A conversation about a recently completed triennial wellness assessment led to a bigger discussion about how Flossmoor School District 161’s Wellness Committee could improve its nutrition education efforts. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act requires that all schools participating in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program complete a[Read More…]
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Homewood’s Fullman, Marian baseball run ends at Elite Eight
Metra plans service enhancements as ridership returns from pandemic
With ridership steadily increasing from pandemic lows, Metra announced June 9 it will be adding service to all lines starting in July and will introduce enhanced pilot schedules on four lines with more off-peak options to meet the post-COVID needs of riders. From a pandemic low of 3% of normal[Read More…]
6/17/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
H-F JUNETEENTH FEST – You Matter 2 hosts a Juneteenth celebration at H-F High School from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. It features dance and musical performances, a fashion show, food trucks and more. Bring school supplies to donate for the organization’s upcoming Back to School Bash. PADS COLLECTION –[Read More…]
Contractor hired to present park district with redesign of Leavitt Park
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District board took the first step in its plans to redesign Leavitt Park in Flossmoor hiring a firm to develop a master plan. At its meeting Tuesday, June 15, park commissioners unanimously agreed to a $12,000 contract for Upland Design to prepare a park redesign and conduct[Read More…]
D161 officials mull COVID-19 saliva testing opportunity to curb outbreaks, quarantines
Flossmoor School District 161 is discussing the possibility of adopting an opt-in saliva test program that could help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within its walls. Superintendent Dana Smith presented the covidSHIELD saliva test Monday, June 14, during a regular meeting of the district’s board of education. The test, developed by the[Read More…]
6/17/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
OUTDOOR GAMES – The Children’s Ministry at Flossmoor Community Church hosts HooRAY it’s Thursday at 6 to 7:15 p.m. All kids up to fifth grade are welcome on the lawn at FCC for games and relays. Kids younger than 5 need a caregiver present; others can be dropped off. PET[Read More…]
IJP Principal Charlotte Kelly receives Magis Award
‘Grab a book and grab a tomato;’ Little Free Library in Flossmoor adds a community garden
6/16/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
CAKE WITH A COP – Stop into Portillo’s from noon to 2 p.m. and you can enjoy a slice of complimentary cake from Homewood Police Department. During Cake With a Cop, officers and other staff members will be available to answer questions and chat. READ ABOUT PRIDE – During LGBTQ+[Read More…]
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