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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…]
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…]
Irwin Park will now close at dusk. Commissioners for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District at their meeting July 21 agreed to change closing time from 11 p.m. to dusk at the suggestion of the Homewood Police Department. The park stretches between Highland and Gottschalk avenues on the south side of Ridge[Read More…]
Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth to 2.5 years old and their caregivers. There will be stories, songs, bubbles and free play in the Rauch Reading Room from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Register here. Mahjong for Beginners. Stop by Beyond the Book, 18063 Dixie[Read More…]
The Flossmoor Village Board approved the purchase of 10 new sets of structural firefighting personal protective equipment during its meeting Monday, authorizing the village manager to enter into a $53,120 purchasing agreement with Dinges Fire Company. The purchase includes 10 sets of Lion Protects structural firefighting coats and pants that[Read More…]
Flossmoor school administrators laid out plans for District 161 board members at the July 21 meeting sharing how the staff in each of the district’s five buildings will work to improve the learning environment. All students in grades four through eight, teachers and staff are given a state survey to[Read More…]
Community Crocheting Circle. Anyone who wants to learn to crochet can join a relaxing and beginner-friendly experience from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Beyond the Book, 18063 Dixie Highway. Learn the basics and start creating your very own cozy blanket! RSVP here. Board Game Night. Adults who love board games are invited to[Read More…]
The Homewood Village Board approved two ordinances at the July 14 meeting that will allow the village to pursue additional state funding for its lead service line replacement program. The ordinances authorize Homewood to borrow up to about $7.94 million through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s (IEPA) Public Water Supply[Read More…]
The Forever Lexi Foundation is hosting the fifth annual Legacy of Light Butterfly Release on July 27 to honor the memory of Alexis Wilson, who was a victim of police violence in 2021. The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. in Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road[Read More…]
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. in the Goldberg Administration Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Flossmoor Green Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Senior Bagels & Bingo. There will be small prizes for each game[Read More…]
