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The Illinois School Report Card shows students in Homewood District 153 improved by 10 points in English/Language Arts, 6 points in science, and had a slight dip in math scores in the 2023-24 school year testing. Data on the Illinois School Report Card was made available by the Illinois State[Read More…]
Jerry Skafgaard, the long-time store manager of Walt’s Food Center in Homewood, died suddenly on Wednesday, Oct. 31. He was 60 years old. Skafgaard had worked for the Walt’s organization for 44 years. Shoppers knew him as “Jerry from Walt’s” and recognized him for his caring manner. Outside of work,[Read More…]
On Friday, Nov. 1, Cook County officials and local residents came together to celebrate Día de Los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”). Held annually on Nov. 1 and 2, Día de los Muertos is a traditional Meso-American holiday dedicated to the ancestors; it honors both death and the cycle of[Read More…]
Pumpkin Smash. H-F Park District will host its annual pumpkin smash composting event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coyote Run Golf Course. “Don’t Trash it, Smash it! The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off jack-o-lanterns to be[Read More…]
The regional final on Oct. 31 was the right time for Frances Smith to come through, but that’s just what she does for Homewood-Flossmoor girls volleyball. A year ago, the Vikings senior had 132 kills. This season she was asked to take a different role, one that garnered a little[Read More…]
Note: Maria Pappas is the Cook County Treasurer. If you still owe property taxes that were due in 2023, you’re running out of time to avoid the Annual Tax Sale. State law requires that the Cook County Treasurer conduct an annual sale of delinquent property taxes. To find out if[Read More…]
Friday, Nov. 1 Everybody. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Theatre Program will present “Everybody,” its fall production, at 4 and 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. “Everybody” by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins “is a modern riff on the 15th century morality play ‘Everyman.’ This play is most appropriate for audiences ages 13 and[Read More…]
Eight AmeriCorps/City Year members are working at Parker Junior High this year as part of a pilot program that expands the program outside of Chicago. Seven math and English language arts classrooms have a permanent City Year member, referred to as a Corps member, who spends most school days assisting[Read More…]
Janice R. Andersen, 88, of St. Joseph, passed on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starksmenchinger.com. Janice was born February 6, 1936, in Tyler, TX, to Hubert & Lola[Read More…]
Trick or Treat hosted by the Village of Homewood. Four village locations will be handing out full-sized candy bars to trick or treaters from 3 to 5 p.m. Visit village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, the police and fire departments at 17950 Dixie Highway and the Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway.[Read More…]
