Students at Flossmoor District 161 schools were greeted Thursday morning with messages of love and support as part of the annual Chalk the Walk project, an effort to help all students with a positive message for the new school year.
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Homewood police provide explanation of alleged bullying incident
Homewood police issued a statement Wednesday afternoon providing an explanation about an encounter between a father and a group of teens Tuesday. According to a story by CBS Channel 2 in Chicago, the youth contacted his father and reported he was being chased by the group of teens.
Flossmoor receives financial reporting award for 41 straight years
The Village of Flossmoor has received an award for excellence in financial reporting for the 41st year in a row. Flossmoor Finance Director Scott Bordui presented a plaque to the mayor and village board on behalf of the Government Finance Officers Association during an Aug. 5 meeting.
District 153 at full staff despite growing statewide teacher shortage
When physical education teacher Marge Laskero retired from Homewood School District 153 earlier this year, she told the Chronicle she had plans to stay active and maybe find some coaching jobs. The job she found? Teaching physical education at Churchill School.
Church sponsors outdoor garage sale Saturday
St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway, is hosting an outdoor garage sale in its east parking lot on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Items available will include antiques, furniture, jewelry, household items, sports equipment, tools, toys, comics, CDs, DVDs, books and all sorts of other items.[Read More…]
Salem Lutheran Church celebrates 100 years in Homewood
Excitement and anticipation is building to a crescendo at Salem Lutheran Church in Homewood as its members prepare for a once-in-a lifetime event: the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the church’s founding.
Frozen yogurt flows at Forever Yogurt’s anniversary party
Four contestants were given a time limit of 20 minutes to consume 11 ounces of frozen yogurt on Saturday, Aug. 10, during Forever Yogurt’s five-year anniversary celebration. They didn’t need that long.
Kids clown around Homewood library
It was craziness and laughter at the Homewood Public Library when Dr. Gesundheit made a clown therapy visit. When he introduced himself, Dr. Gesundheit’s appearance with his red bubble nose, red shoes, flowered pants held up by suspenders, orange shirt and crazy hat immediately brought smiles to the audience at[Read More…]
Illinois expands medical cannabis access
On Monday, Aug. 12, Pritzker signed Senate Bill 455, which supports students who are registered patients in the medical cannabis program by expanding the means of administering medical cannabis products and permitting its use at school-sponsored activities or before or after normal school activities.
You Matter 2 volunteers raise funds for school supplies giveaway
Try being a carpenter without a hammer.Try being a plumber without a wrench.It doesn’t work well. Try being a student without a backpack, pens, pencils, erasers, folders, binders, glue sticks, scissors, pencil cases, markers, crayons, notebooks, index cards and highlighters.You Matter 2 aims to see that area students are well-equipped[Read More…]
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