Andy Offutt Irwin Bil Lepp April brings two evenings of stellar storytelling to Homewood, according to news releases from Homewood Public Library and Homewood Stories. The library will host two internationally recognized tellers, Andy Offutt Irwin and Bil Lepp, in a show for adults at 7 p.m. Monday, April 20. [Read More…]

As Flossmoor School District 161 continues work on a five-year strategic plan, parents and other residents are being asked to weigh in on areas of concern in the local schools. In a March 27 message to the district community, Superintendent Craig Doster asked stakeholders to complete a survey on several[Read More…]

The voters in Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 gave the incumbents their support on Tuesday. Election results show John Farrell, Tim Wenckus, Debbie Berman and Jody Scariano won four-year terms on the board in what one member said is a mandate to continue the work they have been doing for the students of[Read More…]

With only 148 votes separating the first and fourth place finishers, the race for the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education was the tightest contest on Election Day 2015. Three of six candidates — one incumbent and two newcomers — prevailed in Tuesday’s school board election. Incumbents came out on top[Read More…]

The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Board granted tenure to 13 teachers starting with the 2015-16 school year. These teachers have successfully completed four years of probationary status and were recommended to the board by Superintendent Von Mansfield, Principal Ryan Pitcock and department chairpersons. Tenure was approved for Courtney Alexander, applied academics; Mary Kate Pack, Jeanne[Read More…]

Election results for local government offices from the Cook County Clerk’s website:  Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 Board of Education, four seatsRegistered Voters: 32,550 | Ballots Cast: 4,573 | Turnout: 14.05 percent40 of 40 Precincts ReportedDebbie L Berman, 18.06 percent, 2,778John Farrell, 17.38 percent, 2,674Jody Scariano, 15.6 percent, 2,400Tim Wenckus,[Read More…]

After serving in the military, veterans and their families are entitled to various benefits.  The Homewood Public Library is hosting a veterans benefits fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, with organizations that can provide information on veterans’ opportunities and benefits. Representatives will be available to answer questions[Read More…]

Janet Burke and her third-grade class. (Provided Photo) Janet Burke, a third grade teacher at Serena Hills School, will be honored Saturday as a finalist for the 2015 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching. Burke is one of 30 Golden Apple finalists from throughout the Chicago area. They will be[Read More…]

Polls are open today until 7 p.m. Anyone who isn’t sure where to vote or who’s on the ballot can find out at the Cook County Clerk’s website. Election judges at Thornton Township Precinct 67 in Homewood said the turnout had been light during the morning hours.  Related stories:Polls open[Read More…]

Construction of Flossmoor’s long-awaited Meijer superstore will begin by the end of April, village officials said Monday. Mayor Paul Braun said plans for a groundbreaking ceremony are being formalized as work on the 192,000-square-foot Meijer store is set to begin. The store, to be built on the north side of[Read More…]