The Flossmoor Public Library recently announced the launch of a new “Local Author Collection,” starting in 2024 as part of a strategic plan for 2024-2026. To assist the launch of this new collection, the library will be hosting a Local Author Fair in the spring of 2024. Library Director Jamie[Read More…]
Author: Christian Villanueva
Grown Up Night returns with a big splash
As the sun began to set on Aug. 4, grown-ups started arriving at 7 p.m. at the Splash Pad for the free annual grown-up night event. The night was filled with live music, games such as cornhole, Jenga, and life size checkers. Wiley’s Grill had food available for purchase. Water[Read More…]
Adults get to play in the water at the Splash Pad on Aug. 4
Adults, prepare for a chance to make a big splash return to the Millennium Park Splash Pad in Homewood! Grown-up Night at the Splash Pad returns from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. The location is mainly utilized by kids who have a good time. The Splash Pad has[Read More…]
Members of Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra to perform for Chamber Night July 19 in Flossmoor
Chamber Night will bring beautiful music to downtown Flossmoor when members of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra perform during an evening program Wednesday, July 19.The special event, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the front of the Flossmoor Public Library, is presented by the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce, the Homewood-Flossmoor[Read More…]
Families gather for Homewood’s Public Works open house
Families gathered at 17755 Ashland Ave. with their children Saturday, May 20, to enjoy Homewood Public Works open house. Families spent the afternoon learning about the village’s Public Works Department. Activities included interactive equipment operation and rides for kids, tours of the water plant facility, and demos on tree planting[Read More…]
Homewood Farmers’ Market summer season returns in full force May 27
Get your families ready for some fun and pick up some fresh produce along the way; the Homewood Farmers Market summer season returns Saturday, May 27. The outdoor market returns with its typical popular activities and features of artisan goods, fresh produce, and live music. On top of all that,[Read More…]
Volunteers assist village staff during Homewood’s community clean up day
Volunteers took to the streets of Homewood on Saturday, April 29, to assist the Homewood public works crew in neutralizing litterbugs around the community. Director of public works John Schaefer mentioned this was the first year they brought back community clean up day after taking a break from it. “We[Read More…]
Flossmoor Service League to hold house walk May 17
The Flossmoor Service League’s annual House Walk fundraiser will be back on May 17. This year’s house walk will be the 65th in its history. The first walk, known as the FSL Suburban Stroll, was on June 5, 1957, with over 1,000 people in attendance. It raised more than $2,000.[Read More…]
Homewood’s 2023-24 budget still in black despite Walmart closing
Homewood’s village budget outlook for the coming year remains moderately positive, despite the closing of the Walmart store on Halsted Street. Even with the potential tax loss from the closing, the fiscal year 2023-24 budget is projected to have $22,790 to fund balance. At the village board meeting on Tuesday,[Read More…]
Homewood officials OK mortgage release to ease development of former Vice District location
At the village board meeting Tuesday, April 11, village trustees joined by Mayor Hofeld approved the release of a $20,000 mortgage to facilitate sale and redevelopment of the vacant commercial property at 18027-18029 Dixie Highway formerly occupied by Vice District Brewery. Through the arrangement, Chase Bank agrees to release its[Read More…]