Homewood School District 153 will have a balanced budget with a surplus when the current budget year ends Sept. 30. School Business Manager John Gibson said at the Sept. 24 board of education meeting this is the first year since 2011 the district’s numbers have looked so good. The final[Read More…]
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IJP Block Party provides Oktoberfest fun for families
The annual Infant Jesus of Prague Block Party returns Saturday, Oct. 6. The family fun at 1131 Douglas Ave. in Flossmoor will last from 5 to 9 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand, including Cheesies, Warm Belly Bakery, American Glory, Los Portales and Joey’s Red Hots. Beer vendors will[Read More…]
Three D153 students earn the Dockweiler Award for their efforts
Outstanding effort by three students in Homewood District 153 won them top honors Monday, Sept. 24, as each was presented the Tom Dockweiler Award. Tom Dockweiler, for whom the award is named, retired from the board after 20 years of service. During his tenure he said it was always his[Read More…]
Shots fired on Flossmoor street Friday, police say
Flossmoor police Friday responded to a report of shots being fired in a residential neighborhood. According to a community alert posted on Sept. 28, two shots were fired at about 2:40 p.m. at the intersection of Wallace Drive and Park Drive. Police said the incident took place following a confrontation[Read More…]
Newcomer versus regulars in Homewood’s annual Chili Cook-off
When the chili contestants face off on Saturday to see who’s the best in Homewood’s annual Chili Cook-off, there will be a new cook taking aim at the old pros. Homewood’s Fall Fest runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. The cook-off contest judging starts at 2 p.m. and[Read More…]
Candlelight vigil Oct. 1 marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month
South Suburban Family Shelter will hold a candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, to mark the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The gathering will be at the Irwin Park Bandshell, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. The event will include music, survivor testimonies and an exhibit of T-shirts[Read More…]
D-161 construction projects closer to completion, officials say
Flossmoor District 161 officials are at odds with the construction company working to finish air conditioning at Parker Junior High School and air and heating systems at Heather Hill School over what extent the projects are complete. Associate Superintendent Frances LaBella updated the school board Monday on the status[Read More…]
D233 board invites community comments for its 5-year strategic plan
Homewood-Flossmoor High School is asking the community to join with District 233 board members as they begin work on a new strategic plan for H-F. There are three opportunities open to community members, and each require varied amounts of commitment. The easiest way to offer input is through an online[Read More…]
Flossmoor School Board revisits concerns on tax levy, class size
Flossmoor District 161 school board members Monday began deliberations on whether to approve a 2.1 percent increase in the property tax levy that will fund next year’s budget. Board members asked Associate Superintendent Frances LaBella to bring back estimated levy figures based on a flat rate and one that rises[Read More…]
Prospective owner of Family Wine and Liquors applies for license
Homewood trustees approved a motion Tuesday that will help pave the way for a new owner at Family Wine & Liquors at 18707 Dixie Highway. Current owners Butch and Tony Giralimo appeared before trustees to explain the reasons for the sale.
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