It was a full day for District 153 Superintendent Dale Mitchell, who conducted another of his “Undercover Boss” days recently. Though he’s not actually hiding from district workers, he is visiting with employees to learn what it takes to do their jobs.
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Cancer Support Center hosts Texas Hold’em fundraiser Feb. 2
The Cancer Support Center Community Board is hosting its 15th annual Texas Hold ’em Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 2, at Balagio Ristorante, 17501 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Organizers are looking for 80 to 100 card players to support the event. As in years past, the final table winners will receive[Read More…]
Applications available for Flossmoor library seat after member resigns
The election April 2 will have two candidates running for seats on the Flossmoor Library Board, but another position became available after member Nancy Disabato resigned this week. Disabato is moving from the area, and there are two years remaining on her term ending in April 2021. Flossmoor[Read More…]
Tuesday seminar focuses on easy steps to keep neighborhoods safe
Crime prevention may sound complicated, and it’s a topic that many of us would rather not think about. But we can all follow simple steps to prevent becoming crime victims and the beginning of a new year is a perfect time to start taking them. Sgt. Keith Taylor of the[Read More…]
Challenged candidate says county found he has enough valid petition signatures
Flossmoor’s electoral board is expected to reach a decision on petition challenges to a village board candidate at a continued hearing this week.David Bruni, the candidate facing a challenge, says Cook County determined last week that he has enough valid signatures on his petitions to qualify for the April 2[Read More…]
Saturday’s ‘That’s Amore’ fundraiser helps get H-F singers to Italy
“That’s Amore!” will give guests a quick trip to Italy on Saturday, Jan. 19, when Homewood-Flossmoor High School students and their supporters serve up the food and music of Italy for the annual auction.
At local ceremony, Kelly shows ‘girl power’ to excited supporters
U.S. Rep. Robin L. Kelly of the 2nd Congressional District Monday was locally sworn in by Cook County Judge Anna Demacopoulos after being re-elected in November.
Interim director named at Homewood Public Library
Kathy Parker is serving as the interim director of the Homewood Public Library following the resignation of Amy Crump who left the director’s position in December.
Improvements OK’d on H-F’s North Building
The District 233 School Board has approved several major improvement projects for the Homewood-Flossmoor High School North Building, including replacing the windows and the building’s elevator.
Despite objections, parking variance approved for dentist
The Homewood village board approved a parking variance Tuesday for a new dental office on 183rd Street despite the objections of two nearby business owners. Basit Nisbeth purchased a vacant property at 2421 W. 183rd Street. The building he rented in Glenwood was set to be torn down. Homewood code requires[Read More…]
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