The District 233 school board voted Tuesday, Feb. 15, to reduce property taxes by $1.75 million in exchange for receiving $1.7 million in additional state funding. This is the third time the state has made the funding available to Homewood-Flossmoor High School, with the stipulation that it abate taxes over[Read More…]
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Schools closing Thursday as storm expected to hit area (free)
UPDATE 7:55 a.m.: The forecast this morning has reduced the possible impact from the storm, now calling for 2 to 4 inches of snow. Conditions will still be windy, but the winter storm warning has been change to a winter storm advisory by the National Weather Service. Rain. Freezing rain.[Read More…]
2/16/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
CONNECT TO FLOSSMOOR – Flossmoor residents can now use TextMyGov, a mobile phone-based service provided by the village, to report issues and get information. The automated system allows users to interact by using keywords such as potholes, tree trimming, bill pay, animal license, jobs, office hours and more. To start,[Read More…]
District 153 raises substitute pay rate, offers stipend for staff recruitment
The Homewood District 153 school board approved an increase in its substitute teacher salary, and a $1,000 stipend for staff members who recruit new employees. With fewer college students majoring in education, the pool of prospective teachers is limited. As the district vies for new personnel, it must remain competitive,[Read More…]
Free income tax preparation programs can help low-income or elderly residents
Low-to-moderate income families and senior citizens needing assistance filing their 2021 income taxes can receive free help through several programs across the state. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program and Ladder Up Tax Assistance Program are providing free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to[Read More…]
District 161 discussing mask flexibility in light of court ruling (free)
Students in Flossmoor District 161 may see a big change in COVID-19 safety protocols soon. The district’s board met on Feb. 14 to begin talks on dropping mask requirements after a circuit court judge in Sangamon County ruled neither Gov. J.B. Pritzker nor the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)[Read More…]
2/15/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
SEEDS, TREES & CLEAN-UPS – Flossmoor’s Green Commission meets tonight, with many forward-looking spring items on the agenda. Topics include the seed library, an upcoming clean-up day, a tree planting event and a community garden space. Attend in person or over Zoom. Find info at the village website. FABRIC OF[Read More…]
Jonathan Bogue joins the Flossmoor village manager’s office
Following a nationwide search, the village of Flossmoor has hired Jonathan Bogue as assistant village manager. His first day on the job was Monday, Feb. 14. Bogue has served the village of Lincolnwood since 2019. Jonathan Bogue Village Manager Bridget Wachtel welcomed Bogue to the staff, and noted that he[Read More…]
Homewood welcomes Justine Bruno to village hall
The village of Homewood has brought on a new assistant village manager. Justine Bruno Justine Bruno, a Philadelphia native who earned a master’s in public administration from Arizona State University, spent her first day on the village’s payroll on Feb. 7. Bruno filled an opening left by Village Manager Napoleon[Read More…]
District 233 board to consider cybersecurity protections for H-F’s computer network
District 233 school board members will be asked to vote on a security system to protect Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s computer network and reduce the threats that are increasing. Steve Richardson, director of information technology, said H-F has been able to stop as many as 20,000 monthly attempts to sabotage the[Read More…]
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