The Chronicle is 10. That means the paper is basically a fifth grader, fully capable of all the basics like reading and writing and maybe even arithmetic. We’re ready to make the big leap to middle school. (Hoping we can skip algebra.) Like the best fifth graders, we’re listening to[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
Heather Hill detention basin nears completion
On Friday, Sept. 27, the permanent fence around the Heather Hill storm water detention basin appeared to be finished, putting the flood mitigation project one step closer to completion. Flossmoor Public Works Director John Brunke reported Sept. 6 that the main excavation work to create the basin adjacent to Heather[Read More…]
9.27.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
WIZARD OF OZ — The H-F High Theatre Program presents “The Wizard of Oz” children’s play in the Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. Sept. 27 and 2 p.m. Sept. 28. Tickets at https://gofan.co. OAKTOBERFEST — The new fall event will continue Flossmoor’s 100th anniversary celebration. In Flossmoor Park from 10 a.m. to 1[Read More…]
9.25.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
DIVINE 9 BLOOD DRIVE — From 2:30 to 7 p.m. at the Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood, as the sororities and fraternities mark Sickle Cell Month.
Homewood sells bond to pay for capital projects
A bond sale is adding a little more than $2.5 million to Homewood coffers. In approving the sale Sept. 10, trustees are anticipating using the money for capital projects. Because Homewood is a non-home rule municipality, state law limits how much debt the village can incur without seeking approval from[Read More…]
Flossmoor honors H-F High successes, cancer foundation
The Flossmoor Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 3 was packed with special recognitions, starting with a long list of accomplishments by Homewood-Flossmoor High School students, teachers and coaches. Mayor Michelle Nelson gave shoutouts to a number of teams and individuals who had standout achievements during the previous year, including[Read More…]
Smart911: Homewood promotes new notification system
Homewood residents have the chance to store pertinent information for themselves and others at their address into a new emergency alert system. The information will help first responders be better prepared on how to give aid in emergencies. Homewood officials said the new technology is offered by the emergency communication[Read More…]
Homewood explores new downtown TIF option
Homewood’s Downtown TOD TIF District turned 7 this year, and village officials say that may be too old to sustain several proposed redevelopment projects, so the village is exploring the possibility of carving out one section to create a new district. Homewood Economic and Community Development Director Angela Mesaros said[Read More…]
Hidden Gem 2024: Co-founders get to run; volunteers serve music, chalk art, chocolate milk
Jennifer Davis summed up the post-Hidden Gem Half Marathon vibe in downtown Flossmoor as she stood with her two children watching the streets fill with runners and residents. “Feeling Flossmoor proud today,” she said. “Flossmoor sure knows how to throw a party.” She was watching Kegs & Eggs, a new[Read More…]
New Flossmoor event, OAKtoberfest, will combine environmental learning, fall celebration on Sept. 28
The Village of Flossmoor will launch a new event, OAKtoberfest, on Saturday, Sept. 28, as part of its centennial celebration. The event will include a full day of celebrating nature, trees and community spirit with activities for all ages. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Flossmoor Park at Brassie[Read More…]
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