The District 153 school board was presented with a proposed levy request of $24.1 million for 2023. The funds will cover costs for the district’s administration of Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools in Homewood. The money is divided among 10 funds, including operations and maintenance, education which covers salaries,[Read More…]
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County board passes Miller budget amendments to support veterans, address maternal mortality
The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, Nov. 16, passed the FY2024 budget, which included two amendments championed by 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller to secure funding and support for veterans and pregnant women to reduce maternal mortality rates. Miller’s district includes Homewood. One amendment, No. 9, provides funding[Read More…]
H-F volleyball highlights fall sports for Vikings
Homewood-Flossmoor girls volleyball won 25 matches this season after struggling in recent years. They highlighted the fall sports season for the Vikings. H-F volleyball had three separate win streaks of at least five matches, including one for eight consecutive victories. The Vikings won their opening regional match with Bloom Township[Read More…]
Small Business Saturday will feature sales, extended hours, games and prizes at local stores
Small Business Saturday is every year the day after Black Friday and falls on Nov. 25 this year. Community members walk around Homewood and Flossmoor’s shopping districts, taking advantage of extended store hours, free snacks and discounts at participating local businesses. “When you shop local, it stays local. It goes[Read More…]
Veterans honored at two events in Homewood
The group of James Hart School musicians sounding taps during the Veterans Day flag-raising ceremony on Nov. 10 had a novel experience. Sunshine. District 153 Superintendent Scott McAlister and VFW Post 8077 Commander John Beele both remarked on the fortunate weather for the school’s annual event honoring local veterans. “We’ve[Read More…]
An introduction to AI
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is currently a big topic in the technology industry. Make no mistake, AI has a profound and ever-growing impact on the daily lives of humans, shaping the activities of the current world, as well as influencing the future of humankind and the planet. However, that begs[Read More…]
Education Week: H-F High embraces innovation as it prepares students for their future
As we transitioned from the industrial era to the information age to now the digital age, education must evolve to meet the demands of the future. At Homewood-Flossmoor High School, we recognize integrating innovation, including technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), into education is crucial to prepare our students for[Read More…]
11.17.2023 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
“HUNGER GAMES” TRIVIA — To celebrate the release of the latest “Hunger Games” movie, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” Homewood Public Library will host a “Hunger Games” trivia contest from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Friday in the F.O.R.T. upstairs in the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. FETCHING MARKET — There will be food, live music[Read More…]
Cook County Board approves $9.26B budget
The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, Nov. 16, unanimously approved a balanced $9.26 billion FY2024 budget which includes millions in funding for equity programs and pandemic relief without increasing taxes or cutting vital services. “We have faced no shortage of challenges but despite these many difficulties over the[Read More…]
Homewood Stories storytelling program is Nov. 21
Homewood Stories will offer five storytellers telling first-person true stories for the program on Tuesday, Nov. 21. The doors at the Community House at 847 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor open around 6:30 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served for the 7:30 p.m. show. Guests are welcome to bring food and drinks.[Read More…]
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