District 153 set in motion a weekly testing of students against the COVID-19 disease. Superintendent Scott McAlister said nearly all of the 700 students and staff at Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools will be tested using the SHIELD test developed by the University of Illinois. Parents have the option[Read More…]
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9/2/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
VIADUCT CLOSURE – Flossmoor Road viaduct will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today for routine maintenance. Traffic control measures will be in place and traffic will be rerouted to 183rd Street and Vollmer Road. BICYCLE BINGO – Throughout September, cyclists of all ages can play Bicycle Bingo[Read More…]
IDOR: Back-to-school expenses could qualify for tax breaks
With back-to-school time upon us, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDoR) is reminding taxpayers that they may be able to claim school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2021 Illinois individual income tax returns. Qualified educational expenses include tuition, and book and lab fees in excess of $250 paid[Read More…]
Federal funding for extended benefits ending Sept. 11
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced on Friday that federal funding under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for extended benefits (EB) will end the week ending Sept. 11. The remaining federal unemployment programs, including Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment[Read More…]
Flossmoor Fest, Fall Fest with Chili Cook-off sure to delight
H-F High reports budget of $61.8 million for 2021-22 school year
The District 233 school board is set to pass a $61.87 million budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year at its Sept. 21 board meeting. The overall budget of $61.87 million shows $59.4 million in revenue leaving a deficit of $2.46 million. District 233 Business Manager Lawrence Cook said that drop[Read More…]
District 153 and teachers union agree on vaccine mandate
The District 153 school board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Homewood Education Association at a special board meeting Tuesday calling for all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The district and teachers union had been in discussions over the summer months and reached agreement on mandatory vaccinations for[Read More…]
Longtime trustee Perry Hoag resigns from Flossmoor board; Nelson to fill vacancy
On Friday, Aug. 27, longtime Flossmoor Trustee Perry Hoag submitted a letter of resignation from the Flossmoor Board of Trustees. With Hoag’s resignation, Mayor Michelle Nelson is now accepting applications for individuals interested in filling the vacant trustee position. In his resignation letter, Hoag stated, “It has been a pleasure[Read More…]
9/1/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SHIELD TEST UPDATE – According to Chronicle reporting from Tuesday night’s meeting of the Homewood SD153 school board, a lack of SHIELD computer equipment at James Hart School meant not all students who opted into SHIELD testing for COVID were tested on Tuesday. The district plans to test the remainder[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra to require proof of vaccination for concertgoers and staff
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra announced Tuesday it will be requiring proof of vaccination for entry into all its upcoming indoor concerts and events. The decision comes on the heels of the dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases as the Delta variant spreads throughout the United States. The vaccination policy will be in[Read More…]
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