Girl Scouts from Homewood, Flossmoor and Glenwood will have the trip of a lifetime in summer 2022 when they travel to Savannah, Georgia, the birthplace of the Girl Scouts of America. Savannah was the home of Juliette Gordon Low, who founded the Girl Scouts in 1912. Visiting her birthplace, now[Read More…]
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Mask back up: COVID-19 variant fuels new surge, return to mask requirements (free content)
It was good while it lasted. In early June, mask requirements for those fully vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19 were relaxed and local residents were enjoying seeing their neighbors smiles for the first time in more than a year. The feeling of liberation was welcome, but of course[Read More…]
Mask mandate for H-F students, staff, guests (free content)
Superintendent Von Mansfield told Homewood-Flossmoor High School board members that for the safety of all persons on H-F premises masks will be required this school year. School opens Thursday, Aug. 12, for freshmen, sophomores and transfer students. All students will report on Friday, Aug. 13. Under state guidelines, there is[Read More…]
New teachers excited for their roles in District 161
Four newly minted teachers will be among the 28 new teacher faces when District 161 students return Aug. 12. For Jillian Jendra and Shakina Washington the pandemic threw a curve to the traditional student teaching routine, but Haley Erlandson and Miranda Quinn taught children at school.
Secretary of State launches plan to address wait times at driver services facilities (free content)
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is launching a comprehensive plan to address the heavy customer volume at driver services facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. White’s plan includes two key elements: Expanding the appointment pilot program in September to include most driver services facilities in the Chicagoland area. Expanding[Read More…]
New Joyce law makes residents’ voices heard on neighborhood school closures
After hearing from residents who felt helpless when Rich East High School closed their doors in 2020, State Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) sponsored a new law to prevent neighborhood schools from closing without public input. “The closure of Rich East High School left many households angry because the decision left[Read More…]
Park District buys equipment for Homewood Estates Park
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District took another step on improvements at Homewood Estates Park, and accepted a bid for repair work on the Merchants Park garage. At its July 20 meeting, park commissioners agreed to spend $22,722 for three six-foot picnic tables, two Americans with Disabilities Act picnic tables and four[Read More…]
Christmas in July: Homewood landscaper gifted with souped-up lawnmower
Film crew to take over part of downtown Homewood on Monday
7/30/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
GET YOUR PUTT IN GEAR – Step up your putting game with a golf clinic offered by Coyote Run Golf Course. Putting Tune Up cover everything in the setup, from balance to ball position. Learn how to hit bump and runs to the flop shot. There will also be a[Read More…]
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