District 153 took its first steps for the $8.2 million major improvements projects set for the summer months of 2022 and 2023. Before the regular school board meeting Jan. 10, board members conducted a public hearing beginning the process of financing the work through the sale of bonds. No comments[Read More…]
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Illinois attempts to persuade those who are ‘on the fence’ about COVID-19 vaccines (free)
The state of Illinois launched a new vaccine awareness campaign this week in an attempt to persuade more people to get COVID-19 vaccines. The ‘On the Fence’ campaign features 18 stories from Illinoisans who were initially hesitant but are now fully vaccinated. The campaign will roll out over the coming[Read More…]
UChicago Medicine-Ingalls plans to reopen urgent aid services on Tuesday (free)
UChicago Medicine at Ingalls – Flossmoor will reopen its 24-hour urgent aid location at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18. While the rest of the clinic remained open, urgent aid services temporarily closed on Dec. 29, 2021, as surging COVID-19 cases created what UChicago officials called “unprecedented demand across our[Read More…]
District 153 students mark MLK Day collecting donations for three agencies
As the nation marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 17, students in Homewood schools are asking friends and residents to support their efforts to assist three regional agencies by donating needed items. Willow School is collecting for the South Suburban Humane Society, Churchill School is working with[Read More…]
Sophomore is on the Marks for H-F basketball
Lee Marks III is playing a prominent role for the Homewood-Flossmoor High School boys basketball team this year. It’s something the sophomore has been preparing for since he was little. “I remember I liked the game when I was like four,” the 6-foot-5 Vikings guard said. “I’ve played a lot[Read More…]
Here First | Thursday, Jan. 13
The future We know prognosticating is risky. We predicted the District 161 board would meet this week and the meeting was canceled. Still, we soldier on and predict that … Flossmoor trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Homewood Public Library[Read More…]
Music program benefits from Portillo’s sales Thursday
The Parents Music Association of District 153 is hosting a Cook’s Night Out fundraiser Thursday, Jan. 13, at Portillo’s in Homewood. Guests who present the PMA benefit flyer between 5 and 8 p.m. will be giving the PMA 20% of the their purchase cost. The Parents Music Association supports the[Read More…]
After years of neglect, Norman house demolished to make way for development
The former Ken Norman house on Kedzie Avenue across from Homewood-Flossmoor High School is about half demolished. It took workers less than two hours to bring down the walls. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) A dilapidated and vandalized mansion on the edge of Flossmoor was finally be demolished on Wednesday, Jan. 12,[Read More…]
Despite pandemic, Lions Club pool numbers were good
In 2020, the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District didn’t open the Lions Club pool for the summer season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the pool did reopen in summer 2021, the turnout was good. At the Jan. 4 park board meeting, commissioners heard from Amanda Gaus, recreation supervisor, who said although[Read More…]
1/11/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
ANNUAL MLK EVENT – Register for your spot at the 6th Annual Pursuing the Dream event at 7 p.m. Wednesday at H-F High School. The evening event pays tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. with powerful performances, presentations, visual arts and more. Find presenters and more information on Facebook. YOU[Read More…]
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