A new superintendent has been named in Flossmoor School District 161. Dana Smith’s appointment to the district’s top executive position was announced at Monday’s board of education meeting. Smith will assume his new role June 1.
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Homewood fix-it expert shares his home maintenance skills with others
Some people are experts in one area. Others know a little bit about a lot of things. And then there are people who seem to know how to do it all, like Kirk Powers of Homewood, who works independently doing home maintenance and home improvement projects.
Posse Foundation selects 3 H-F students for college scholarships
Three outstanding seniors at Homewood-Flossmoor High School are receiving college scholarships after being named 2017 Posse Scholars.
Flossmoor District 161 announces appointment of new superintendent
A new superintendent has been named in Flossmoor School District 161. Dana Smith’s appointment to the district’s top executive position was announced at Monday’s board of education meeting. Smith will assume his new role June 1.
Homewood fix-it expert shares home maintenance skills with others
Some people are experts in one area. Others know a little bit about a lot of things. And then there are people who seem to know how to do it all, like Kirk Powers of Homewood, who works independently doing home maintenance and home improvement projects.
Call goes out for blood donors
LifeSource is looking for blood donors to meet the needs of trauma victims and others. The measured snowfall on Monday had a negative impact on blood donations. “We’re asking all eligible donors to make a donation appointment now to help ensure blood products are available for patients in[Read More…]
Deadline nears for ordering ‘Pets on Parade’ statues
Time is running out for businesses to purchase statues for the “Pets on Parade” fundraiser for the South Suburban Humane Society. Applications for this fundraiser are due on Wednesday, March 15. The art project will kick off at this year’s Homewood Art and Garden Street Fair on June 9 and[Read More…]
Vote by Friday for Gov. Rauner to visit H-F art students
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Fine Arts Department is in a competition to have Gov. Bruce Rauner come to visit H-F classrooms.
Milord Studio Theatre honors Homewood couple’s 50 years of service
The Drama Group has found a way to honor Paul and Maureen Milord of Homewood for their 50 years of dedicated volunteerism. The group renamed its theater space The Milord Studio Theatre.
Park Board prioritizes spending for 2017-18 budget
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District commissioners met with staff on March 7 to review plans for upcoming expenses in the next budget year. The Homewood-Flossmoor area’s equalized assessed valuation (EAV) has been dropping, causing the park district to lose tax revenue. Commissioners went through the list and thanked staff for[Read More…]


