Seven of Flossmoor School District 161’s retirees were formally honored by the board of education and their respective principals during the last week of the school year. “These are people who are very special to us,” Superintendent Dana Smith said, before letting principals take the floor during a meeting held[Read More…]
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COVID-19 numbers: May 28
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 50.9% 46% 31.8% 40.88%
D161 preparing for full return to in-person learning this fall, with remote opportunities limited
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education threw a curveball Tuesday, May 25, when it came to a fall planning discussion, following a change in guidelines from the Illinois State Board of Education. “Originally, we were going to talk about ways that kids can certify to be remote in[Read More…]
Franciscan Health introduces a 30-day challenge: Do Good. Feel Good.
The past year has placed unprecedented stresses on everyone. In fact, the National Health Interview Survey from January revealed that four in 10 adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder, compared to one in 10 prior to the pandemic. When mental health takes a downturn, physical health can follow,[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: May 27
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 50.7% 45.9% 31.6% 40.62%
Science Center makes annual presentation to Homewood board
The Homewood Science Center’s annual report was presented to the village board Tuesday by Executive Director Edie Dobrez. The center moved its programs to virtual presentations as the country dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. She thanked the board for its continued support. For more information on the events and programs available[Read More…]
Buckle up this weekend as state plans ‘Border to Border’ seat belt enforcement to improve safety
The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies across the state are joining the national “Border to Border” campaign by increasing seat belt patrols and enforcement zones through Memorial Day. “Illinois has seen a decrease in traffic fatalities this year, but we need to continue diligently[Read More…]
5/28/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
MEMORIAL DAY – Monday is Memorial Day, a holiday to remember men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. It’s distinguished from Veterans Day in November, which honors living former members of the military. MARKET DAY – Homewood Farmers Market gets into full swing on Saturday, when[Read More…]
COVID-19 numbers: May 26
% fully vaccinated Flossmoor Homewood South District State 50.6% 45.6% 31.4% 40.37%
5/26/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SIX FLAGS TIX FOR VAX – Any one of the first 15,000 people today who gets a COVID-19 vaccination at any Cook County Health site will receive a free pass to Six Flags Great America. No appointments are necessary. Go to myshotcookcounty.com to find a list of sites. COVID VAX[Read More…]
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