Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced the deadline for homeowners to apply for property tax exemptions is Friday, May 15. Exemptions are property tax savings that contribute to lowering a property owner’s tax bill. “My goal is to ensure that homeowners receive all the money-saving exemptions to which they are[Read More…]
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District 161 approves adding a full-day prekindergarten program
The Flossmoor District 161 school board found a solution to its need for more pre-kindergarten services. At its April 27 meeting the board accepted a plan that will be cost-neutral while creating a full-day Preschool for All program at Flossmoor Hills School. At its March meeting, the board discussed how[Read More…]
04.30.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children from birth to 2.5 years old and their caregivers. There will be stories, songs, bubbles and free play in the Rauch Reading Room from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Register here. Planting Day. Join the University of Illinois Extension team of[Read More…]
H-F’s musical production of ‘The Little Mermaid’ nominated for best in state award
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School spring musical “The Little Mermaid” has been nominated for best production honors, and three students have been nominated for individual awards in the 2026 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards program. “The Little Mermaid” is the story of Ariel, a teenage mermaid who dreams of becoming[Read More…]
District 161 superintendent search shifting into high gear
By mid-May, representatives of BWP Associates will be giving District 161 school board members a look at candidates for the superintendent’s position. Superintendent Dana Smith announced to the board in February that he would be stepping down after nine years with the district. He has been named superintendent for Community[Read More…]
Flossmoor School District 161 schools earn national recognition for building culture of belonging
Flossmoor School District 161 announced on Tuesday, April 28, that Flossmoor Hills Elementary School and Serena Hills Elementary School have both been named 2025–2026 Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase Schools. The national recognition highlights each school’s intentional focus on relationships, student engagement and creating a positive learning environment. Under the[Read More…]
Associate principal, 2 administrators appointed at H-F
The District 233 school board created a new associate principal position and appointed two new administrators at its April 21 meeting. Brian Garland will be associate principal for strategic initiatives, a newly created position. He currently is Math Department Lead. Garland joins Assistant Principal Jim Schmidt and Associate Principal Craig[Read More…]
H-F High’s new Houlihan scholarship will benefit future journalists
A newly created scholarship at Homewood-Flossmoor High School is supporting future journalists as it honors the late Tom Houlihan, a long-time journalist and Flossmoor resident. The $1,000 annual scholarship will be presented to a graduating senior who intends to major in journalism. Houlihan’s journalism career stretched 40 years. He helped[Read More…]
04.29.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Hot Topics Spotlight Session on the Lead Service Line Replacement Program. Homewood village staff will host a presentation and discussion from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, about the 10-year lead line replacement program, which begins this year. A representative from Burns & McDonnell Engineering will be[Read More…]
Learn about feathered neighbors at Izaak Walton’s celebration of World Migratory Bird Day on May 2
Homewood’s fourth annual World Migratory Bird Day Celebration will take place from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road. Coffee and muffins will be available at 7 a.m. in Senior Hall, and there will be a bird-watching tour led by[Read More…]
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