The Flossmoor Board of Trustees was introduced to the village’s newest police officer at its Oct. 2 meeting. Village Clerk Gina LoGalbo administered the oath of office to Benjamin Morris after Police Chief Jerel Jones introduced him to the board. Jones said Morris grew up in South Holland and has[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
Flossmoor recognizes local breast cancer survivors
Flossmoor recognized National Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the Oct. 2 Board of Trustees meeting, and Mayor Michelle Nelson presented a copy of a proclamation to three local survivors of the disease. Nelson introduced Jill Kopec, Annette Driscoll and Kelly Rose before reading the proclamation. “These three ladies have gone[Read More…]
The Weeks | Oct. 15: Hidden Gem MVP, Homewood Stories, Flossmoor trees, Walk Walton, Harry Potter trivia
MVP Organizers of the Hidden Gem Half Marathon are often quick to credit the hundreds of volunteers who work to make the race a success every year. They also started in 2022 to recognize a member of the team whose contributions stand out. This year, the Hidden Gem Most Valuable[Read More…]
Flossmoor honors Friends of the Library Oct. 15-21
The volunteers who support the Flossmoor Public Library and local readers were honored at the Flossmoor Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 2 as Mayor Michelle Nelson proclaimed Oct. 15-21 Friends of Libraries Week. Chris Schmitt and Chris Condon represented the Friends of the Flossmoor Public Library organization. “The Friends[Read More…]
Meet Your Merchant: Blue Pearl Candles
Blue Pearl Candles offers unique products and opportunities to learn, according to co-owner Kim Rowe. At the Sept. 26 Homewood Board of Trustees meeting, Rowe and her co-owner and daughter Terri Rowe, introduced the business during the Meet Your Merchant part of the agenda. Terri is a junior at Homewood-Flossmoor[Read More…]
10.13.2023 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE — The annual Homewood Fire Department open house will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the department, 17950 Dixie Highway. There will be safety activities and demonstrations, the Cook County Sheriff’s Support K-9 Unit will be answering questions about staying safe in emergency situations and the[Read More…]
Recyclepalooza attracts more traffic, gathers unused stuff
On one of the first sunny, crisp days of fall, Recyclepalooza volunteers gathered in the Parker Junior High School parking lot to unload widely various items from a steady stream of vehicles. Flossmoor Community Engagement Manager Stephanie Wright said the event on Saturday, Oct. 7, was busier this year than[Read More…]
Team Luke wraps up cystic fibrosis fundraising campaign
Tracey King and her kids, Adele and Quinn, are on the home stretch of their campaign to raise $50,000 by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, for Team Luke and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The three made a pitch for donations at the Sept. 26 Homewood Board of Trustees meeting. Adele explained[Read More…]
Flossmoor continues streak, receives financial reporting recognition 45th year
Flossmoor Finance Director Scott Bordui performed a familiar duty at the village board meeting on Oct. 2, presenting the 45th consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Financial Officers Association. The award was for fiscal year 2022. Bordui and Assistant Finance Director Ann Novoa presented[Read More…]
The Weeks | Oct. 8: Which government owns our streets? Diversity Dinner, Trail Mix music, Fire Department open house
THE WEEK > Meetings Flossmoor Public Art Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, in the conference room at village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Normandy Village, 41 E. Elmwood Drive. Homewood Board of Trustees will[Read More…]
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