PARK DISTRICT CHOICES – You can now go online to view Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s program guide Choices for Spring 2022. It includes information about classes for kids, adults and seniors, as well as special events, facilities rentals, dog park passes, and programs at H-F Racquet & Fitness Club and Irons[Read More…]

CONNECT TO FLOSSMOOR – Flossmoor residents can now use TextMyGov, a mobile phone-based service provided by the village, to report issues and get information. The automated system allows users to interact by using keywords such as potholes, tree trimming, bill pay, animal license, jobs, office hours and more. To start,[Read More…]

SEEDS, TREES & CLEAN-UPS – Flossmoor’s Green Commission meets tonight, with many forward-looking spring items on the agenda. Topics include the seed library, an upcoming clean-up day, a tree planting event and a community garden space. Attend in person or over Zoom. Find info at the village website. FABRIC OF[Read More…]

COOKIE BOXES – In addition to buying from your local troop, you can now satisfy your sweet tooth by getting Girl Scouts cookies at Homewood Science Center. Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana now sells cookies at HSC from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, and[Read More…]

CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE – Take a look inside classrooms, hallways and common spaces at Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic School in Flossmoor during an open house tonight. Parents and prospective students can go for a tour of the school, view a presentation by the principal, and learn about the[Read More…]

FOOD DRIVE-THROUGH – Mt. Zion Ministries hosts a pop-up food pantry at 10 a.m. today at 2340 177th St., Lansing. First-come, first-served. Roll down windows and pop trunk in advance. MASK GIVEAWAY – Get a free KN-95 mask at Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller’s office, 15440 Central Ave., Oak Forest,[Read More…]

BLACK HISTORY AT JEWEL – Jewel-Osco in Homewood hosts its 23rd Annual Black History Month Celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Visit the store for live music from Justin Dillard Trio, line dancing, special savings, giveaways, kids activities, and product showcases from more than 30 minority-owned brands. Learn more[Read More…]

OUTDOOR ICE SKATING LESSONS – Kids 12 and younger can get a unique experience, learning ice skating outdoors at classes at the rinks at Flossmoor Park. Starting Saturday, H-F Park District offers classes for beginner skaters to learn marching, gliding and balancing, along with the proper way to fall and[Read More…]

SCHOOL CLOSURES – Schools in Homewood District 153 and Flossmoor District 161 are closed today, along with H-F High School, as students are on e-learning. Infant Jesus of Prague School has a snow day. H-F Park District Discovery Preschool is also on remote learning. FOLLOWING UP FOR YOU – Throughout[Read More…]