Prior to discussions about reopening Flossmoor School District 161 for in-person learning through a hybrid program, schools in the system already let some students back inside their walls. Superintendent Dana Smith reported to the board Monday, Jan. 25, that “remote from school” learning had resumed for a group of 35[Read More…]
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The hottest meme to emerge from the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris was the image of Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont sitting, legs and arms crossed, sporting a pair of handmade mittens. The meme now has a 3D version in the 1400 block of Olive Road[Read More…]
D161 school board pushes decision on possible hybrid reopening to Feb. 1 meeting
To reopen or not to reopen? That remains the question for the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education. During a special meeting Monday, Jan. 25, the school board opted to delay making the call regarding a possible Feb. 16 return to in-person learning under a hybrid model for students[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: Jan. 30
This graph shows the state’s progress in receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The scale on the right is the measure of vaccine doses received. The scale on the left is the measure of doses administered and the seven-day rolling average of administered doses. Region 10 (includes H-F) Positve test rate: 6.6% ↓[Read More…]
District 153 schedules special meeting Monday to discuss hybrid learning
The District 153 school board will conduct a special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday to outline plans for the start of its hybrid learning program. The meeting will be conducted by Zoom and can be accessed through the District 153 website. Superintendent Dale Mitchell notified parents Friday that the district has[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: Jan. 29
This graph shows the state’s progress in receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The scale on the right is the measure of vaccine doses received. The scale on the left is the measure of doses administered and the seven-day rolling average of administered doses. Region 10 (includes H-F) Positve test rate: 6.7% ↓[Read More…]
Homewood looks for ways to slow down drivers
In July, when a student-athlete died in a car crash on 183rd Street in Homewood, residents collectively mourned. Dominique Wood, 19, was killed when 21-year-old Lindsey Anderson, traveling west on 183rd Street, allegedly crashed his Porsche into Wood’s Buick, at the time headed northbound on Center Avenue. The Suburban Major[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: Jan. 28
This graph shows the state’s progress in receiving and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The scale on the right is the measure of vaccine doses received. The scale on the left is the measure of doses administered and the seven-day rolling average of administered doses. Region 10 (includes H-F) Positve test rate: 6.8% ↓[Read More…]
Jan. 29, 2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
PET ADOPTION EVENT – South Suburban Humane Society hosts a Pet Adoption event at Flossmoor Station Restaurant. To maintain social distancing, only 20 spots are available, with one family will be allowed in at a time. The waitlist opens at 1 p.m. and the event starts at 2 p.m. Saturday.[Read More…]
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