ARMED FORCES SALUTE – The Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial organization hosts a Salute to Armed Forces Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Flossmoor Park, 2523 Flossmoor Road. Chalk the walk to show your appreciation for veterans and service members, and get a free popsicle. FEELING CLINGLY – Kids[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
5/19/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
CONGRATULATIONS, SENIORS! – Today is the last day of classes for H-F High School seniors. The school’s graduation ceremony is on May 29. GET AN INSIDE LOOK – Homewood Public Works Open House is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 17755 S. Ashland Ave. Tour the water plant[Read More…]
5/18/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
ARCHITECTURAL TOUR – The Flossmoor Service League Housewalk is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Tour three homes, including a 1957 mid-century modern home designed by renowned architect Bertrand Goldberg. Get tickets at UpsaDaisy, Art4Soul, Gypsyfix, or online at www.flossmoorserviceleague.org. RELEASE THE BEAST – Register to run The H-F[Read More…]
5/17/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
PIZZA FOR 153 – Eat lunch or dinner at Aurelio’s Pizza today, and the restaurant will donate 20% of your bill to Homewood Parent Music Association. Do dine-in, carryout or delivery, and be sure to show the flyer you can find online. TOWNSHIP JOB FAIR – Learn about jobs open[Read More…]
5/13/2022 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
ERGONOMIC GARDENING – Yard work making you achy? Check out BodySmart Gardening, the next installment in Homewood Green Thumb Saturdays. Learn how to garden safely and healthfully using ergonomic tools and practices. 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Homewood Village Hall EVERYBODY SAY CHEERS – Dunning’s Market in Flossmoor celebrates its 25th[Read More…]
5/11/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
VETERANS MEMORIAL PROJECT – Watch a presentation about the Flossmoor Veterans’ Wall of Honor project at 7 p.m. Thursday via Zoom. Former Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun presents about the “75-year, long-overdue effort.” Register and receive a Historic Flossmoor Sites coloring book. Email [email protected] (subject: Flossmoor Veterans Wall). OPEN MIC FOR[Read More…]
200 volunteers work for Park Pride
While fewer people came out to Park Pride than in previous years, about 200 volunteers spruced up their local parks during the spring cleanup event organized by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. For two hours in the morning of Saturday, May 7, crews of residents were led by park district staffers[Read More…]
5/10/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
SUDDENLY IT’S SUMMERY – Unseasonably warm temperatures hit the area today, with a high of 87, and are forecast to stay through Thursday. With the drastic change in temps, be sure to protect pets, children, the elderly, and anyone who is sensitive to extreme heat. MEDICAL TESTS TOGETHER – On[Read More…]
District 161 costs rise; Bus company points to labor shortage and higher fuel rates
Flossmoor School District 161 will pay 20% more for bus transportation in the 2022-23 academic year, after the board approved a contract with Kickert School Bus Lines at its meeting on Monday, May 9. In its contract renewal, the district agreed to pay $152,000 more, for a total of about[Read More…]
5/6/2022 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
STORY TIME IN THE PARK – Now that the weather is warming up, it’s a great time to bring kids up to age 7 to Storytime with Miss Angela from Homewood Library. Register first and then meet up at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Irwin Park. VIADUCT CLOSED TUESDAY – The[Read More…]
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