Homewood District 153 will be saying good-bye to two long-time principals. Cece Coffey of Churchill School and Mary Ann Savage of Willow School will leave in mid-June. Generations of students will feel the impact of their initiative to improve reading in the district. The work at improving support programs for students[Read More…]
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Burglaries reported to Flossmoor police late Friday, early Saturday
Multiple burglaries to homes and vehicles were reported to Flossmoor police Friday night and early Saturday morning. According to an email alert from the Flossmoor Police Department, officers responded to a burglary in progress in the 2100 block of Evans Road at 11:10 p.m. April 21. The homeowner reported hearing[Read More…]
Dunning’s anniversary celebration raises funds, awareness of autism
As Maureen Mader celebrates the 20th anniversary of her ownership of Dunning’s Gourmet Meat Market in Homewood, she’s using the opportunity to raise awareness about a topic close to her heart. A special event from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, at 18436 Governors Highway, will help raise[Read More…]
Volunteers respond to Flossmoor’s village clean-up initiative
Spring cleaning activities are underway in Flossmoor. Volunteers have already participated in two roadside clean-up events and do-it-yourself kits are available at village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road, for persons wishing to tidy up their neighborhoods.
Earth Day every day
Viewpoint: The commentary below represents the ideas, observations and opinions of the author. Saturday is Earth Day, and much attention is appropriately paid to big environmental problems and the policies we use to address them (Won’t polar bears be grateful that the tropics migrated to them? When will kayak taxis[Read More…]
District 161 honors Parker musicians, volleyball players
Talented musicians and volleyball players from Parker Junior High School were recently honored with certificates by the Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education. During the April 10 school board meeting, the musicians were recognized for their participation in a recent festival produced by the Illinois Music Educators Association.
Speakers say time for healing at H-F High starts now
An audience of about 150 people gave applause to speakers who admonished those that have caused divisions within the Homewood-Flossmoor High School community the past 10 months and said now is the time for healing.
Parades Saturday open baseball season
Baseball season officially opens in Homewood and Flossmoor on Saturday, April 22, when little leaguers, baseball and softball players march in opening day parades. Flossmoor Baseball parade steps off at 8:30 a.m. from Parker Junior High on Flossmoor Road. The route heads east and then north at Brassie Avenue[Read More…]
A lifetime in emergency medicine: Meet Flossmoor’s Dr. Bernie
For two generations, south suburban paramedics and other medical professionals have known him as “Dr. Bernie.” Dr. Bernard Heilicser is an emergency room physician, a teacher, an expert in medical ethics and an active volunteer member of the Flossmoor Fire Department. For the past 33 years, he’s been the emergency[Read More…]
District 153 sends Anderson off to next challenge
The Homewood District 153 school board recognized outgoing board member Steve Anderson for his insights, financial finesse and 10 years of commitment to the children of the district.
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