The Technology Department at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will be purchasing 700 Chromebooks for student use and updating the school’s computer network using a $510,000 expenditure approved by the District 233 school board May 15. Technology Department Director Gary Posing said the district has about 3,000 Chromebook laptop computers and is[Read More…]
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Homewood Farmers Market launches summer season on May 26
The Village of Homewood will begin its summer-long celebration of local farm bounty on Saturday with the launch of a new Farmers’ Market season. The market will be held every Saturday through Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Martin Avenue Square, 18020 Martin Ave. The popular Wednesday[Read More…]
Musical improv team performs benefit Friday
The 23 Miles South Theatre in Homewood will present The Tony Stanzas musical improv team in a benefit performance at 7 p.m. Friday, May 25, on the lower level stage at St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway in Homewood. The Tony Stanzas will take suggestions at the opening of[Read More…]
Remodeling at Churchill School first step on space needs
The Homewood District 153 school board agreed to plan for long-term needs in its three schools and gave the green light to a short-term remodeling job at Churchill School in the interim. Classrooms surround an open space in Wing 3 of the Churchill building and accelerated math programs are now[Read More…]
Triumph building purchase on board agenda Tuesday
Homewood officials have reached an agreement to purchase a vacant building that has for some time been featured in its plans for downtown redevelopment. Trustees on Tuesday will have an opportunity to approve a contract on the building at 2033-2045 Ridge Road and 18042-18044 Martin Avenue, commonly referred to as[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly honored for efforts on behalf of older workers
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., was honored by the Community Assistance Programs (CAPs) at a May luncheon, for her advocacy work on behalf of the unemployed mature adults. Kelly, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, sponsored the Today’s American Dream Act bill in the House of Representatives that includes specific[Read More…]
NASA probe launching this summer is named for former H-F resident
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.
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…]
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