A school bus aide has been charged with two counts of aggravated battery to a child, both felonies, following an April incident outside Parker Junior High School in Flossmoor. Jessica D. Roberts, 36, of Calumet Park, was charged with the crimes following an arrest at her home on May 11,[Read More…]
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H-F finance committee stops plans for fine arts addition
The District 233 finance committee Monday decided not to move forward on a proposed fine arts addition at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Steve Anderson and Tim Wenckus said they could not support the project at this time. Jody Scariano, the finance committee chair, wholeheartedly supported the project. “If it means still[Read More…]
Homewood Public Works business dominates board meeting
The Homewood Public Works Department was the star of the Tuesday, May 8, board of trustees meeting. Eric Fritz was sworn in as the new Utility Department supervisor. Public Works Director John Schaefer reminded the board and audience about the Public Works Department open house on May 19. The board approved[Read More…]
H-F Park District is national award for excellence finalist
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is a finalist for the 2018 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. Park officials learned of the selection May 10. The selection was made by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation and Park[Read More…]
H-F students awarded internships, scholarships through ACE Mentor Program
Eight students from the Project Lead the Way Program at Homewood-Flossmoor High School have been awarded summer internships and scholarships for their outstanding work this past school year. Teacher Nate Beebe, who directs PLTW, said the students were selected for their work and efforts in the ACE Mentor Program of[Read More…]
Village, schools add crossing guard in downtown Flossmoor
With the addition of a crossing guard at school dismissal time, Flossmoor officials are continuing to target traffic problems in the village’s downtown area. In a Thursday media advisory, Village Manager Bridget Wachtel said the village and Flossmoor School Distrcit 161 have agreed to add a crossing guard at the[Read More…]
H-F High inducts students into National Honor Society ranks
The National Honor Society at Homewood-Flossmoor High School inducted sophomores and juniors into its ranks during a special ceremony April 23. NHS is the nation’s premier organization recognizing outstanding high school students who meet the criteria of scholarship, leadership, character and service. At H-F, specific rules include students completing 25[Read More…]
District 153 students honored at ‘Pass the Baton’ music banquet
The District 153 Music Parents Association hosted the nearly 200 students in the music programs at James Hart School in Homewood at its “Pass the Baton” banquet May 2. During the program, several special awards were presented. The William Luke Award, the top overall award for an outstanding student in[Read More…]
CN official lauds company relationship with Homewood
Diverse. Stable. Respectful. Those are the characteristics of Homewood that attracted Canadian National Railway to the village and persuaded company officials to locate its U.S. training center here, according to John Orr, CN senior vice president of operations.
H-F broadcasting students win top honors in regional competitions
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School student delegation shows off the awards won at the Midwest Media Educators Association competition. Students won nine honors. (Provided photos) Homewood-Flossmoor High School students who are part of the Viking Broadcasting Company have won top honors at regional competitions and several are advancing to national competition. “It was a[Read More…]
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