The Illinois State Board of Education has released its annual Illinois Report Card, a rundown of how each school and school district in the state is performing. Compiled from information ISBE collects from every Illinois public school, the Report Card offers demographics and statistics about school districts and individual[Read More…]
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Kluger FS Nov2018
Prairie State College made a difference in the life of Homewood resident Cahron Cross, who this fall will be enrolled at Stanford University, one of the nation’s top institutions of higher education. Cahron Cross is headed for Stanford University after completing the first part of his post-secondary education at[Read More…]
H-F High School actors to perform ‘Chicago’ on Friday, Saturday
(Provided photo) Students in the Homewood-Flossmoor High School theater program rehearse a scene from the musical “Chicago” being presented at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9 and 10, in the Mall Auditorium. Students will also perform the musical selections. The production is geared toward those 13 and older.[Read More…]
Tuskegee Airmen movie, exhibit at PSC Nov. 13 and 14
The Red Tail Squadron traveling experience features a mobile movie theater showing the movie “Rise Above” about Tuskegee Airmen. (Provided photo) In celebration of Veterans Day, Prairie State College is hosting a special exhibit on the Tuskegee Airmen on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 13 and 14. The commemorative Air[Read More…]
New Flossmoor girls boutique provides welcoming space, plenty of pink
If you like fluffy pink things, rainbow dresses and girl power, Flossmoor’s newest business will bring a smile to your face. Love, Noa is a small boutique now open on Sterling Avenue, selling girls clothing and accessories. Owner Kelly Evans said she hopes it will offer visitors even more than[Read More…]
Flossmoor voters say yes to pickup trucks on neighborhood driveways
On Tuesday, an overwhelming majority of voters in Flossmoor said “yes” to a referendum question asking whether they would be in favor of allowing personal use pickup trucks to park on residential driveways in the village. With all nine precincts in the village reporting, the vote in favor of allowing trucks[Read More…]
Two teams advance to National Adaptive Tennis Tournament
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will have two teams competing in the United States Tennis Association’s National Adaptive Unified Doubles Tournament in Florida.
Adopt-A-Family program opens for South Suburban Family Shelter
As the holiday season approaches, South Suburban Family Shelter’s Adopt-A-Family program is looking for donors to help those in need. These victims of domestic violence and their families will likely have nothing for the holidays unless residents step up to donate, said Brittany Williams of SSFS. The wrapped gifts will[Read More…]
H-F Park District board will vote on 4.8 percent levy increase
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is proposing a 4.8 percent increase in the 2018 tax levy. The park board will adopt the levy at its Dec. 4 meeting. It expects to raise $5.44 million next year.
Bus service working better this year in District 161
Bus service in Flossmoor District 161 has shown improvements from the 2017-18 school year when issues like numerous route changes at Western Avenue Elementary and late buses sparked complaints from parents. Superintendent Dana Smith told the school board Oct. 29, that Paige Bus Enterprises has made changes in its operations[Read More…]
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