If attendees had any quibbles about this year’s Pumpkin Smash, it is that the gourds remained fairly grounded on Saturday, Nov. 5. Eileen Nutley, of Homewood, brought her child after hearing about the cherry picker used last year to drop pumpkins and let gravity take care of the destruction. Dave[Read More…]
Author: Bill Jones
Walk Walton 2022 catches a break with the weather, takes advantage with outdoor activities
As Halloween fanatics across the Midwest well know, an outdoor event in late October can always be a bit of a gamble. Autumn can provide a beautiful backdrop of color and pleasant temperatures — or demand winter coats, hats and gloves in a battle against the elements. On Sunday, Oct.[Read More…]
Flossmoor sanitary sewer rehab sees $599K in additional costs after more point repairs identified
Sewer work is begetting more sewer work in Flossmoor, after new repair needs were discovered since the last time the pipes were inspected several years ago. The village board voted unanimously on Monday, Oct. 17, to approve a change order on a contract with Benchmark Construction that increases the original cost[Read More…]
Trustee reads statement related to Madeline Miller’s death following CESSA discussion
For the first time in the months following the death of Madeline Miller, no residents spoke during public comment at the Monday, Oct. 17, Flossmoor Village Board meeting about the incident or policing in Flossmoor. But Trustee Rosalind Mustafa read a statement she prepared in anticipation of residents who have appeared before[Read More…]
Clash of cardboard weapons, armor helps ring in Rabid Brewing’s fifth anniversary in Homewood
On Saturday, Oct. 15, Addie and Jon Kempe strolled out onto the beer field outside of Rabid Brewery ready to do battle. They were not unique in that fact on this particular weekend, as the Homewood business celebrated its fifth anniversary, or Rabidaversary, with its inaugural Box Battle Basho. But[Read More…]
Plant the Gem volunteers get 300-plus trees in the ground across Flossmoor in one morning
The brisk weather the morning of Saturday, Oct. 15, was doing nothing to change the smile on the face of Stephanie Wright, Flossmoor’s program and event coordinator. She was warmed — at least figuratively — by approximately 250 volunteers who turned out to plant in excess of 300 trees around[Read More…]
Protesters still want Madeline Miller’s name on agenda after community forum is announced
While the Flossmoor Village Board this week announced plans for a community forum designed to address police and community relations, protesters said they still want to see Madeline Miller’s name on the agenda and want trustees to share their opinions about her death and the village’s policing during a public[Read More…]
Flossmoor pledges community forum amid continuing policing discussion at board meetings
For the fourth consecutive Flossmoor Village Board meeting since the death of Madeline Miller, discussion continued to be dominated by public calls for change in police practices. Mayor Michelle Nelson opened the meeting Tuesday, Sept. 6, by noting that the village is working on hosting a community forum on the[Read More…]
Flossmoor Fest to once again keep the party going downtown Sept. 10 following Hidden Gem
After the fun of the Hidden Gem Half-Marathon winds down Saturday, Sept. 10, don’t be fooled; the party is just getting started. Flossmoor Fest will return to downtown Flossmoor, with a “soft open” at noon featuring Go DJ. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Marching Band kicks off the main stage entertainment[Read More…]
Hidden Gem to return Sept. 10 with familiar route highlighting Flossmoor’s neighborhoods
The Hidden Gem Half Marathon is fast-approaching, and it already is poised to be the biggest race field yet. By early August, registration had passed 700 runners, with the 1,000-participant cap likely to be hit by the end of the month, according to Tom Dobrez, co-founder of Flossmoor’s Future and[Read More…]
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