BIKE THE GEM — Flossmoor’s Future holds the annual community bike ride is still on as of Friday evening, but organizers suggest checking the website for updates in case wet weather forces a change in plans. The ride will start from the Infant Jesus of Prague School parking lot at Douglas Avenue and Flossmoor[Read More…]
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Obituary: Erma Amstadter | May 26, 2024
Erma Amstadter, nee Kallen, age 99, of Flossmoor passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital in Palos Heights. The beloved mother of Marc Amstadter of Chicago was preceded in death by her husband, Laurence Amstadter, brother, Thomas Kallen, and son John Amstadter.A native of Chicago’s Hyde[Read More…]
5.31.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
HOMEWOOD STICKER DEADLINE — Friday is the last day to purchase a village vehicle sticker without incurring a $25 additional fee. Click here for more information about how to pay. ART & GARDEN STREET FAIR — The festival will be open 4 to 9 p.m. tonight on Martin Avenue in downtown Homewood, rain or shine. More[Read More…]
Flossmoor Library opens centennial reading program on Tuesday
The Flossmoor Public Library, as part of its celebration of the village’s centennial, invites readers to step back 100 years for a discussion of several books that were popular in the 1920s. David Martin, adult services manager, will lead the discussion. The program will be in the library’s Helen Wilson[Read More…]
Libraries open summer reading programs on Monday
The Homewood and Flossmoor Public Libraries open their summer reading programs on Monday, June 3, with something special for readers of all ages. Residency is not a restriction. Both libraries invite readers from outside their service area to join in the activities. “Adventure Begins at Your Library” is the theme[Read More…]
Lions Pool opens Saturday
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Lions Club Pool and wading pool officially open at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 1. The pool will be open through Aug. 11. The pool, at 1041 Ridge Road in Homewood, will be open seven days a week. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday[Read More…]
5.30.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD STICKER DEADLINE — Friday is the last day to purchase a village vehicle sticker without incurring a $25 additional fee. Click here for more information about how to pay. BIKE SAFETY — May is National Bike Safety Month and Homewood police posted a reminder that motorists should slow down when they see cyclists on the[Read More…]
Bikes and artisans this weekend in H-F
June will begin with two annual events, the Homewood Art & Garden Street Fair and Flossmoor’s Bike the Gem community ride. The Art & Garden fair opening day is Friday, May 31, from 4 to 9 p.m. More than 70 artisan vendors are expected for the two-day event, selling handcrafted[Read More…]
5.28.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
BLOOM TOWNSHIP BOARD — Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, in township hall, 425 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. No agenda has been posted yet on the township website.THORNTON TOWNSHIP BOARD — Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, in township hall, 333 E 162nd St., South Holland. Find the agenda here. HOMEWOOD[Read More…]
5.23.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING — The commission will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here. Attend remotely here or call 312-626-6799. Use ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812. The commission will continue discussion of a special use permit and parking variance request from Elsayed Elbanna who wishes to open[Read More…]
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