter weather advisory of the season will go into effect this afternoon and extend to Wednesday morning. Snow is expected to begin this afternoon, mainly after 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The chance of precipitation is 90%, but accumulation should be less than half an[Read More…]
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Illinois prepares to administer new COVID-19 relief benefits
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced Monday that it remains committed to implementing newly announced federal unemployment benefits and relief measures as quickly and effectively as possible. After nearly a week of delays, President Donald Trump signed the omnibus spending bill, H.R. 133, on Sunday. IDES and state[Read More…]
Flossmoor mayoral candidate Lakshmi Emory wants to offer authentic, inclusive leadership
Dr. Lakshmi Emory announced in early December her intention to run for Flossmoor mayor in the April 6 election and officially filed her nomination papers Dec. 14. She joins Michelle Nelson — who this summer announced her intention to run — on the ballot.
New car will help Blue Island grandmother deal with tragedy and new family
D161 heads to holiday break with timetable but remaining uncertainties about reopening
Flossmoor School District 161 officials are still on the fence about what criteria will prompt them to consider the reopening of their schools to wide-scale in-person learning, but there is now a tentative timetable in place to make those decisions. Superintendent Dana Smith presented the timeline Monday, Dec. 14, during[Read More…]
D161 reduces educational support staff by seven employees as remote learning continues
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education followed through on a plan to reduce the educational support staff by seven positions as its schools have remained closed to large-scale in-person learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The school board voted 6-0 on Monday, Dec. 14, to honorably dismiss two in-house[Read More…]
Hopeful candidates take first step toward joining H-F area elected boards
Filing has been completed for persons seeking elected office on local boards in Homewood and Flossmoor for schools, parks, village government and libraries. During the one-week filing period, hopeful candidates submitted petitions and other paperwork, the first step toward getting on the ballot for the consolidated election next April 6.[Read More…]
Juneteenth recognized as holiday by Cook County
Juneteenth got another boost Thursday when the Cook County Commission voted to make the observance of African American emancipation a county holiday. Flossmoor officials recently announced support for a local Juneteenth parade and festival in 2021 that will be organized by You Matter 2, a local youth empowerment organization. Cook[Read More…]
Berman honored by Decalogue Society for service in legal, Jewish communities
Debbie Berman of Flossmoor was honored with the 2020 Decalogue Society Award for her many contributions to both the legal and Jewish communities. The award, presented during a Decalogue Society ceremony in November, recognizes Berman as someone who exemplifies, through her actions and achievements, the core principles of the Decalogue[Read More…]
Pastor David Speerbrecker retires after 28 years of faithful leadership
Pastor David Speerbrecker, Homewood’s longest serving clergyman, is retiring after 28 years at Salem Lutheran Church and more than 40 years in ministry.
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