Climb Out of the Darkness, the world’s largest event dedicated to raising awareness of pregnancy and postpartum mental health disorders, is set to host its first walk in Homewood on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m. at Izaak Walton Preserve. Organized by Homewood resident Meg Palka, the event aims to[Read More…]
Author: Jalyn Edwards
Alumni gather to celebrate 75 Years of memories at Western Avenue Elementary School
Western Avenue Elementary School celebrated its 75th Birthday with an open house for alumni on Friday, Sept. 8. The event brought former students and teachers together, creating a nostalgic and friendly atmosphere. Principal Gina Isabelli welcomed the alumni who had gathered to relive fond memories of their time at the[Read More…]
The Gem 2023: Flossmoor’s Burns Avenue shines with ‘Go, Team, Go’ spirit at Hidden Gem Half Marathon
The Hidden Gem Half Marathon unfolded in Flossmoor over the weekend, showcasing a vibrant display of community support. Burns Avenue residents near Leavitt Park transformed their neighborhood with a spirited “Go, Team, Go” theme, adorning the area with various sports-themed balloons. Onlookers donned their favorite team jerseys, amplifying encouragement with[Read More…]
The Gem 2023: Ballantrae neighborhood adds sparkle to Flossmoor’s Hidden Gem Half Marathon
The Hidden Gem Half Marathon swept through Flossmoor this weekend. With a thousand runners taking on the 13.1-mile course, the event drew residents from all corners of the village, along with special touches from the Ballantrae neighborhood. As participants traversed the tree-lined streets, residents in the Ballantrae neighborhood lined Dunfries[Read More…]
Flossmoor Volunteer Fire Department Corporation donates training mannequin to fire department
Flossmoor trustees recognized members of the Flossmoor Volunteer Fire Department Corporation (FVFD) during the board’s Aug. 21 meeting for donating a $30,000 state-of-the-art emergency medical services training mannequin to the village fire department. The mannequin will help elevate the skills of Flossmoor’s emergency personnel in both basic and advanced life[Read More…]
Flossmoor’s Hidden Gem Half Marathon gears up for its 4th edition
Preparations are in full swing for the fourth installment of the Hidden Gem Half Marathon scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9. Tom Dobrez, president of Flossmoor’s Future and one of the organizers behind the Hidden Gem, traces the race’s origins back to a community meeting where residents planted the idea. The[Read More…]
Flossmoor Road viaduct drainage improvements project gains traction
The Flossmoor Village Board approved a contract and budget amendments at the Aug. 7 board meeting for the Flossmoor Road Viaduct Drainage Improvements project, making progress towards Phase 2 of the plan. The Flossmoor Road Viaduct Drainage Improvements project’s early engineering and planning phases are steadily progressing. Village staff presented[Read More…]
Flossmoor baseball and softball team make history with three-peat championship
During its Aug. 7 meeting, the Village of Flossmoor Board recognized the performance of the Flossmoor Baseball & Softball (FBBSB) Pony Division team, known as the Railriders. The highlight of the team’s season came on July 22 when they won the South Suburban Youth Baseball League (SSYBL) title for the[Read More…]
Flossmoor’s National Night Out, strengthening bonds through community engagement
The Village of Flossmoor hosted its annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 1, bringing together residents and village officials for an evening of community engagement and fun. Officer David Levy, one of the event organizers, underlined the value of National Night Out, characterizing it as a unique opportunity[Read More…]
Flossmoor Village Board greenlights Brookwood Bridge and Butterfield Road Culvert reconstruction project
The Flossmoor village board advanced infrastructure development by passing a motion during its Monday night meeting on July 17. The Brookwood Bridge and Butterfield Road Culvert Reconstruction Project, which will improve local transportation infrastructure, was approved for funding and engineering services by the board. According to Public Works Director John[Read More…]