Illinois students won’t take state assessment tests this year. The COVID-19 pandemic has put much of the past several weeks on hold for Act of God days, and testing was just one more expectation that was taken off the list of mandates for Illinois schools. Gov. J.B. Pritzker suspended state[Read More…]
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D161 teachers connect with students daily during school shutdown
As the second week of remote learning comes to a close for Flossmoor School District 161, providing students with the tools they need to work from home has been a priority. The district’s remote learning plan went into effect March 16 and has been extended through April 30 in alignment[Read More…]
PSC interim president promises continuation of priorities, initiatives
Prairie State College interim president Thomas Saban has worked for the college since 2014, serving as vice president of finance and administration. (Official photo) Thomas Saban, newly installed interim president at Prairie State College, said he is committed to keeping college priorities and initiatives on course and on time. The[Read More…]
H-F Foundation’s scholarship deadline is Wednesday
In a matter of days, the window of opportunity to file for H-F Foundation scholarships will be closing. Homewood-Flossmoor High School seniors have until Wednesday, April 8, to complete an online application for their chance to receive one of nearly two dozen scholarships. Some scholarships have specific requirements, such as golf or[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: April 2
South Suburban Family Shelter postpones gala until October. Cases of COVID-19 continue to climb. Governor announces new campaign to encourage Illinois residents to stay the course on physical distancing practices.
COVID Watch: Why walking matters so much right now
As the spring legislative session approaches, state Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is encouraging residents to share their ideas for potential new laws. “Families and communities have faced tremendous obstacles this past year,” Joyce said. “If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that people want to be heard by their elected officials[Read More…]
Flossmoor bingo card supports local businesses during shutdown
Homewood library offers free books, online services during pandemic
Whether it’s the printed word or an online book or movie you’re after, the Homewood Public Library is set to help out while the stay-at-home order is on during the COVID-19 pandemic. Come by the library at 17917 Dixie Highway and pick up a book. They’re free! Friends of the[Read More…]
The best tool for surviving times of trouble and disruption? Empathy
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education followed through on a plan to reduce the educational support staff by seven positions as its schools have remained closed to large-scale in-person learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The school board voted 6-0 on Monday, Dec. 14, to honorably dismiss two in-house[Read More…]
PSC president steps down after 7 years at helm
The Prairie State College board of trustees and President Terri L. Winfree parted ways at Tuesday’s District 515 board meeting. She has been president since 2013 and has worked at the college for 25 years.
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