The District 233 school board gave unanimous support to a $58.15 million budget at its Sept. 15 board meeting. Business Manager Lawrence Cook said total projected revenue is estimated at $58.15 million with expenses estimated at $57.93 million. That will leave the district with a projected surplus of $221,740. The[Read More…]
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State agencies stress the importance of disaster preparedness for older residents
Disasters can strike at anytime and anywhere. That’s why, as part of as part of National Preparedness Month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) are encouraging older Illinoisans and their caregivers to set aside time this month to prepare for potential emergencies. “Illinois is[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly announces federal grant for job and business creation
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., announced an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant totaling more than $578,000 for the Supply Chain Innovation Center and Business Incubator (SCICBI), an Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) hub on the campus of Governors State University. Flossmoor resident Reggie Greenwood is the director of SCICBI. “I’m so pleased[Read More…]
Cook County in need of election judges
The Cook County Board of Elections is in need of election judges to work in the polls for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, election and for early voting polls. All U.S. citizens who are registered to vote can serve as a judge. This year, state law has been changed to accommodate[Read More…]
Checking in: Dunning’s Market celebrates 2nd anniversary in Flossmoor location, forges ahead through pandemic
An encouraging message adorns the plywood covering a window at Dunning’s Market that was damaged in the derecho storm on Aug. 10. The storm, a power outage and the pandemic have presented challenges for the local deli. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Drama Group resumes theater presentation via YouTube
The Drama Group, marking its 90th anniversary year of bringing live performances to the South Suburbs, has found a novel way to keep performing, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The group will stage live theater through streaming on Saturday, Sept. 26. The public is invited to be part of the presentation[Read More…]
Walk of Hope will be live and virtual on Oct. 4
Walkers of Faith were the top fundraising organization for the 2019 Walk of Hope. The event will look different this year, but the cause of supporting the center’s services remains the same. (Chronicle file photo)
Lois M. Hein | September 7, 2020
Lois M. Hein | October 26, 1929 – September 7, 2020. Lois Hein, 90, longtime Homewood resident, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family in her home on September 7, 2020. Her leaving was preceded by her husband Wallace Hein in 2019. She is survived by her children David, Richard, and[Read More…]
Grant helps supplement Homewood schools digital needs
Homewood School District 153 received a $139,574 Digital Equity Grant that is helping school officials meet the needs of students and families. Beth White, technology director for the district, said the funding is allowing the district to purchase iPads for Willow School students. The district already provided devices to each[Read More…]
Local voter registration drive Monday
Local representatives from the League of Women Voters will be outside near the front entrance of Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s North Building, 800 Governors Highway, on Monday, Sept. 21, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. to register those who will be age 18 or older on or before Nov. 3.
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