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Notices Flossmoor Public Library Closure. The library will be closed from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 5, for staff in-service. Dixie Highway Viaduct Project. The project to repair the viaduct drainage system and resurface Dixie Highway north of the viaduct will officially begin Monday, June 1. The 90-day closure of[Read More…]
The $6.8 million bill for rebuilding the icemaking system at the H-F Ice Arena got a little lighter thanks to the efforts of Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, who procured a $500,000 capital funds grant for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. “In the spirit of the park district and as a token[Read More…]
Five ensembles will give summer programs at Olympia Fields Country Club for the Cocktails and Concerts Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Summer 2026 concert series in June, July and August. Each show begins with pre-concert beverage and appetizers starting at 6 p.m. followed by the performances at 6:30 p.m. The series opens[Read More…]
Homewood Appearance Commission will meet at 6 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here, meeting ID 844 1118 8079, passcode 170845. Highlight: Dixie Highway Viaduct Project. The project to repair the viaduct drainage system and resurface Dixie Highway north of the viaduct will[Read More…]
After a year of study, preparation, teacher training and site visits, Homewood-Flossmoor High School has been recognized as an International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) school by the International Baccalaureate Organization. This will enable H-F students to be credentialed in specialty programs. Superintendent Jennifer Norrell shared the news with the District[Read More…]
Dixie Highway Viaduct Project. The project to repair the viaduct drainage system and resurface Dixie Highway north of the viaduct will officially begin Monday, June 1. The 90-day closure of the viaduct to traffic will begin June 8, according to village officials. The main detour route will follow 175th Street, Governor’s[Read More…]
Merit scholars and Illinois State Scholars were among the hundreds of students recognized for their outstanding academic achievements during the Homewood-Flossmoor High School honors program May 18. The 2025 National Merit Program recognized Julian Grisius and Alexander Wettstein as National Merit finalists. They were in line for college scholarships. Douwe[Read More…]
Registration is open for a South Suburban heritage tour of sites along the Underground Railroad on Saturday, June 6. Representatives from the Midwest Underground Railroad Network will lead the tour offering fascinating stories of the escaped slaves who traveled through the area seeking freedom prior to the Civil War. Participants[Read More…]
As Cook County’s Chief Election Authority, I have a very clear responsibility to protect the integrity of our elections and ensure the public can have full confidence in the process and the results. In recent months, the growth of online prediction markets — particularly those involving election outcomes — has[Read More…]
At Willow School, kindergarteners once again turned cardboard into creativity on May 27 during the school’s annual box car parade, a long-running tradition that marks the end of the school year and the students’ transition into first grade. The event, described by staff as a “rite of passage,” is tied[Read More…]
