Work on the Evans Road and Douglas Avenue Drainage Improvement Project is expected to be completed by the end of this calendar year. The village board voted unanimously to approve a contract award and budget amendment for the project as well as construction engineering services for the work as part[Read More…]
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State health officials announce smaller jump in COVID-19 cases last week
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported on Friday that 24,682 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois were recorded over the past week. While cases are still going up, the rate seems to be slowing. Last week’s number was an increase of 3,348 over[Read More…]
Back to School 2021: Teachers offer their perspectives on the 2020-21 school year
Much has been said and written about the past school year – the work with remote learning, COVID-19 restrictions, a part-time return to school this past spring. To get a sense of what all this meant for teachers, the Chronicle solicited responses to three questions from teachers in District 153.[Read More…]
Preckwinkle issues executive order mandating vaccines for Cook County employees (free content)
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued an executive order on Friday, Aug. 20, that will require all county employees to be vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19 by Oct. 15.
Park district takes advantage of low rates to refund $10.6M debt
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is taking advantage of the market and refunding two general obligation bonds totaling $10.6 million for lower interest rates. The move should save the park district approximately $1.28 million in interest. The switch also will give the park district the ability to take on extra borrowing[Read More…]
8/20/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
NEVER GROW UP – In the new H-F Performing Arts Center, H-F’s Leaders In Theatre Ensemble present “Peter/Wendy,” a lyrical, atmospheric interpretation of “Peter Pan.” Three performances at 7 p.m. Friday, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday SAUERBRATEN, ANYONE? Adults 55 and older can get together with friends for Lunch and Fun[Read More…]
Parents brings safety concerns about in-person learning to D161 board, request remote option
Several parents this week continued to call for a remote learning option for the 2021-2022 school year, taking their concerns straight to the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education. The comments came just three days into the new school year, with parents citing concerns about safety measures in schools[Read More…]
H-F’s Jyles Walton designing a big season for the Vikings
8/19/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
COMMUNITY NIGHT – H-F High School hosts a Community Night at H-F Stadium. The event aims to celebrate the school’s fall athletes, and visitors can watch a scrimmage by the Viking football team. Admission is free. All members of the H-F community are invited, especially District 233, 153 and 161[Read More…]
H-F committee gives OK for lights at softball field, reviews other improvements
The District 233 Finance Committee is recommending lights be added to the softball field at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, the first in a list of physical plant updates estimated between $3.52 and $3.62 million. The proposal for the lights will be presented to the full school board at its rescheduled meeting[Read More…]
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