Looking for a place school children can learn with others? The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is offering various spaces for rent for families and/or pods of remote learners. These spaces have access to Wi-Fi, are sanitized following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, and give students access to outdoor spaces[Read More…]
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H-F broadcast, video students win awards
PSC Foundation Scholarship Classic is Oct. 5
The Prairie State College Foundation is hosting the 27th annual Scholarship Classic at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor on Monday, Oct. 5. Registrations for the annual event are being accepted through Monday, Sept. 28. Golfers can also support the scholarship fund by taking the option of scheduling a tee time[Read More…]
Izaak Walton invites photos for second annual calendar project
The Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve Photo Committee announced this week the launch of the second annual calendar photo competition, “More Seasons of Izaak Walton/2021.” Last year, more than 200 photos were entered into the competition for a spot on the calendar “Seasons of Izaak Walton/2020,” showing the preserve in different[Read More…]
Office Max announces Homewood store will close
Signs posted throughout the Homewood OfficeMax store at 17825 Halsted St. recently announce that the store will be closing. Shera Bishop, senior communication specialist for Office Depot, the parent company of OfficeMax, said the closing sale began Sept. 17, and the store would close for good on Nov. 14. “Office[Read More…]
After School Club designed to give kids outdoor activities
If at the end of the school day your child wants some play time, the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s “After School Club” could be the solution. This program of outdoor activities for children 6 to 12 years old meets from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Fridays at the Irwin Community[Read More…]
H-F High board approves budget, asks for additional efficiencies
The District 233 school board gave unanimous support to a $58.15 million budget at its Sept. 15 board meeting. Business Manager Lawrence Cook said total projected revenue is estimated at $58.15 million with expenses estimated at $57.93 million. That will leave the district with a projected surplus of $221,740. The[Read More…]
State agencies stress the importance of disaster preparedness for older residents
Disasters can strike at anytime and anywhere. That’s why, as part of as part of National Preparedness Month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) are encouraging older Illinoisans and their caregivers to set aside time this month to prepare for potential emergencies. “Illinois is[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly announces federal grant for job and business creation
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., announced an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant totaling more than $578,000 for the Supply Chain Innovation Center and Business Incubator (SCICBI), an Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) hub on the campus of Governors State University. Flossmoor resident Reggie Greenwood is the director of SCICBI. “I’m so pleased[Read More…]
Cook County in need of election judges
The Cook County Board of Elections is in need of election judges to work in the polls for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, election and for early voting polls. All U.S. citizens who are registered to vote can serve as a judge. This year, state law has been changed to accommodate[Read More…]
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