With the arrival of winter weather, construction activities at Parker Junior High School are moving inside. Construction crews are striving to nearly completely seal off the Parker addition so that work can continue indoors during cold weather months, Gerald Guy told the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education on[Read More…]
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Take a break from shopping: Homewood Fire Department to host Black Friday blood drive
The Homewood Fire Department will host it’s annual Black Friday blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at 17950 Dixie Highway. To schedule an appointment call LifeSource at1-877-543-3768 or register online click here. Walk-ins are welcome.
Hammock sworn in as Homewood utility supervisor
Village Clerk Marilyn Thomas,left, congratulates HarryHammock after he took theoath of office for Public Worksutility supervisor. Harry Hammock took the oath of office at the Homewood board of trustees meeting Tuesday, Nov. 25, officially becoming the village’s utility supervisor. Public Works Director John Schaefer announced the appointment and read a[Read More…]
Putting up holiday decorations? Don’t throw away broken light strings
Photo courtesy of the Villageof Flossmoor e-newsletter. Broken or unwanted holiday light strings can be recycled, according to the latest Village of Flossmoor e-newsletter. Residents can drop off broken or unwanted lights beginning from Nov. 24 through Jan. 19 at these locations: Flossmoor Village Hall (Police Department Entrance) HF Ice Arena HF Racquet Club Irons[Read More…]
A sharp eye could pay off for Homewood residents during the holiday season
Every snowflake might be different in nature. But in downtown Homewood, the decorative snowflakes displayed on light poles are all the same — except one. Village President Richard Hofeld announced at the end of the Tuesday, Nov. 25, board of trustees meeting that anyone who spots the lighted snowflake with a[Read More…]
Hastings announces new bill to counter problems with SB 16
Hastings State Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Tinley Park) announced a new bill, Senate Bill 3673, that would address concerns with the Senate Bill 16, a proposal to make school funding more equitable across the state. South suburban school district officials and parents have been concerned that SB 16 would significantly reduce their[Read More…]
Trustees give lukewarm reception to amusement tax reduction proposal
A proposal to reduce the village amusement tax from 5 percent to 2 percent met with a mixed response from the board of trustees Tuesday, Aug. 26. The measure was tabled until a local business requesting the reduction, Brunswick Zone XL, can provide more information. At issue was whether the[Read More…]
Flossmoor District 161 students make significant improvement in ISAT scores
Students at every Flossmoor District 161 school showed academic improvement on this year’s state mandated Illinois Standard Achievement Test. Overall, this year’s ISAT scores show District 161 students moving from the lower half of the state’s school systems in 2013 to the upper 45 percent, said Dr. Clay Graham, an[Read More…]
Help Thomas Photographic Services help those in need during the holiday season
Your generosity can make a difference in the life of someone who uses the support services of South Suburban Family Shelter, and you, in turn, could be the beneficiary of great photo services. Everyone who drops off donations for those in need through Dec. 18 at Thomas Photographic Studios, 18750 Dixie Highway, will[Read More…]
Hart Junior High students show they know their Constitutional history and issues
Why do we recognize the Treaty of Paris? Do you know which of the original articles of the United States Constitution talks about taxation? What was the end result of Shay’s Rebellion? James Hart Junior High students pose withU.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (fourth from right)Friday, Nov. 21. Maybe you left[Read More…]
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