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District 161 begins search for new Parker Junior High principal
Flossmoor School District 161 officials announced on Friday, Dec. 3, that a search would begin for a new principal at Parker Junior High School. Superintendent Dana Smith informed parents and guardians of district students about the move on Monday. Principal Amabel Crawford was appointed to the position after previous principal[Read More…]
Marino to leave Homewood government; Haney to become village manager
Jim Marino has been one of the Homewood’s top administrators for more than two decades, but he is moving on to a new position as city administrator for Crest Hill. Marino’s last day as village manager will be Dec. 17. On Dec. 18, Assistant Village Manager Napoleon Haney will take[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center participants shared their artwork at art show
Franciscan Health Foundation awards $450K in social impact grants
The Franciscan Health Foundation, the fundraising affiliate of Franciscan Health, recently awarded more than $450,000 in community health improvement grants through its Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP). Fifty-seven non-profit organizations located throughout Franciscan Health’s south suburban Chicago and Indiana service regions were selected from 105 applications to receive funding of[Read More…]
IJP students collect more than 1,000 items for four charities
Students at Infant Jesus of Prague School in Flossmoor collected items for four charities, including baby needs for Aid for Women. (Provided photo) Students at Infant Jesus of Prague School in Flossmoor have generously donated to four local organizations. In October, kindergarten through eighth grade students separated into four houses.[Read More…]
Flossmoor launches series of holiday celebrations
12/3/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
LIBRARIES CLOSED – Both Homewood and Flossmoor public libraries are closed Friday for staff in-service sessions. They reopen Saturday with normal hours. HOMEWOOD HOLIDAY LIGHTS – The village’s annual celebration returns with a tree lighting, live music, ballerinas, reindeer, a kiddie train, shopping, hot chocolate, mulled wine, beer and more.[Read More…]


