Nobody would’ve expected Ali Kelly to be a coach, not even her. Homewood-Flossmoor girls soccer’s skipper was a self-described “hot head” as a player who was quick to pick up a card. The 2012 Vikings grad was able to get by on her talent without doing a lot of thinking.[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
Mobility Matters: Dutch reach, nice drivers and new anti-speeding law
Good drivers use the Dutch Reach. On June 5, Chicago Department of Transportation worker and safe cycling advocate Riley O’Neil was riding in a bike lane on Halsted Street in Chicago. A driver opened a car door as he passed, knocking him into the travel lane, where he was struck[Read More…]
Thornton quarry reservoir nearly full after weekend storms, villages continue clean up work
It’s been a week since strong storms moved through the area, and the community continues to recover from the high winds and torrential rains of July 3 and July 4. At 7 a.m. Monday, July 6, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District reservoir at Thornton quarry’s stormwater reservoir was holding 7.3[Read More…]
Area continues to recover from weekend deluge
In the first four days of July, Homewood and Flossmoor have already received more than 5 inches of rain, almost as much as in the month of April and more than twice as much as in the month of May. For the year, the total so far is 50% above the same point in[Read More…]
Commentary: Musician’s sax talks at local board meetings
Local government board meetings can be thrilling or tedious, but they aren’t often melodic. Since early spring, several Homewood and Flossmoor boards have been treated regularly to musical interludes courtesy of Adam Rogers. The soft spoken Rogers rarely says a word during public comment portions of meetings. He lets his[Read More…]
07.04.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
No Farmers Market. The Homewood Farmers Market will be held next on July 11 in Martin Square. Flossmoor Children’s Independence Day Bike Parade. The annual parade of decorated bikes, wagons and scooters will begin at 10 a.m. in the village hall parking lot, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Line up will start at[Read More…]
H-F Juneteenth celebration honors freedom with parade, block party
The Homewood-Flossmoor Juneteenth celebration used a new parade route and new location for the festival, but the spirit and purpose of the event remained the same, to honor freedom and Black culture and pride. The event was organized by youth empowerment organization You Matter 2. Founder and CEO Destiny Watson[Read More…]
Obama Presidential Center announces ‘You Are America’ series to honor country’s 250th anniversary
This July 4, the Obama Presidential Center will launch a new series of free, family-friendly events and activities called “You Are America.” This eight-week series honors the inclusive spirit of America and aims to welcome neighbors across Chicago and the world to the center’s campus to commemorate the nation’s 250th[Read More…]
Residents offer views on possible redevelopment of Flossmoor south commuter lot
The response was mixed among community members who attended an open house Wednesday, June 24, to discuss the possibility of converting the underused south commuter parking lot in Flossmoor to a park, with some people expressing enthusiasm for the project and others saying they are concerned about the loss of[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustees approve revised plan for townhomes on Flossmoor Road
Flossmoor trustees gave the green light to a housing project on Flossmoor Road that has been under consideration since December 2024. The board approved a planned unit development, special use permit and plat of re-subdivision for a 12-unit townhome development at 2611-2633 Flossmoor Road proposed by BG Park Centre LLC of Flossmoor.[Read More…]
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