Marilyn Thomas

Regina Handson is retiring after 15 years working at H-F High School as a special education teacher's aide and dean's assistant.

Editor’s note: Dana Smith resigned his position as superintendent of District 161 to take another job. However, we included a story about his departure in our annual education retirees feature in the June 1 print edition because of his long service to the district. Dana Smith, the outgoing District 161[Read More...]

Terrance Sanders, a deputy superintendent in San Marcos, Texas, was appointed the next superintendent of District 161 schools on a unanimous vote by the board of education at its June 29 meeting. After the announcement, Sanders told the board and audience that he’s “honored and grateful” for the appointment. “I[Read More...]

When rain inundated the area on Father’s Day, June 21, streets and yards were flooded. Unfortunately, so was the gym at Serena Hills Elementary School in Chicago Heights. The District 161 school board got news of the problem at its June 29 meeting when Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations Fran[Read More...]

H-F Park District will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, to officially open the new play area at Irwin Park

Newly appointed District 161 Superintendent Terrance Sanders has taken on an important role, but he’s going to let everyone know he’s looking for input and guidance. “I’ve joined the team, I’ve joined the community and everyone has just been very receptive to ideas that I have and I’m learning from[Read More...]

Two young golfers asked Homewood-Flossmoor Park District commissioners to allow youth to play at Coyote Run Golf Course for $5.

The Beast was a test of endurance. More than 75 people came out in the early hours of Sunday, July 12, to prove to themselves they could run for miles and take on a serious obstacle course. The H-F Racquet & Fitness Club hosted the event at Homewood Estates Park.[Read More...]

H-F Park District celebrated the reopening of the remodeled Irwin Park on July 15, as kids used the newly installed playground equipment.

The District 233 school board voted to appoint Broderick Booth associate principal of operations at Homewood-Flossmoor High School.