TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME — Flossmoor will celebrate the village’s 100th anniversary with a trio of baseball games at Bronco Field in Flossmoor Park, a car show and ending with a drone show at dusk, the first of its kind in the Southland. The third ballgame will be an old-time[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
South suburban leaders mark start of new phase in airport development project
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., and leaders from the south suburban region convened a news conference Monday to recognize legislative work designed to guide the next stage in the development of the South Suburban Airport. State Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, and State Sen. Napoleon Harris, D-Harvey, each sponsored bills in[Read More…]
The Weeks | June 16: Flossmoor centennial bash, recognition for lifesaving response, Juneteenth parade, Calumet Country Club, Pirate Day
THE WEEK > Your government Rich Township Board of Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, June 17, at 22013 Governors Highway. Find the agenda here. Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 17, at village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Find the agenda here. Attend remotely here or call 312-626-6799. Use ID 860[Read More…]
Homewood receives three proposals for redeveloping former Karate Kids building
Homewood trustees will have three options to consider when deciding the next use for the building at 2018-2020 Ridge Road. The village received one bid initially and received two alternate bids before the June 11 deadline. The village is required by law to seek alternative bids when it considers a[Read More…]
Villages observe Memorial Day
Homewood and Flossmoor observed Memorial Day with separate ceremonies on Monday, May 27. Wally Burns VFW Post 8077 hosted a ceremony at the Homewood Veterans Memorial on Harwood Avenue to honor those who died serving the country. The combined Parker Junior High/James Hart School band and the Homewood-Flossmoor High School[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustees approve two contracts for Heather Hill basin project
Flossmoor trustees approved two contracts to get the work started on the controversial project storm water detention basin near Heather Hill School. Before the vote, trustees listened to residents who gave their opinions on the project. The $3.4 million contract for construction of the basin went to Pan-Oceanic Engineering Co.[Read More…]
6.13.2024 | 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 consider a special use permit for a massage therapy business, Obsidian Holistic Services, at 930 175th St., and[Read More…]
Half Week | June 12: Calumet Country Club pivot, Thornton Township turmoil, H-F Steppers camp, youth scientist achievement
Calumet Country Club redevelopment could be pivoting to housing project Golfers are playing rounds at Calumet Country Club this summer, three years after an Arizona developer had hoped to convert the property into a warehousing facility, but his plans are shifting to another use. Owner Walt Brown said he is[Read More…]
HF Juneteenth celebration includes new features, participatory art
The fourth annual Homewood-Flossmoor Juneteeth Festival on Saturday, June 15, will include some new features, entertainment, art, more food than ever and the return of many favorite activities. Youth leadership and empowerment organization You Matter 2 will operate what organization officials say is the biggest Juneteenth celebration in the South Suburbs. Juneteenth[Read More…]
The Weeks | June 9: Juneteenth, school budgets, 2018 Ridge Road bids, Heather Hill School design, new soul food place, junk art, escape room
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, June 10, at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. Find the agenda here. Attend remotely here. Highlights: The board will: Homewood School District 153 Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the 2024-25[Read More…]
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