A series of “slow down” signs are in lawns along the 1400 block of 183rd Street in Homewood on Saturday, July 25. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
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District 161 continues to refine school reopening plan
The Flossmoor School District 161 reopening plan dominated the school board’s virtual meeting on Monday, July 27, as district officials continue their pivot to holding school during a pandemic. The 18-page plan and an associated 14-page frequently-asked-questions document are expected to grow by about half a dozen pages, at least,[Read More…]
Prairie State College offers drive-up and walk-in registration options
Though students can’t currently attend classes on campus, the Prairie State College is enrolling for virtual classes. (Chronicle file photo)
HFHS board appoints two administrators
Quitman Dillard and Jennifer Hester Schalk begin their new positions at H-F High School in the fall semester. (Provided photos)
The Drama Group pledges to foster inclusivity, appoints two Black board members
In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, The Drama Group board of directors unveiled a plan to move the organization forward addressing the issues of racial justice, inclusivity and empowerment in all aspects of the theater. The Chicago Heights theater company is marking its 90th anniversary. It is[Read More…]
Homewood library welcomes back patrons by appointment
The Homewood Public Library is again open to Homewood residents, but you need to make an appointment. The library staff has been improvising since March when the library closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Services and programs went online and curbside delivery was implemented. Now the library’s doors are open[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School to hold 59th commencement ceremony
Marian Catholic High School will host its 59th commencement ceremony celebrating the Class of 2020 on Tuesday, July 28, at 7 p.m. in Spartan Stadium. The ceremony originally was scheduled for Sunday but was postponed due to extreme heat. Results of a survey distributed to students and their families indicated[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: State offers aid for childcare providers, masks for state workforce
The state announces a new aid program to help childcare providers hurt by the pandemic. The state will provide masks for workers. More big business are requiring masks in all stores. State records lowest one-day death tally since mid-March. H-F deaths remain unchanged.
Water source measures and bond issue hearing on Homewood board agenda Tuesday
Homewood trustees will consider two measures at their regular meeting Tuesday, July 28, regarding the switch to Hammond, Indiana, and Chicago Heights as the village’s water source. Prior to the regular meeting, the board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to issue about $2 million in general obligation[Read More…]
D161 continues to refine complex reopening plan
Flossmoor District 161 board members continued to help the administration refine the plan to reopen schools this fall and heard good news about a number of summer construction projects at the July 20 meeting. Superintendent Dana Smith said parents and board members have been instrumental in helping to think through[Read More…]
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