LGBTQ SCHOLARSHIP – The local nonprofit organization Lighthouse LGBTQ has launched what it calls the first LGBTQ-specific scholarship fund in the south suburbs of Chicago, and is accepting donations. With a goal of $5,000, the Lighthouse Scholarship will be awarded to students graduating from Homewood-Flossmoor High School with plans to attend a[Read More…]
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D161 facing $1.66 million deficit in tentative FY2022 budget
An early look at Flossmoor School District 161’s tentative 2021-2022 budget indicates a $1.66 million deficit is possible. Total revenues in the tentative budget presented to the board on Tuesday, May 25, are projected to be $35.23 million, compared to $36.89 million in expenditures. Associate Superintendent Frances LaBella noted all[Read More…]
Happy retirement: Tammy Green retires from 30-year social worker career
For 30 years, social worker Tammy Green has helped Homewood-Flossmoor High School students work through their major issues with personal attention.
H-F Park District accepts Rotary gift, contractor bid for Homewood Estates work
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District accepted a bid for the redesign of Homewood Estates Park, and received a $70,000 gift from the Rotary Foundation Board to help with expenses to redevelop two ball fields and a soccer field there. The gift is in addition to a $292,700 Open Space Land and[Read More…]
Drama Group livestreams ‘The Cover of Life’ starting Friday
While you can’t go to the theater, the Drama Group is planning to bring live theater to you with livestream performances of “The Cover of Life” over two weekends, beginning Friday, June 4. The story is a poignant depiction of all the hopes and regrets women face, even when they[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: June 1
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 51.2% 46.4% 32.1% 41.43%
COVID-19 numbers: May 31
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 50.9% 46% 31.8% 41.36%
To stream or not to stream? D161 explores continuation of virtual meetings
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education is looking at the possibility of bolstering its audio and video capabilities for the purpose of streaming events, such as its board meetings. The goal is to provide coverage at a higher quality for the community, following some audio issues with recent[Read More…]
Specialty Physicians offers COVID-19 vaccines in 2 locations (free content)
Specialty Physicians of Illinois has announced the dates and locations of its new COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Chicago Heights and Matteson. Reservations are required for both clinics offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to all adults age 18 and over. Individuals do not have to be Specialty Physicians of Illinois patients[Read More…]
Happy retirement: Second career choice brought science teacher to H-F
Michelle Piper, who for 18 years has shared the world of science with students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, will be retiring at the end of the school year. “It went by lickety-split. I can’t believe how fast it went by,” she said. “It seems I just got there.”
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