NASA has named the first mission to fly a spacecraft directly into the sun’s atmosphere in honor of Prof. Eugene Parker, a pioneering physicist at the University of Chicago, and former resident of Homewood and Flossmoor.
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H-F High uses arts to recognize outstanding astrophysicist’s achievements
How do you honor a neighbor who is a renowned scientist credited with discovering theories on solar wind? Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s fine arts program took on the task Saturday, May 12, in a spectacular presentation of visual, sound and fine art by more than 500 students to pay tribute to astrophysicist[Read More…]
Flossmoor students inducted into Marian Catholic National Honor Society
Four Flossmoor students were among 88 juniors and seniors recently inducted into the Marian Catholic High School National Honor Society. Calyn Brumley, Riley Driscoll, Erin Kelly and Jacob Klupchak were inducted during a ceremony on Thursday, May 10. The distinction recognizes outstanding students for their achievements in scholarship, character, leadership[Read More…]
District 153 adopts new science curriculum programs
The District 153 school board agreed to update its science curriculum for all grades using two programs that teachers have piloted this school year. The board voted Monday, May 14, to spend $98,770 for contracts with four companies for Mystery Science curriculum and support materials kindergarten through fifth grade, and[Read More…]
Metra to end website ticket sales
Metra announced recently that because of declining internet ticket sales, the company will eliminate website ticket sales, including recurring orders and one-time sales of monthly passes and 10-ride tickets. The last day to purchase a monthly pass on the website will be June 20, and the last day to purchase[Read More…]
Park board adopts $13.25 million budget for 2018-19
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District board of commissioners adopted the 2018-19 budget at its meeting Tuesday, May 15. The district shows revenue at $13,251,638 marking an increase of $214,029 or 1.6 percent over the previous year. In the corporate fund, the district’s main operating fund, property tax revenues make up nearly[Read More…]
Park officials hope third time’s the charm for Irwin Park tree
The tree in Irwin Park, which residents affectionately call the Christmas tree, needs to be replaced — again. The tree lost its leaves in recent weeks. It is the second replacement tree that failed to thrive following the loss of a 60-foot tree that was toppled by high winds in March 2016.
D161 board welcomes new Heather Hills principal
Heather Hills School in Flossmoor will have a new principal July 1. At its meeting Monday, May 14, the District 161 board approved the hiring of Ashley Holland. The board also approved the curriculum for the proposed STEAM lab at Serena Hills School and discussed a plan for restructuring student[Read More…]
Local police officers take to the roofs Friday to help Special Olympics
Local police officers will be taking to the rooftops on Friday, not as part of a surveillance operation but to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics. It’s the annual Cop on a Roof event.
Rep. Kelly sponsors legislation to advance maternal health
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., is sponsoring legislation in Congress to address the rise in maternal mortality rates. She announced the legislation, MOMMA Act, at a press conference May 12 at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial in Harvey. Kelly, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, is chair of the Congressional Black[Read More…]