ARCHITECTURAL TOUR – The Flossmoor Service League Housewalk is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Tour three homes, including a 1957 mid-century modern home designed by renowned architect Bertrand Goldberg. Get tickets at UpsaDaisy, Art4Soul, Gypsyfix, or online at www.flossmoorserviceleague.org. RELEASE THE BEAST – Register to run The H-F[Read More…]
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Edison turns the light on for H-F girls track and Vikes head to state
Alex Edison is aiming high. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior will lead the Vikings girls track team into the state championship this weekend on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. “I’m planning on being on the podium for everything,” Edison said. “I want to win state for the[Read More…]
Construction work at Homewood schools starts June 2
Construction projects at Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools totaling $9.4 million will be starting June 2. After months of assessments and meetings, the District 153 school board agreed in November to four major projects to bring its aging buildings up to date. Work will be completed over a two-year[Read More…]
District 153 emphasizes English/Language Arts for 7th graders
The District 153 school board agreed to a curriculum change that will double the time seventh graders spend on English/Language Arts instruction. At the May 9 meeting, board members unanimously approved the proposal from Superintendent Scott McAlister. Currently, students enrolled in Spanish and French take their first language instruction in[Read More…]
5/17/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
PIZZA FOR 153 – Eat lunch or dinner at Aurelio’s Pizza today, and the restaurant will donate 20% of your bill to Homewood Parent Music Association. Do dine-in, carryout or delivery, and be sure to show the flyer you can find online. TOWNSHIP JOB FAIR – Learn about jobs open[Read More…]
Homewood begins ‘traffic diet’ experiment on 183rd Street
Lines of orange traffic control barrels were placed along a portion of 183rd Street in Homewood from just east of Riegel Road to east of Aberdeen Street to test the effects of reducing the street from four traffic lanes to two. The village plans to monitor traffic patterns and congestion[Read More…]
Guests get a tour of amazing space in H-F’s Performing Arts Center
Homewood-Flossmoor High School students gave guests a taste of the arts program on Wednesday, May 11, when District 233 hosted a Performing Arts Center open house. Students and faculty gave tours through the space. Guests got time to hear the Bel Canto Choir sing Motown hits, the H-F Jazz Band[Read More…]
Flossmoor Service League house walk on Wednesday to raise money for south suburban charities
The House Walk is back. After a pandemic-forced hiatus, the Flossmoor Service League will return this year. FSL is providing an opportunity to visit three homes in Flossmoor, including a 1967 ranch home with views of Flossmoor Golf Course; a 1957 mid-century modern home designed by renowned architect Bertrand Goldberg;[Read More…]
New owners are leading a resurgence of Flossmoor Commons
Flossmoor Commons has experienced a resurgence under new management. The shopping/office space along Vollmer Road between Kedzie and Governors Highway, once had many empty storefronts and vacant office units but has been transformed into a thriving commercial and professional district. Blake Meier and Joe Labit, who purchased Flossmoor Commons near[Read More…]
District 153 musicians premiere two new works at band concert
It was a first! The District 153 bands gave world premiere performances of two pieces written by area composer Heather Hoefle during the bands’ concert May 3 at James Hart School. “Squirrel Monkeys” and “Middle Schooled” were the two new pieces written by Hoefle, a band director for the district’s 5th[Read More…]
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