Senior citizens in the Homewood-Flossmoor community are invited to a complimentary breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Homewood-Flossmoor High School North Building Cafeteria.    The North Building is accessible via the Governors Highway campus entrance. The event includes an overview of the school by administrators, musical entertainment and[Read More…]

Acting Flossmoor Police Chief Tod Kamleiter has been selected to move up the ranks to serve as the village’s next permanent police chief.  Kamleiter was Flossmoor’s deputy police chief for six years until May, when he was appointed acting police chief following former chief Mike Pulec’s retirement.     Tod Kamleiter [Read More…]

Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, is calling for the General Assembly to pass a statewide property tax freeze during the upcoming veto session Oct. 28, 29 and 30 and Nov. 12, 13 and 14.  “Democrats and Republicans on the Property Tax Relief Task Force (appointed by Gov. JB Pritzker) must[Read More…]

South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association is offering discounted tickets to Six Flags Fright Fest.   Tickets are for Oct. 18, 19 and 20 and Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2 and 3. This year Six Flags Great America has two new haunted houses and more than 20 haunted attractions.   [Read More…]

An artist’s rendering of the proposed casino andentertainment complex at Halsted Street andInterstate 80/294 in Homewood and East Hazel Crest. (Provided image courtesy Wind Creek Hospitality)  A casino complex announced Wednesday by Wind Creek Illinois LLC would include a hotel, entertainment center, three restaurants, two bars and a skyline lounge when[Read More…]

Flooding on Dartmouth Road in Flossmoor lookingtoward the dead end following storms Friday night. (Provided photo)  The first call came in at 8:05 p.m. last Friday night. A car was stalled at the flooded intersection of Sterling Avenue and Flossmoor Road in downtown Flossmoor. With heavy rain falling for most of[Read More…]

Local residents will have a chance to weigh in on a casino proposal in Homewood and East Hazel Crest at a pair of public meetings that will take place next Monday.  The Homewood village board will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7. At that time, the board[Read More…]

Flying in the air supported by her father Bruce (ScottSowinski) is a strong memory for Alison (Mia Wetzler),the main character of “Fun Home,” a musical by The Drama Group. Oct. 4 through 13. (Provided photo)  Scott Sowinski and PJ Janicki of Flossmoor will star in “Fun House,” winner of five Tony Awards in the[Read More…]

The area’s beautiful oak trees will be celebrated onSaturday at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center,2000 Western Ave., in Olympia Fields. (Provided photo)  The mighty oak has been part of legends and fables. It is used as a symbol of strength, protection and stability. It has represented Zeus in Greek mythology.  [Read More…]

Members of the Board of Directors for Flossmoor School District 161 began discussion on the 2019 tax levy that will go toward funding the 2020-21 school year. During a Sept. 23 meeting, District 161 Finance Director Frances LaBella overviewed this year’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), which determines the amount of new[Read More…]