Homewood-Flossmoor Park District officials are struggling with how best to pay the increases in the state’s minimum wage as they plan for the coming year’s budget. The next fiscal year starts May 1. The board of commissioners expects to collect $14 million in revenue. So far, it shows expenses of[Read More…]
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Flossmoor approves second sculpture for Ballantrae Park
A second sculpture by Chicago artist Terry Karpowicz will be installed at Flossmoor’s Ballantrae Park. Village board members Monday approved the acquisition of “Totem,” a seven-foot sculpture made from granite and steel. Flossmoor trustees also OK’d a resolution authorizing a license agreement with the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. “Totem” will complement[Read More…]
Woman charged in connection with emaciated dog now cared for by SSHS
Max the dog, once called Vinny by South Suburban Humane Society staff, is slated to be reunited with his true owner. (Facebook photo)
Four Democrats in March 17 primary race for 40th Senate seat
Four candidates for the 40th Illinois Senate seat introduced themselves at a forum hosted by the Park Forest League of Women Voters on Saturday, Feb. 29. The Democratic candidates in the March 17 primary race are: Monica Gordon of Flossmoor; Marta Perales of Momence; Lori Wilcox of Chicago Heights and[Read More…]
H-F school board names Matthew Lyke athletic director
Matthew Lyke has been named the new athletic director for Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Lyke was the athletic director at Lincoln-Way North High School before it closed. Matthew Lyke Lyke’s appointment was approved by the District 233 school board at the Feb. 18 meeting. His salary will be $115,000. He was[Read More…]
Breast cancer patients receive gift bags
Breast cancer patients at Advocate South Suburban Hospital were guests at a breakfast and received a bag of special products selected for them by the PinkWellChick Foundation. Dr. Roseann Krinski, cancer survivorship team leader and surgeon at the hospital, was there to encourage the dozen patients at the Feb. 24[Read More…]
Guest speaker reminds teachers of their role to inspire
“Your work can ripple for generations to come,” speaker Manny Scott told District 153 teachers during an in-service day presentation on Feb 14.
H-F students collect small mountain of shoes for those in need
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is proposing an estimated 2020 levy of $5,479,473, reflecting a slight increase. Under Illinois’ tax cap law, government bodies are allowed to increase taxes yearly by 5% or the Consumer Price Index, whichever is less. The CPI for this year is 2.3%. Sharon Dangles, superintendent of[Read More…]
Performing arts center on the horizon for Homewood
Many students were making the transition to college this past summer, even during a pandemic and civil unrest. During this difficult time, PLAN4SUCCESS was able to provide 23 scholarships to graduating high school seniors during this time. The organization is planning to raise money in November during their annual fundraiser to make[Read More…]
Residents can voice concerns to Metra officials at Thursday meeting
Metra administrators will meet this week with H-F area residents displeased by the transit agency’s plans to cut northbound service to 59th Street in Chicago, and also to eliminate the Flossmoor station’s “first on” status. Responding to concerns among H-F residents, Metra administrators will host a meeting Thursday at Flossmoor[Read More…]
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