Read, Rock, n’ Rhyme. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for kids age newborn to 7 years old. Kids will be able to dance, shake and wiggle as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and more from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Rauch Reading Room. Register here. Read,[Read More…]
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H-F board purchases books for 11 new courses
The District 233 school board approved $33,312 in expenses for new books. This is the first special order for the 2026-27 school year, but Superintendent Jennifer Norrell said the board should expect others. Lisa Dallacqua, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, told board members the books relate to 11 new[Read More…]
Group organizes to help those dealing with grief from suicide
A peer-led support group for adults dealing with the grief of loss from suicide will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays, starting April 6, at Bethel Church, 3500 Glenwood-Lansing Road in Lansing. Sessions will be led by facilitators who have experienced loss through suicide and are trained in[Read More…]
District 161 board expects to make pre-K expansion decision in April
The Flossmoor District 161 school board believes helping its youngest learners early can pay dividends in later years, but making a decision on a cost of more than $800,000 has proved daunting. After another discussion on Monday, March 23, on whether to create a full-time preschool classroom, board members asked[Read More…]
H-F students dream up spaces for teens, families
If you could dream up a special space for the Homewood and Flossmoor communities, what would it be? That question was posed to students by teacher J.R. Willard-Rose in the Design Thinking and Collaborative Arts class at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, part of the fine arts program. The challenge students faced[Read More…]
03.24.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here, meeting ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. Highlights: Rising Readers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in Rauch Reading[Read More…]
Flossmoor plans $1.3M budget for equipment needs
Village officials are planning to set aside more than $1.3 million next year to maintain and replace critical equipment, as rising costs and financial pressures continue to impact budgeting decisions. The proposed Fiscal Year 2026–27 Capital Equipment Fund contribution totals $1,345,007, including $1,006,511 from the general fund, $150,714 from the[Read More…]
Humane society gets $40,000 PetSmart grant for pet care
A $40,000 grant from PetSmart Charities is helping South Suburban Humane Society get pets healthy and ready for adoption, especially as staff marks National Adoption Week now through Sunday, March 29. “Because of this funding, more pets will receive the care they need sooner, helping them become adoption-ready faster and[Read More…]
Teen dies in crash Sunday at 183rd and Governors
A Homewood teen was pronounced dead at the scene of a three-vehicle crash Sunday, March 22, at the intersection of 183rd Street and Governors Highway, according to Homewood police. The victim, Kyran Smith, 14, was a student at Parker Junior High School in Flossmoor. The crash occurred shortly after 8:15[Read More…]
Marching into history: Judah Crowder named first Black woman drum major at ISU
Trumpeter Judah Crowder is not one to toot her own horn – even when it comes to her impressive accomplishments. The Hazel Crest resident is modest, upbeat, exudes positivity and proudly uplifts and praises her Illinois State University bandmates. But when Judah Crowder was named Illinois State University’s first Black[Read More…]
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