Communications, test scores and diversity were major topics of discussion at the District 233 school board candidate forum in preparation for the April 4 election. Three incumbents on the Homewood-Flossmoor High School board – Richard Lites, Gerald Pauling and Andy Lindstrom – are facing challengers Steven Anderson, Eric Grant,[Read More…]
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Early voting opens throughout Cook County
Early voting began Monday, March 20, in Cook County. The early voting period will end April 3, the day before the consolidated election, according to the Cook County Clerk’s website. South suburban early voting sites in the Homewood-Flossmoor area include: Matteson Community Center, 20642 Matteson Ave., Matteson. Open 9 a.m. to[Read More…]
Firm will help Flossmoor with branding, marketing efforts
Flossmoor has hired a marketing company to assist with the village’s branding efforts. According to a March 17 email notice, the village chose the Grillo Group after vetting proposals from a group of marketing and branding companies. “Over the next few months, Grillo Group will work with the village and[Read More…]
Homewood village board gives nod to variances for retro Grady’s on Harwood
A popular Homewood restaurant, formerly known as Grady’s Grille, re-opened on Monday, March 20, as Grady’s Snack N’ Dine featuring a ’70s and ’80s theme. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be available. The restaurant at 18147 Harwood Ave. also will be identified with three new exterior signs complementing the new[Read More…]
H-F teachers select three candidates in school board race
The Homewood-Flossmoor Education Organization (HFEO) has endorsed incumbents Gerald Pauling and Andy Lindstrom and newcomer Eric Grant for election to the District 233 school board on April 4.
Homewood incumbents make pitch for building on village’s strengths
Homewood’s five incumbent candidates for village office made a case for their leadership and promised to build on successes during a candidate forum Saturday, March 18, sponsored by the local League of Women Voters (LWV) chapter and co-sponsored by the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle. Two trustee challengers ― Jennifer “Jen” Sjoblom whose[Read More…]
Homewood hires Mesaros as director of economic development
Homewood officials announced Friday, March 17, that the village has hired Angela Mesaros as director of economic development. She starts work on Monday, March 20.
Local organization hosts forum with Democratic candidate for governor
H-F residents had a chance to hear from a candidate for governor on Sunday, March 5, when Ameya Pawar, currently serving as alderman for Chicago’s 47th Ward, outlined his platform and answered questions from the audience of about 60 people at a forum hosted by the local chapter of Action[Read More…]
Flossmoor’s Citizen Police Academy gives residents closer look at law enforcement
At a time when the law enforcement profession often finds itself the target of public criticism, it’s possible for police officers and the residents they serve to respectfully discuss how and why police do what they do. This is evident in Flossmoor, where the nine-year-old Citizen Police Academy has 20[Read More…]
‘Bigger and better’ Recyclepalooza returns to Flossmoor May 6
Recyclepalooza, the ultimate spring cleaning event, returns to Flossmoor on May 6. The recycling event, started last year by the Village of Flossmoor Green Committee, will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at Parker Junior High School, 210 School St.
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