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Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting can be viewed here.
Highlights: The board will discuss the 2024 property tax levy and Serena Hills School construction bids.
Homewood School District 153 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in the James Hart Media Center, 18220 Morgan St. The agenda is available here.
Highlights: The board will consider the preliminary 2024 property tax levy, a resolution for a property tax relief grant and fees for use of district facilities.
Flossmoor Public Art Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here.
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting can be viewed here. Use ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183.
Highlights:
- Consider authorizing a study to recommend improvements to the backup power at village hall, which experienced outages following the July 15 tornado.
- Consider approving small business facade improvement grants for seven projects.
- Information and discussion about the 2024 property tax levy. A public hearing and vote on the levy are expected to be held at the board’s Dec. 10 meeting.
- Consider approving more $543,000 to upgrade the motor control center of Water Supply Plant No. 1.
- Consider a second extension on a letter of intent with Rabid Ground to continue due diligence on a proposal to purchase village-owned property at 3003-3025 W. 183rd St. The local brewery is hoping to move to the 183rd Street location from its current home on Bretz Drive.
Flossmoor Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. After a public comment period, the board plans to meet in closed session.
Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education Finance Committee will meet at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, in the Viking Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda is available here.
Homewood Appearance Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting can be viewed here. Use ID 844 1118 8079, passcode 170845.
Highlights: The commission will consider improvements for a proposed restaurant in the former Citgo gas station at 2124 W. 183rd St. and a sign variance for a proposed Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurant at 17631 Halsted St., the former site of MOD Pizza.
Stuff to do
Thursday, Nov. 14
Women’s Poker Night. Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery will host a “dive into the thrilling world of Texas Hold ‘Em” hosted by A.J. Rudolph at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. RSVP by calling 708-957-2739.
Friday, Nov. 15
Owl Prowl. “Ever wondered if an owl really is as smart as they say? Why don’t we hear them when they fly? Just how far can an owl see? Come with the whole family to learn about owl calls, behavior and habitat as we take a short walk into the surrounding habitat to call for owls and listen for whooo might call back” from 7 to 8 p.m. at Irons Oaks, 20000 Western Ave. For anyone over age 5. Fee is $12 for H-F Park District residents, $15 for non-residents. Click here to register.
Saturday, Nov. 16
Toxic Tour. South Suburbs for Greenspace will conduct a second Toxic Tour through Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve with board member and environmental scientist David Zaber starting at 2 p.m. Volunteer guides will take groups of 12 on a two-mile hike to view polluted ponds and will discuss science issues, civic issues and impact on people, pets, and wildlife. Meet at the main Ridge Road Parking lot. The last group will depart at 2:25 p.m. Email [email protected] with questions.
Holiday Canvas Painting Fundraiser for Cat Habitat. Cat Habitat of Homewood will benefit from a painting event, 2 p.m. at Abundant Grace United Church of Christ, 18200 Dixie Highway in Homewood.
Walk and Talk. The Cook County Forest Preserves will host an informative hike at Plum Creek Play Meadow, 22313 Burnham Ave, Chicago Heights. “Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These hikes will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation.” For more information, email [email protected] or call 312-415-2970.
Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby. Playoff bout between the Horrific Haunters and the Retro Rumblers at Homewood Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road. Doors open at 7:15 p.m., action begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 online, $20 at the door, trackside $20, front row $25. Accessible seating available at no extra charge.
Plan ahead
Fragments of Flossmoor Book Chat. Author Kristine Condon will be at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. from 2 to 3 p.m. and again from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, to discuss her book, “Fragments of Flossmoor: A Series of Essays on the Interesting, Curious, and Unique in Our Village.” “This series of 15 essays sharing little-known pieces of Flossmoor history and the contributions of veterans to our community will make for fascinating discussion.” Copies of the book will be available for purchase, with 100% of sales benefiting the Flossmoor Veterans Memorial Wall of Honor project. Registration is not required.
Butterball Burner 5K. The H-F Park District’s 20th annual Thanksgiving 5K run will start at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. “Burn some extra calories before your big Thanksgiving meal and enjoy a fun filled run/walk.” All ages and abilities welcome. Early bird registration deadline for the $30 fee is Nov. 19. After that, registration will be $35. Click here to register.
Ruth Page’s Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky’s holiday favorite, “The Nutcracker,” will be performed from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Governors State University Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway, University Park. “This beloved holiday family classic is the only production that recreates the original version’s full-length staging. International guest artists will perform alongside the Ruth Page Civic Ballet elite dancers.” Tickets available here.
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- Wind Creek Casino gets green light from IGB to open Monday (Nov. 10).
- Metra’s 2024 Holiday Train tickets go on sale Monday (Nov. 10).
- Wind Creek Casino officials show off elegance of Southland’s new entertainment center (Nov. 9).
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- Cook County, South Suburban Humane Society offer no-cost adoptions, free large dog spay/neuter services (Nov. 9).
- Hart students will present ‘Moana Jr.’ musical Nov. 21 and 22 (Nov. 8).
- Jennifer Norrell named the next superintendent at H-F (Nov. 7).
- H-F’s Special Olympics soccer teams take first, third place (Nov. 7).
- Local kids express their presidential preference in Flossmoor family’s mock election (Nov. 6).
- Homewood resident Cage making volleyball run with Marist (Nov. 6).
- H-F grad receives national award honoring her research initiatives (Nov. 6).
- Trick or treaters defy wind (Nov. 5).
- D161 Board expected to keep property taxes flat (Nov. 5).
- H-F’s 2024 school Report Card shows slight improvements in English, math (Nov. 5).
- Slow vote-counting, flip-flopping leads, careful certification and the weirdness of the Electoral College – people who research elections look at what to expect on election night (Nov. 5).
- Royal Cultures, a hair salon specializing in wigs and extensions, expanded its space (Nov. 4).
- Homewood will host Metra budget hearing Nov. 7 (Nov. 4).
- Homewood honors residents, businesses with Beautification Awards (Nov. 4).
- Free leaf pickup in Homewood starts Wednesday (Nov. 4).
