U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., is hosting a Housing Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, at the Lan-Oak Park District office, 2550 178th Street, Lansing. Participants will have the opportunity to apply for a loan modification. They also can learn about foreclosure prevention, first-time[Read More…]
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Early spring weather helps Coyote Run set record opening
The exceptionally warm February weather pushed the opening day for Coyote Run Golf Course up by three weeks. There have been 600 rounds of golf played since Friday. The original targeted opening date for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District course was March 10, but Tom Denklau, the course manager, opened the[Read More…]
Two administrators make the grade
They work in Homewood schools by day. But for months, they were students themselves. At its February meeting, the District 153 school board announced James Hart School Principal Scott McAlister had earned his superintendent’s certificate, and Melanie Mandisodza achieved the state approved special education director certificate.
Early-morning blaze sends Flossmoor family to rooftop
Firefighters Monday rescued a Flossmoor family of four from their roof as their home was engulfed in flames. The family members – the mother, father and two children – did not appear to be injured. They were taken by ambulance to Advocate South Suburban Hospital for observation, said Matt Berk,[Read More…]
Flossmoor library board selects new director
The Flossmoor Public Library has a new director. Aaron Carlin will take over as library director on March 13. He replaces Megan Millen, the director for the past 14 years. Last November she became director of the Joliet library system. Carlin was previously manager of the Randall Oaks branch in[Read More…]
Chocolate lovers walked away happy from 15th annual Homewood Chocolate Fest
Chocolate lovers had their fill of “sweetastic,” “delicious,” “terrific” treats at Homewood’s 15th annual Chocolate Fest on Saturday, Feb. 18. It didn’t matter if they left the Homewood Auditorium with mouth-watering treats from the dozens of vendors or got in line for samples provided by the chocolate bake-off contestants. The[Read More…]
Prescription drug collection box installed at Flossmoor Village Hall
It’s a gray metal box, not quite three feet tall, in place at the main entrance of Flossmoor Village Hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The modest receptacle, which was installed this week, has an important function as a collection box for unused prescription drugs.
New Homewood-Flossmoor principal expected to be appointed on Tuesday
Homewood-Flossmoor District 233 officials announced late Friday, Feb. 17, that a former H-F High School administrator has been selected to be the new high school principal. The Board of Education is expected to make the appointment of Dr. Jerry Lee Anderson official at its meeting Tuesday.
Search for new assistant village manager to begin in Homewood
Homewood will soon begin a search for an assistant village manager following the resignation of Michael Marzal, which became effective Jan. 27. At the village board meeting Feb. 14, trustees voted unanimously to accept Marzal’s letter of resignation and release. The action, which was part of the meeting’s omnibus[Read More…]
Drama Group presents Good People’ comedy
The Drama Group presents “Good People,” a 2011 Tony Award winning comedy, at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 24 and 25, and March 2, 3 and 4 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 26 and March 5, at the studio, 330 W. 202nd St., Chicago Heights. The play takes place in the[Read More…]
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