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The Flossmoor Veterans Memorial organization has published an updated collection of historic photographs and little-known details of Flossmoor’s iconic 1929-era Civic Center building. The book is available on the FVM webstore. FVM Vice President Richard Condon, a Korean War veteran who moved to Flossmoor Park in 1932 and into the Civic[Read More…]
Valentine’s Day Ball. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host a fun time with tunes for kids to dance with their Valentine starting at 3 p.m. Bring dad, mom, grandpa, grandma, or any other family member! Any “date” combination is welcome at this family holiday ball. Registration is appreciated.
Note: This is the 10th in a 10-part series introducing candidates who are on the ballot for the first time in village board races in Homewood and Flossmoor. Flossmoor has a surge in trustee candidates this year. In 2023, four candidates ran for three four-year terms. This year, two incumbents[Read More…]
Metra Delays. Track construction will be taking place on today and tomorrow. Trains may incur delays enroute up to 30 minutes. Please listen to announcements for any platform changes. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices. Petco Adoption Event. South Suburban Humane Society will host a pet adoption event at Petco, 17930 Halsted St. in[Read More…]
The new Flossmoor Art Council will hold its first public event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in FCC Community House, 847 Hutchison Road. The event will include a showing of “The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument to Ida B. Wells.” The film’s title refers to “The[Read More…]
Note: This is the ninth in a 10-part series of stories introducing candidates who are on the ballot for the first time in Homewood and Flossmoor village board races. There is more competition for trustee seats than usual in Homewood. In 2023, five candidates ran for four seats. This year,[Read More…]
Make Your Own Valentine. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a Valentine card-making session all day starting at 9 a.m. No registration required. Free for Homewood residents only while supplies last, limit one per library card. Parents Night Out. Minami Dojo, 1835 Dixie Highway, Building B, Suite 202, will host activities[Read More…]
A tea party – how charming! Come for the small bites and desserts, and a few etiquette lessons, too! The Homewood Public Library had a dozen girls ages 5 to 9 attend the Tea Party and Charm School event on Feb. 10. They arrived at the party in their fancy[Read More…]
A freshman stole the show on senior night. The Homewood-Flossmoor girls basketball team celebrated its five 12th graders before beating Lincoln-Way West 59-43 in the Feb. 11 regular-season finale. But it was ninth grader Zoey Ratliff who was the story. The Warriors played a 2-3 zone, leaving the wings open.[Read More…]
Several Illinois programs offer free income tax preparation for low-to-moderate income families and older adults who may need assistance in filing their 2024 income taxes. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), American Association of Retired Persons’ (AARP) Foundation Tax-Aide Program, and the Ladder Up Tax Assistance Program (TAP), provide free basic[Read More…]
