Steve Anderson, Annette Bannon and Beth Larocca each pledge the Homewood-Flossmoor High School community will have transparency in all board dealings. On Tuesday, April 4, they defeated three incumbents – Richard Lites, Gerald Pauling and Andy Lindstrom – and challenger Eric Grant in a seven-way race for three four-year terms[Read More…]
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Flossmoor candidates say divided race generated community spirit
Despite the outcome on Tuesday night, candidates on opposing sides in Flossmoor’s village election agreed that the local race has invigorated the community.
Voters oust incumbents on H-F High School board, but most officials re-elected
In a stunning repudiation of the status quo in Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233, voters Tuesday rejected three school board incumbents. Three challengers — Steve Anderson, Annette Bannon and Beth Laroccca — won seats on the board. [Updated at 10:10 a.m.]
Identity released of driver whose vehicle went into Dolphin Lake on Friday
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office has released the identity of the driver who died Friday, March 31, after his car went into Dolphin Lake in Homewood. Larry Bowen, 53, of Homewood, was pronounced dead at 10:04 a.m. Friday, according to the medical examiner’s office. The cause and manner of[Read More…]
Local polling places
It’s time to vote for local leaders. Polls will be open Tuesday, April 4, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Here is a list of polling places in Homewood and Flossmoor.
H-F student’s push pin art leads to award-winning design
Homewood-Flossmoor High School junior Taylor Ausley was looking for a unique way to display her creativity. She chose to use the simple push pin.
A sign of spring: Ballfield clean-up begins
After a soggy week, the weather finally improved, just in time for the first ballfield clean-up day sponsored by Homewood Baseball and Softball (HBS) on Saturday morning.
Hart band earns top rating at district contest
The James Hart School Symphonic Band has qualified for the State Festival after earning a Division I rating at the Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) District VI Organizational Contest. The Homewood students will be at the April 29 IGSMA State Festival meet in Tinley Park. This was[Read More…]
Paid sick time bill advances to Illinois Senate
Legislation proposed by Illinois Sen. Toi Hutchinson, D-Chicago Heights, would provide for all workers in Illinois to have paid sick leave. Her proposal, Senate Bill 1296, has moved to the Senate floor after passing out of the Senate Labor Committee the week of March 27. If approved, Illinois would[Read More…]
Curt Schubert new CFO at Marian Catholic
Curt Schubert has joined the administrative staff at Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights as its chief financial officer (CFO). Schubert has 10 years of experience as a CFO at The Children’s Place Association, a child welfare organization in Chicago. He also has worked at Lutheran Social Services[Read More…]
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