Flossmoor School District 161 officials announced on Friday, Dec. 3, that a search would begin for a new principal at Parker Junior High School. Superintendent Dana Smith informed parents and guardians of district students about the move on Monday. Principal Amabel Crawford was appointed to the position after previous principal[Read More…]
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Marino to leave Homewood government; Haney to become village manager
Jim Marino has been one of the Homewood’s top administrators for more than two decades, but he is moving on to a new position as city administrator for Crest Hill. Marino’s last day as village manager will be Dec. 17. On Dec. 18, Assistant Village Manager Napoleon Haney will take[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Foundation awards $450K in social impact grants
The Franciscan Health Foundation, the fundraising affiliate of Franciscan Health, recently awarded more than $450,000 in community health improvement grants through its Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP). Fifty-seven non-profit organizations located throughout Franciscan Health’s south suburban Chicago and Indiana service regions were selected from 105 applications to receive funding of[Read More…]
IJP students collect more than 1,000 items for four charities
Students at Infant Jesus of Prague School in Flossmoor collected items for four charities, including baby needs for Aid for Women. (Provided photo) Students at Infant Jesus of Prague School in Flossmoor have generously donated to four local organizations. In October, kindergarten through eighth grade students separated into four houses.[Read More…]
12/3/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
LIBRARIES CLOSED – Both Homewood and Flossmoor public libraries are closed Friday for staff in-service sessions. They reopen Saturday with normal hours. HOMEWOOD HOLIDAY LIGHTS – The village’s annual celebration returns with a tree lighting, live music, ballerinas, reindeer, a kiddie train, shopping, hot chocolate, mulled wine, beer and more.[Read More…]
12/1/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
PHOTOS WITH SANTA – Kids and families who took pictures with Santa Claus this weekend at Flossmoor’s holiday event can see their photo on the village’s Facebook page. There are nearly 90 images of holiday cheer, so check them out! DREAMING OF A SLIME CHRISTMAS – Join the Holiday Chemistry[Read More…]
County announces plan to buy green energy in 2023
Cook County officials announced on Monday, Nov. 29, the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a renewable energy purchase agreement. The county is seeking to purchase a large portion of its electricity supply from a renewable source beginning in Fiscal Year 2023. The move is part of the[Read More…]
D161 approves tentative tax levy after making a shift in response to new information
The Flossmoor School District 161 board of education shifted how it is approaching its complicated 2021 tax levy after receiving new information from the Cook County Clerk’s Office. The school board voted unanimously on Monday, Nov. 22, to apply for a 2021 Property Tax Relief Grant that would see the[Read More…]
11/30/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BEYOND WORDS ART SHOW – Cancer Support Center celebrates its art therapy participants at their 2021 Art Show: Beyond Words. Attend in person at the Homewood location or online at the CSC website. 5 to 6:30 p.m. today UKE IT UP – If you’ve been wanting to try Melody Mart’s[Read More…]
Following delay, D161 asphalt repairs could happen at two schools in early June
After delaying asphalt replacement at Flossmoor Hills and Heather Hill elementary schools this summer because no one bid on the project, Flossmoor School District 161 is getting ready to move forward with work — though only one company bid on the work the second time around. Associate Superintendent Fran LaBella[Read More…]
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