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Meetings
Rich Township Board of Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, March 18, in the Leonard Robinson Administration Building, 22013 Governors Highway.
- Find the agenda here.
Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, March 18, in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights.
- Find the agenda here.
- Highlights: The board will continue discussions about the proposed detention basin near Heather Hill School. The village plan would direct storm waters from the viaduct downtown to the basin. Related stories: D161 board, residents question village detention basin proposal (Feb. 21, 2024), Open house offers residents closer look at drainage plan (Jan. 27, 2024), Flossmoor asks parks for land for flooding project (June 26, 2023), Flossmoor Road flood reduction plan discussed at D161 board meeting (May 24, 2023), Flossmoor Road Viaduct Improvements Project proposes second phase of flood mitigation plan (May 21, 2023), Flossmoor officials debate approach, cost of viaduct flood mitigation (Feb. 10, 2021), Viaduct study to examine how to solve Flossmoor’s flooding problem (June 20, 2020), Saturday’s soggy weather closes viaduct (Oct. 27, 2019), Friday’s superstorm: Flooded viaducts, water rescues and a rampaging Butterfield Creek (Oct. 3, 2019).
Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road.
- Find the agenda here.
- Attend virtually here or call 312-626-6799, ID 899 8274 0607, passcode 60422.
- Contact the board by sending email to [email protected].
- Highlights: The board will convene in closed session prior to voting on action items. Among the action items will be a resolution terminating the employment contract between Police Chief Jerel Jones and the village. Related stories: Flossmoor residents fill board room to show support for police chief (March 5), Flossmoor mayor posts statement on police leadership, indicates chief and village will ‘part ways’ (March 7), Jones’ supporters rally at Flossmoor Village Hall on Monday (March 11), Former Flossmoor police chief files federal lawsuit charging racially motivated treatment (March 11).
- The board also will consider a resolution providing assurance that the village will commit to its matching obligation for a grant that is part of the funding for the Dartmouth Road pedestrian bridge replacement project.
- The board is expected to continue discussing the preliminary budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education will meet at 6:15 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in the The Viking Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The board is expected to enter into closed session during the first meeting.
- Find the special 6:15 p.m. meeting agenda here.
- Find the 7 p.m. regular meeting agenda here.
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in the Goldberg Administration Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road.
- Find the agenda here.
- Highlights: The board will discuss policy changes to Rover’s Run Dog Park, consider accepting a proposal to update Irwin Park playground and consider a bid for resurfacing Flossmoor Park Tennis Courts.
Flossmoor Green Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road.
- Find the agenda here.
Bremen Township Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. at 15350 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Forest.
- No agenda posted at the township website.
Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, in the library, 17917 Dixie Highway.
- Agenda not yet available online.
Flossmoor Plan Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road.
Stuff to do
Monday, March 18
Prime Time with GiGi. A basic low-impact aerobics session from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood, designed to increase stamina and burn calories with toning and weight-training exercises to strengthen muscles and improve balance. Great for beginners or mature exercisers.
Adolescent Activists. The meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. in Homewood Public Library’s F.O.R.T. upstairs at 17917 Dixie Highway is for teens age 13 to 18 who want to discuss issues and events. This month’s topic is domestic violence. Snacks will be served.
Tuesday, March 19
Vote. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Information on voting for judges. Click here or here or here.
Zumba with Gigi. A mix of low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party at H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood, from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday, March 20
Homewood Stories. Five storytellers will be performing at the Flossmoor Community House, 847 Hutchison Road. The event was moved from its usual Tuesday date because the location will be used as a polling place on March 19. Tellers will be Peter LeGrand, Tony Labriola, Joy Wright, Suzy Dritz and Karen O’Donnell. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door, or $15 if purchased in advance at here.
100 Acts of Kindness. As part of Flossmoor’s centennial celebration, the village is promoting a 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge. Residents are invited to spread the word to friends, family and neighbors and encourage them to join in. Share acts of kindness on social media using the hashtag #BeKindFlossmoor.
Thursday, March 21
Working in Water, an International View. At the Izaak Walton Preserve general meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the preserve, 1100 Ridge Road in Homewood, Dave Zaber will discuss his experiences in Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania as a consultant with The U.S. Agency for International Development’s Farmer to Farmer program. His work highlights global issues related to water use and conservation and the importance of global cooperation in solving environmental challenges.
Friday, March 22
Flashlight Egg Hunt. The H-F Park District will host an evening egg hunt in two sessions, 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. and 8:30 to 9:15 p.m. at Irons Oaks, 20000 Western Ave. Bring a flashlight and basket. A non-paying adult must accompany child. The hunts will start promptly at the registered start time. For kids aged 3 to 10. The fee is $12 for district residents, $15 for non-residents. Click here to register.
Saturday, March 23
Barb and Dan’s Road Ride. Weekly bike ride start at 8 a.m. from GoodSpeed Cycle, 2125 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. There are two groups. One is a no-one-gets-dropped group that follows a 20-mile route. Another group is goes on a longer ride. Helmets required. Lights encouraged. Riders of all experience levels are welcome.
Off-Leash Bike Ride. A nine-mile ride every Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. at GoodSpeed Cycle, 2125 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. The route includes Butterfield Creek bike path, past Rover’s Run and through Izaak Walton Preserve. No registration. Donuts upon return.
Lucky Egg Hunt. The H-F Park District will host its annual egg hunt for kids 10 and younger at 10 a.m. Apollo Park, Morgan Street & Bowling Green Road in Homewood. There will be a few lucky eggs which include an extra prize. The bunny will be available for photos after the hunt. For H-F residents only.
Terisa Griffin at Freedom Hall. The “Songbird of Soul” will be at Freedom Hall – Park Forest at 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets here.
Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby. Retro Rumblers will face the Comic Book Crushers at 8 p.m. in the Homewood Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $15.
Sunday, March 24
IPO Presents: Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo. A musicial story time by Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 2 to 3 p.m. for kids from age 0 to 12. Registration is preferred, but not required.
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