Michael Peddle started his home rule presentation on Feb. 25 by declaring that he intentionally had violated his usual policy and had not done his homework on the specifics of the issue before Homewood voters March 20. “I want to be able to speak to you on home rule as[Read More…]
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GSU Dance Company Brings the Big Screen to Life
Governors State University students will present their annual dance festival at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8, with performances inspired by the big screen. The performance will be at the Center for Performing Arts at GSU. The program, “Dance to the Movies,” is directed by Megan Lindsay who also choreographed[Read More…]
H-F art students win top prizes and scholarships in two competitions
The weather Saturday morning at the start of the annual Foundation 153 Fund Run was a bit north of humid, a bit south of drizzle, but not soggy enough to dampen the spirits of between 250 and 300 runners and walkers out to support the Homewood school district. Following the[Read More…]
Snow day adds to school year as boards approve 2018-19 calendars
That snow day schools took Feb. 9 will extend this school year by a day. Homewood District 153 and Flossmoor District 161 will count June 7 as a make-up day. Homewood-Flossmoor High School information was not available. Schools add an extra five days to their calendars at the end of[Read More…]
Partnering for a smooth transition: Flossmoor Hills outgoing principal mentoring her successor
When classes start at Flossmoor Hills School in August, Haley Marti, the incoming principal, will feel the thrill a new school year brings. Unlike most new administrators, she will also feel the confidence that comes with experience thanks to a unique mentoring program developed by her predecessor, outgoing Principal Patricia[Read More…]
Homewood PTA entered 33 art works in national contest
Back row from left: Jenesys K. Harris, Homewood PTA President Josh Eiesenberg, District 153 Superintendent Dale Mitchell, Camille Byrd O’Quin. Middle row from left: Madison Scheneidenwind, Sophia O’Quin, Abigail O’Quin, Shane Jursa, Gehrig Lucas, Tyler Wilson. Front row from left: Gavin Jursa, Jessie Jursa. (Provided photo) Homewood District 153 had 21 students participate in[Read More…]
Kelly asks for funding for gun violence research
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., joined with other members of the House of Representatives on Feb. 22 in calling on Speaker Paul Ryan to allow debate and a vote on legislation to repeal the Dickey Amendment and provide adequate funding for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention to conduct[Read More…]
G&G bar night bingo March1-15 2018
School supplies in an aisle at the Homewood Office Max. (Photos by Tom Houlihan) As students return to the classroom, back to school shopping can be overwhelming, pricey and time consuming. It’s not uncommon for kids, some as young as 6 or 7, to head to school with more than 20 required[Read More…]
G&G Ladies Night AS March1-15 2018
Two bills sponsored by State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) to increase stability for the thousands of Illinois families who rely on the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) were signed into law on Friday, Aug. 17. House Bill 4965, brings Illinois in line with federal law by moving to[Read More…]
March 2018 e-edition
Homewood police are investigating a report of shots fired in the 17600 block of Halsted Street early Sunday morning. Officers responded to the area at 4:56 a.m. after receiving a report of shots fired. They found shell casings in the roadway, according to Homewood police. No injuries were reported, and[Read More…]
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