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Saxophonist Peter Jordan knows a thing or two about romance. His own love story with Lori Jordan began more than 17 years ago when she became his wife and later his manager. The Flossmoor couple will be working this Valentine’s Day, but they couldn’t be happier about it. They’re presenting[Read More…]
The District 161 school board agreed to update its security through two contracts – one for building security and a second for its information technology systems. At the special meeting on Jan. 29, the board learned that Securakey, the company that has been used for access control to district buildings,[Read More…]
Bree Frye’s sixth try was the charm. By the time the seventh grader reached the final rounds of the Flossmoor School District 161 spelling bee, the nerves that hit early on had settled. Six rounds later, Frye won the district title inside the Parker Junior High School gym at 2810[Read More…]
Homewood Indoor Farmers Market. The first indoor market of the year will be open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Homewood Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road. Food, crafts and community organizations will fill the auditorium. STEM Saturdays. Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway, will host free science learning play from 10[Read More…]
Homewood Communications and Engagement Manager Antonia Steinmiller presented the communications report for 2025 to the village board at the Jan. 27 meeting. The goals of communication and engagement with residents are to inform, educate and entertain, Steinmiller said. The Homewood social media pages have gained significantly more traction and followers[Read More…]
This summer, projects totaling more than $8.63 million will be done in Flossmoor District 161 schools and offices. The school board approved the various items, including HVAC work, space reconfigurations for offices, improvements to lighting and new carpeting at a special meeting on Jan. 29. The work is being funded[Read More…]
Friday, Jan. 30 Gaming Night. Stop by The Fort at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 6 to 8 p.m. and enjoy gaming and pizza. Xbox One, Wii, Nintendo Switch, board games, card games, and more. Registration is preferred. For anyone in grades 7-12. Saturday, Jan. 31 Homewood Indoor Farmers Market. The[Read More…]
Toriano Horton is the next assistant superintendent of finance and operations/chief school business official starting July 1. The District 233 school board unanimously approved his appointment at its Jan. 20 meeting. Horton will be replacing Lawrence Cook, who is retiring June 30. Cook has been with the district for 24[Read More…]
The Homewood Village Board has approved a contract to rehabilitate the village’s rail observation platform near the Metra station at the Jan. 27 meeting. According to Homewood Director of Public Works Joshua Burman, the work is expected to improve safety and enhance the surrounding downtown area. The board approved a[Read More…]
Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting will be available here. KinderCamp. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host the session from noon to 1 p.m. in the meeting room[Read More…]
