Homewood-Flossmoor High School is expanding its dual credit program with Prairie State College that allows qualified H-F students to take up to six courses for college credit. At the Feb. 17 District 233 meeting, Superintendent Jennifer Norrell said the test program is being expanded next school year with more offerings.[Read More…]
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Ahead of the pack: H-F girls track aims to repeat as state champs
Homewood-Flossmoor girls track isn’t sneaking up on anybody this year. The Vikings won a state title last year despite going into the final meet as a bit of an underdog. Now, the target is firmly on their back – to the point that athletes from other schools are making H-F[Read More…]
03.18.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The agenda is available here. Read, Play, & Grow!: A Storytime for Babies and Toddlers. Meet in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 10:30 to 11 a.m. for fun[Read More…]
Parker Junior High, Serena Hills staffers honored with Those Who Excel awards
The Illinois State Board of Education has selected two District 161 staff members to receive special recognition through the Those Who Excel program. Honorees are Dana King, a school social worker at Parker Junior High in Flossmoor, and Kelsey Molden, a special education teacher at Serena Hills School in Chicago[Read More…]
Miller, Murphy, McCaskill top local Democratic primary races
Cook County 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller prevailed over a 10-candidate field Tuesday, March 17, to represent the Democratic Party in the general election for 2nd District U.S. House seat. Her closest competitor was former 2nd District Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. The Associated Press called the race at 8:16 p.m.[Read More…]
Homewood board approves application for Halsted Street pedestrian safety grant
The Homewood Village Board on March 10 approved a resolution authorizing the village to apply for grant funding to support pedestrian safety improvements along the Halsted Street corridor. According to Terence Acquah, Homewood assistant village manager, the application will be submitted through the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways’[Read More…]
State offers advice for how to find, stop water leaks
The Illinois Commerce Commission is reminding Illinoisans to check their household plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks as a part of national Fix-a-Leak Week this March 16-22. “Every year, household leaks waste approximately 1 trillion gallons of water nationwide. Chasing down leaks can help Illinoisans shave up to 10[Read More…]
Four District 153 staffers selected for Those Who Excel Awards
The Illinois State Board of Education has selected four District 153 staff members to receive special recognition through the Those Who Excel program. Honorees are James Cassidy, administrator in the Information Technology Office, recognized in the School Administration category; Caroline DiLuia, a Willow School kindergarten teacher, recognized in the Early[Read More…]
03.17.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Election Day. Voters can cast their ballot in this primary election from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. To verify your polling place location, visit the the Cook County Board of Elections website. Homewood Lead Service Line Public Hearing. Village staff will deliver a brief presentation at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut[Read More…]
Homewood board awards $3.4 million contract for lead service line replacement project
The Homewood Village Board approved a $3.4 million contract at the March 10 meeting to begin the village’s decade-long lead service line replacement project. The contract was awarded to Five Star Energy Services LLC of Waukesha, Wisconsin, for an amount not to exceed $3,441,825 to cover the 2026 construction phase. [Read More…]
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