Friday, March 28 Spring Break Boredom Bags. Anyone with nothing to do during this break from school can pick up a Spring Break Boredom Bag from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. Each bag includes fun, creative activities. Flossmoor Library Friends Monthly Special Interest Sale. The[Read More…]
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03.27.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Thornton Township candidate forum. The Lansing Journal, Harvey World Herald and H-F Chronicle will hold a candidate forum today. Questions for supervisor candidates will begin at 4 p.m. and trustee candidates will start at 5:30 p.m. Visit the Herald’s YouTube channel to watch the livestream. Gardening Club. The club meets at 7 p.m. every[Read More…]
Homewood library getting HVAC updates
When the temperature outside was over 90 degrees in summer, the Homewood Public Library wasn’t a place to go for a break from the heat. It reached over 85 degrees inside the building some days. The library board voted March 19 to spend $1.2 million to update the system and[Read More…]
03.26.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Wacky Snack Attack. Learn what teens from other countries snack on after school at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For grades 7 to 12. Registration is preferred but not required. Please list any food allergies when registering. Paper Flowers with Cricut. Welcome spring by making a[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center sets gala, casino night
The Cancer Support Center’s annual gala “Spring in Bloom” is set for April 4 at Olympia Fields Country Club. Guests are invited to be part of the evening starting at 6 p.m. with appetizers, dinner and drinks, silent auction, raffles, entertainment and casino/gambling, including $50 casino cash per ticket. Tickets[Read More…]
The Weeks | March 23: Fido’s Landing, candidate forum videos, candidate profiles, H-F settlement, Maple Tree anniversary
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 24, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Thornton Township Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, in township hall, 333 E. 162nd St. in South Holland. The agenda is available[Read More…]
03.22.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Metra Delays. Track construction could cause up to 30-minute delays today. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices. Book Sale. The Friends of the Homewood Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Candidate Forum. The final League of Women Voters of the Homewood-Flossmoor Area forum[Read More…]
03.21.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, March 21 Puzzle Palooza. Put the pieces together from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave. Teams can compete to see which one can complete the same 300-piece puzzle first. Prizes for the first three fastest finishers. Light snacks will be served. For all ages.[Read More…]
03.20.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Plan Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 20, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. The commission will review a proposed planned unit development for BG Park Center in the 2600 block of Flossmoor Road. The plan calls for the development of 12 townhome units and a cafe.
03.19.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Kelly Town Hall. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor, is hosting a call-in town hall from 7 to 8 p.m. Constituents can RSVP here and submit questions in advance. Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education Planning Committee will meet at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, in the Viking Room, South Building,[Read More…]


