FLOSSMOOR READS – One Book, One Flossmoor returns with a community reading of Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI, which tells the story of the Osage Native Americans who gained wealth in the 1920s because of oil reserves found under their land[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
9/15/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
MEDICAL HIRING EVENT – UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital hosts a hiring event from 1 to 5 p.m. today at 19550 Governors Highway, Flossmoor. The hospital is hiring for many medical positions including certified nursing assistants, registered nurses and more. PARK PLANTERS – On Saturday, you can volunteer with members[Read More…]
9/14/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
EAT HOMEWOOD – It’s Homewood Restaurant Week, when the Homewood Business Association encourages residents to dine at local eateries. Participating restaurants include Cilantro, Grady’s, La Voute Bistro, Maple Tree Inn, Redbird Café, Riviera Tacos, and Twisted Q. Get a punch card at a participating restaurant, fill four spaces by ordering[Read More…]
9/10/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
HIDDEN GEM – Some 800 runners will flood Flossmoor’s streets on Saturday morning for the Hidden Gem Half Marathon. The 13.1-mile race starts outside Infant Jesus of Prague School and loops through Flossmoor. Watch out for road closures; go online to preview the course. FLOSSMOOR FEST – Returning this year,[Read More…]
9/8/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
FLOSSMOOR FREE TREES – Flossmoor residents can apply to participate in the Fall 2021 tree planting program. If their space is approved, the tree will be planted for no charge in the parkway by their homes by village public works staff and volunteers of the Flossmoor Green Commission. Find info[Read More…]
Classic fans mix with younger characters on Free Comic Book Day
Deep in the heart of a bustling metropolis called Homewood, not even the villainous COVID could stop one mild-mannered comic book store owner from becoming the hero comic book lovers everywhere needed him to be… After being delayed months because of pandemic restrictions, Free Comic Book Day returned in August[Read More…]
9/3/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
HALF A TREE – Get a new tree for your home and only play half the price with Homewood TreeShare program. On Saturdays, Sept. 18 and 25, residents can buy a tree at Homewood Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more at the village website. ‘DRIVE’ WHILE[Read More…]
9/2/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
VIADUCT CLOSURE – Flossmoor Road viaduct will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today for routine maintenance. Traffic control measures will be in place and traffic will be rerouted to 183rd Street and Vollmer Road. BICYCLE BINGO – Throughout September, cyclists of all ages can play Bicycle Bingo[Read More…]
9/1/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SHIELD TEST UPDATE – According to Chronicle reporting from Tuesday night’s meeting of the Homewood SD153 school board, a lack of SHIELD computer equipment at James Hart School meant not all students who opted into SHIELD testing for COVID were tested on Tuesday. The district plans to test the remainder[Read More…]
8/31/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SCHOOLTIME ANXIETY – If your high schooler or you are experiencing stress at the start of the school year, check out “Real Parents, Real Kids, Real Talk – Anxiety & the Start of the School Year.” In this program from H-F High School, three mental health medical professionals help you[Read More…]