The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on the state’s transportation system through its annual Illinois Traveler Opinion Survey, available today through Dec. 31. The survey is available online by clicking here or visiting idot.illinois.gov. The annual survey, conducted in partnership with the University of Illinois Springfield, seeks feedback on topics ranging[Read More…]
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Jersey Mike’s Subs grant helps underwrite wreaths at veteran cemeteries
Jersey Mike’s Subs, a sandwich shop chain with a location in Flossmoor, has made a $300,000 challenge grant to support the mission of Wreaths Across America (WAA) to make sure veterans’ graves are honored with a wreath each year. Through this donation, Jersey Mike’s is helping WAA reach its goal[Read More…]
District 153 set to welcome students Jan. 21, majority will remain remote
The District 153 school board approved a return-to-school plan that would have a limited number of students back in their classrooms in Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools, provided COVID-19 numbers are within an acceptable range. Fewer than half of the parents responding to a district survey said they wanted[Read More…]
State health officials urge flu shots during National Influenza Vaccination Week
For months, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike has been reminding people regularly to get flu shots, and during National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 6-10, she is making another plea. “This year it is more important than ever to get your flu shot to help avoid being[Read More…]
HFHS board hires superintendent search firm
The District 233 school board met in special session Friday, Dec. 6, to hire the search firm BWP & Associates to help find a new superintendent. The contract is for $18,900. After 12 years in the job, Superintendent Von Mansfield will be retiring in June 2022. The board conducted a[Read More…]
Illinois State Fire Marshal stresses holiday decorations safety to reduce the risk of fire
There were 15 fire-related deaths reported in Illinois during the 2019 holiday season. The state fire marshal is urging residents to practice fire safety when decorating for this holiday season with a goal of reducing the number to zero this year. Holiday decorations can increase the risk for a home[Read More…]
Aria Harrell making her mark as a young actor
Family skate, private lessons offered at H-F Ice Arena
When the family needs a break, organize your own personal ice skating party. The Homewood-Flossmoor Ice Arena is available for hour-long skating parties for members of the same household, following COVID-19 restrictions. The rink rents for $60 and includes skate rental. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District can’t conduct its hockey or[Read More…]
Letter: District 161 board should focus on improving remote learning, not reopening schools
I recently read your informative article “Board members disagree over what criteria should prompt schools reopening” and was equally hopeful and concerned about some opinions expressed by the board. I commend Superintendent Smith, School Nurse Knawa and Board Secretary Blackman for being both concerned and knowledgable about the impact this[Read More…]
Book walk, holiday mugs bring families to downtown Homewood
At the starting point of the “Frosty the Snowman” book walk, Nolan Davis, 4, and his brother, Lucas, 1, posed for a photo with Nolan holding a copy of the book they just received from Bookie’s New and Used Book Store around the corner. The boys did the book walk[Read More…]
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