Churchill School students proudly display their “Never Give Up” awards presented for their persistence in the classroom. (Provided photo) Churchill School hosted its Never Give Up Awards ceremony for a group of third, fourth and fifth grade honorees who went above and beyond the required effort in the classroom during the[Read More…]
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Candidates for the Flossmoor Library Board of Trustees
There are three four-year seats at stake on the Flossmoor Public Library board. Candidates are Kimberly Mitchell, Nancy Disabato, Leslie Kimmons, Jane Harper, Dominique Bordelon-Bristol and Natasha Bergeron. Disabato, Harper and Bergeron are incumbents.One unexpired two-year seat is also on the ballot for the Flossmoor library board. Derrick Hayes is[Read More…]
District 161 Golden Apple finalist recalls journey to teaching excellence
Andrea Beaty, a fourth grade teacher for Flossmoor District 161 at Serena Hills School in Chicago Heights, will be among 34 finalists recognized for this year’s Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching.
Hart’s bands Tuesday concert is preview for regional performances
The James Hart School Symphonic and Jazz Bands will give a concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, at the school, 18820 Morgan Ave., Homewood. The Jazz Band’s set list will include jazz standards made famous by Count Basie and Fats Waller. The Symphonic Band repertoire will include[Read More…]
Candidates for Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners
Two six-year seats are at stake on the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District board. Candidates are Brent Bachus, Terrence F. Wright, Brit G. Volini, Dallas Collins and Dr. Louis C. Rutland. Bachus and Collins are incumbents. Two candidates are running for an unexpired two-year term on the park board. They are Christina[Read More…]
Candidates for the Homewood School District 153
Candidates are Gregory V. Lawrence, Deborah Smith Havighorst and Shelly F. Marks. All are incumbents. Gregory V. LawrenceEducation: Master of Science in Education, Chicago State University, 1991.Occupation: Retired 2014.Current employer: Previously Dean of Student Development, South Suburban College, 2000-2014.Incumbent: I am an incumbent in this office. I am completing my 12th[Read More…]
Candidates for the Village of Homewood Board of Trustees
Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld and Village Clerk Marilyn Thomas are running for re-election unopposed. Four candidates are running for three trustee positions on the Homewood Village Board. They are Lawrence Burnson, Anne Colton, Barbara Dawkins and Jennifer “Jen” Sjoblom. Burnson, Colton and Dawkins are incumbents. Andre Thames is registered as a write-in[Read More…]
Candidates for Homewood-Flossmoor District 233 Board of Education
Seven candidates are running for three board of education seats in Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233. Candidates are P. Andrew Lindstrom, Gerald L. Pauling II, Richard T. Lites, Steven R. Anderson, Beth A. LaRocca, Annette N. Bannon and Eric D. Grant. Lindstrom, Pauling and Lites are incumbents. Eric Grant[Read More…]
Candidates for the Village of Flossmoor Board of Trustees
Two candidates are seeking the mayor’s position in Flossmoor. They are Paul S. Braun and Jeanne “Gigi” Gummerson. Arnold R. Crater filed to compete for the position but announced on Feb. 28 that he would not be able to serve if elected and was in the process of withdrawing his[Read More…]
Candidates for Flossmoor School District 161
Nine candidates are running for four seats on the Flossmoor School District 161 board of education. They are Misha Lynn Blackman, LaCael Palmer Pratt, Melissa Stilts, Stephen Paredes, Carolyn Griggs, Isaac D. Harris, Jadey Ryndak, Kelli Bentley and Cameron Nelson. Paredes is an incumbent. Three other incumbents — Timijanel Boyd Odom, Lisa[Read More…]
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