FLOSSMOOR HOLIDAY LIGHTS PARADE — Flossmoor public safety and public works vehicles will be brightly decorated for the holidays and will wind through village neighborhoods from 4:30 to 6 p.m. CHEESY HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT — Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery, 1035 Sterling Ave., Flossmoor, will host a showing of holiday movies from[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
Flossmoor historical society receives first major donation
The Foundation for the Preservation of Flossmoor History recently received its first big donation from a former resident, J.R. List. Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson, founding member of the foundation, said List contributed $25,000 to the not-for-profit organization. “We’re really excited about that,” she said. “He grew up here and has[Read More…]
Local rabbis fill 6th night of Hanukkah with songs, messages of hope
Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson introduced Rabbi Carmit Harari of the Shir Tikvah in Homewood and Rabbi Gidon Isaacs of Temple Beit Shalom in Munster as the candle lighters for the sixth night of Hanukkah in Flossmoor Park on Dec. 12. “I really appreciate all you do throughout the year to[Read More…]
The Weeks | Dec. 17: Lisa Purcell steps down, Allisa Opyd nominated to step up, ukulele holiday serenade, big boost to Flossmoor history organization, Juice WRLD remembered, Richard Hunt mourned
THE WEEK > Meetings Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at[Read More…]
Jenny Krystosek lights the 5th candle
Jenny Krystosek of Homewood, with her husband, Ed, and daughter, Kiora, 6, beside her, sings the Hanukkah blessings after lighting the candles on the menorah on Dec. 11, the fifth day of Hanukkah. The ceremony took place in Flossmoor Park.
Flossmoor newcomer lights menorah on 3rd night of Hanukkah
Julie McCabe moved to Flossmoor in March with her husband, Marck, and 2 1/2-year-old daughter, Belle, and on Saturday, Dec. 9, she led the singing of Hanukkah blessings and lit the third candle in the community menorah at Flossmoor Park. “I signed up at my Irish Catholic husband’s urging because[Read More…]
Homewood family members from three states gather to light the menorah on the 2nd night of Hanukkah
David and Laurie Matasar of Homewood, with visiting members of their family, lit the second candle on the community menorah in Flossmoor Park on Dec. 8, the second night of Hanukkah. Their son Michael and his wife, Rachel, joined them from Colorado, and their son Jonathan and his children, Levi[Read More…]
Lipperts light first Hanukkah candle at Flossmoor community celebration
Gloria Lippert of Flossmoor lit the first Hanukkah candle on Thursday, Dec. 7, on the menorah in Flossmoor Park while her husband, Jeffrey Lippert, related the story of Hanukkah’s origin and recited the three first-night blessings. He told the story of Antiochus, a Greek king who ruled about 200 BCE.[Read More…]
Humane Society cites renovation costs, announces closure of Homewood Adoption Center
South Suburban Humane Society CEO Emily Klehm said she still remembers her excitement on the day in 2019 when the Homewood Adoption Center officially opened. It was a dream come true. But four years later, the building no longer is a viable part of the society’s operation, and Klehm announced on Friday,[Read More…]
12.14.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
ELVES NIGHT OUT — Shop local and have fun. Homewood Business Association members will offer sips, snacks and specials. Participating shops include Anjel’s Boutique, Art 4 Soul, Art Corner Frames, Gaia’s Market & Refillery, Jonathan Kane Salon & Spa, Loulou Belle, Serendipity Shoppe, The Rock Shop, The Village Door, The Villager Gift[Read More…]
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