District 161 recognized the exemplary service of Ronald Wright with the #AboveAndBeyond award during a Dec. 18 school board meeting. Wright, a sixth-grade math teacher at Parker Junior High, was nominated by one of his fellow teachers, Patricia Green. Director of Human Resources Haley Marti shared part of the nomination[Read More…]
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Tennis coach Teri Watland retires after 35-year career
For 35 years, tennis pro Teri Watland had a racquet in her hand at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Racquet & Fitness Club. She retired on Friday, Dec. 29. Watland has been a fixture around the courts teaching all levels of tennis. Over the three-plus decades, she would give tennis lessons[Read More…]
First Irons Oaks holiday trail walk a hit despite soggy conditions
About 450 people signed up for the first Light Up Trail Walk at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center. Irons Oaks Manager Cheryl Vargo thought that was a pretty good response for the new holiday event. She was even more impressed with the number of people who braved rain on one[Read More…]
Flossmoor to celebrate its centennial in 2024
The Village of Flossmoor will celebrate the centennial of its incorporation in 2024. “Today’s residents choose to live in Flossmoor for its beautiful homes and neighborhoods, its award-winning schools and parks, its easy access to Chicago, and its diverse and inclusive community spirit,” village officials said in a news release.[Read More…]
Tickets for ‘Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus’ at Freedom Hall on sale Jan. 2
The play “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus,” a kids favorite, will be presented at Freedom Hall in Park Forest. Performances will be at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Tickets are $10 and will go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 2. More information can be found[Read More…]
12.29.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
TRASH PICKUP — Homewood Disposal will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25. All residential and commercial service will be delayed one day the week of Christmas, so Thursday pickup is on Friday and Friday pickup is on Saturday. WINTER BREAK TEEN READING CHALLENGE — Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will continue its[Read More…]
District 233 approves 2023 levy and abatement
The District 233 school board voted unanimously to approve the 2023 tax levy at a meeting on Dec. 19. The levy is expected to raise $45.84 million in property taxes for Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The board also gave their full approval for a resolution to abate $1,995,000 in property taxes.[Read More…]
Homewood capital projects to move ahead with surplus fund transfer
The Village of Homewood officially became debt free after paying off a $1.8 million bond on Nov. 14. The bond was issued in 2020. A budget surplus generated by a healthy economy means the village will not have to issue a new bond in order to complete its planned capital[Read More…]
Advocate opens new mental health center
On Dec. 12, mental health treatment services in the South Suburbs got a boost as Advocate South Suburban Hospital, 17800 Kedzie Ave. in Hazel Crest, opened the doors on its new behavioral health center. The new inpatient psychiatric treatment facility is replacing the unit at Advocate Christ Medical Center in[Read More…]
12.28.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
RECYCLE HOLIDAY LIGHTS — Anyone who finds broken holiday lights as they string up exterior holiday decorations can put the cast-offs in containers located in Homewood at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 183rd St., and Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. or in Flossmoor at Goldberg Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road; Park[Read More…]
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