District 153 sold $8.2 million in general obligation bonds, and District 233 refunded $14.65 million in debt saving nearly $1 million through a lower interest rates. Both districts were anxious to get into the market before the Federal Reserve issued minutes from its last meeting or made its anticipated move[Read More…]
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Measure to address teacher shortage moves from state Senate to House
To help eliminate the teacher shortage in Illinois, state Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) advanced a measure out of the Senate to increase the number of days substitute teachers may cover for licensed teachers in the classroom. Joyce represents the 40th District, which includes Flossmoor. Senate Bill 3893 cleared the Senate[Read More…]
2/18/2022 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
DRAMA GROUP OFFERS DOUBT – The Drama Group in Chicago Heights opens its production “Doubt” today. With seven performances this weekend and next, “Doubt” is a dramatic play for an adult audience. Find tickets at the Drama Group’s website. GSU OPEN HOUSE – Governors State University hosts an Undergraduate Open[Read More…]
Cook County Commission recognizes February as American Heart Month
On Feb. 10, Cook County Commission approved a resolution introduced by 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller to recognize February as American Heart Month in Cook County. Miller has made it a priority to promote efforts to address heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in Cook County. The[Read More…]
Homewood Brewing gets nod from Planning and Zoning Commission; Wind Creek garage request continued
Homewood Brewing Company got an enthusiastic reception from the Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday, Feb. 10, for its planned restaurant and brewery, unanimously approving the plan with a few changes. The company plans to build on the site of the former Bogart’s Charhouse at 18225 Dixie Highway. Co-owner Carmela[Read More…]
Here First | Feb. 17
Black History Month pop-up shop on Saturday. Flossmoor Board of Trustees meeting on Monday has been canceled. More local government meetings. Story of the week. Loss of popular local businessman. COVID-19 stress levels at local hospitals.
2/17/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
PARK DISTRICT CHOICES – You can now go online to view Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s program guide Choices for Spring 2022. It includes information about classes for kids, adults and seniors, as well as special events, facilities rentals, dog park passes, and programs at H-F Racquet & Fitness Club and Irons[Read More…]
H-F students present play ‘A Spare Me’ on Feb. 24, 25 and 26
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24, 25 and 26, students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will be performing “A Spare Me,” a play focusing on saving humanity by creating a final generation of children. The play examines how, as earth’s resources and population are dwindling, humanity puts everything it has[Read More…]
District 233 accepts state funds, reduces taxes by $1.75 million
The District 233 school board voted Tuesday, Feb. 15, to reduce property taxes by $1.75 million in exchange for receiving $1.7 million in additional state funding. This is the third time the state has made the funding available to Homewood-Flossmoor High School, with the stipulation that it abate taxes over[Read More…]
Schools closing Thursday as storm expected to hit area (free)
UPDATE 7:55 a.m.: The forecast this morning has reduced the possible impact from the storm, now calling for 2 to 4 inches of snow. Conditions will still be windy, but the winter storm warning has been change to a winter storm advisory by the National Weather Service. Rain. Freezing rain.[Read More…]
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