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Partners in Climb. Anyone age 12 and up with a partner is invited from 1 to 5 p.m. to take on the high ropes course at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, 20000 Western Ave., to build confidence, teamwork and memories through exciting aerial challenges. Price is per person. Fee is per[Read More…]
A low bid is helping Flossmoor add additional sidewalk and curb replacement work to its summer project list. The Flossmoor Village Board agreed to a $163,986.92 contract with Davis Concrete Construction of Monee on July 20 for the village’s Fiscal Year 2027 Sidewalk Replacement Program for work throughout the village.[Read More…]
Homewood Farmers Market. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Martin Square between Chestnut and Ridge roads in downtown Homewood. Barb & Dan’s Road Ride. A 25-mile fitness bike ride. Everyone stays together. Leaves GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 W. 183rd St., every Saturday (weather permitting) at 8[Read More…]
Angel Athletics, based in Homewood, will be part of a new WNBA initiative as part of the All-Star game Saturday, July 25. In recognition of the WNBA’s milestone 30th season, the league will introduce a new initiative in which each All-Star team will compete on behalf of a different Chicago[Read More…]
“Every phone call that I get on our hotline, I’m talking to myself from years ago.” Triple R Pets hotline volunteer Bob O’Neill has spent years answering questions from residents trying to help stray and feral cats. On Saturday, July 18, many of those same questions came up during Triple[Read More…]
The Flossmoor Village Board unanimously approved the purchase of a sculpture that has become a familiar landmark near the Flossmoor Public Library, adding it to the village’s permanent public art collection. Trustees voted Monday to approve an agreement to purchase Sans Titre Ref. 366, a powder-coated aluminum sculpture by French[Read More…]
Friday, July 24 Fiber Friends Drop-In. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and quilters are welcome to stop by the conference room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. to share your projects with people of all skill levels. Bring your materials and group members can help you learn.[Read More…]
Crews began work on Wednesday, July 22, to relocate a gas line that runs along Park Avenue in Homewood, a prerequisite to starting the long-awaited Dixie Highway viaduct drainage improvement project. The contractor hired by the Illinois Department of Transportation to complete the drainage project, Iroquois Paving, had started work[Read More…]
The Flossmoor Village Board unanimously approved a resolution Monday amending the village’s fiscal year 2025-26 budget to account for previously approved expenditures and year-end accounting adjustments. The amendments include a $49,000 increase to the General Fund budget for contracted firefighter and paramedic personnel. According to a memorandum from Finance Director[Read More…]
The history of Flossmoor and the Illinois Central Railroad came together Wednesday morning as Metra celebrated 100 years of electrified rail service with a pop-up event at the Flossmoor station. The event featured historical displays, railroad memorabilia and conversations with longtime railroad employees and local historians, highlighting how the Illinois[Read More…]
