On Tuesday, August 5, things got loud in Flossmoor — fast. Music blasting from the DJ was already playing across the Village Hall lot, but then came the real head-turner: a helicopter circling overhead. People stopped mid-conversation, looked up, and waited to see where it would land. Turns out, just[Read More…]
Author: Nuha Abdessalam
Experts urge home owners: Plant native species
If you’ve ever wondered what a bald cypress has in common with your hair after a long, sweaty day, Tristan Shaw has an answer. “It holds water,” he said. “That’s what plants do, that’s what trees do. And we’re out here doing everything we can to get water off our[Read More…]
Salem Lutheran micro-pantry opens for use
Despite a weekend heat advisory and temperatures that kept many indoors, Salem Lutheran Church in Homewood has officially launched its new community micro-pantry on Saturday, June 21. The event, hosted at the Salem church on 18324 S. Ashland Ave, celebrated its new partnership with the nonprofit Girl In Lansing (GIL)[Read More…]
Wind Creek Southland Public Benefit Fund still in early stages of development
Correction: This story originally misstated the recipients of the annual distribution of funds. Since the Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino opened in November 2024, the Wind Creek Southland Public Benefit Fund tied to the project already is approaching $3 million. The fund was created to support scholarships and healthcare across[Read More…]
Park District welcomes 2 new commissioners, discusses crisis plan
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board marked the first full session for newly appointed commissioners Erika Schafer and Byron Walker during its meeting on Tuesday, June 18. Walker won election April 1 to a six-year term, and Schafer was appointed to the board for a two-year term to fill a board[Read More…]
7th Hats off event salutes South Suburban women
“Are you ready to celebrate women?” Erika Walker called out to a packed room at Ravisloe Country Club in Homewood, rising above the clink of glasses and swirl of conversation. The crowd of elected officials, community leaders, sorority members, and honorees responded with cheers, setting the tone for the seventh[Read More…]
Salem Lutheran kids help build Girl in Lansing Little Free Pantry
By midmorning, Caty Fremouw, 8, was brushing lavender paint across a pantry panel while her older brother worked beside her. Around them, kids drilled, painted, and hauled supplies across the courtyard at Salem Lutheran Church. The plan was to finish the build, then enjoy refreshments and munchkins. On Saturday, May[Read More…]
H-F students lead the way in mental health forum
They planned it, they led it, and they showed up for each other. At Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s first public mental health panel, students took the stage to talk about what they’re carrying — and what they need from the adults around them. Held May 5 in collaboration with the Live[Read More…]
‘This is my town’: Volunteers dig in for Park Pride across Homewood-Flossmoor
Amanda Battles stood beside a freshly mulched tree at Millennium Park, rake in hand and mud on her sneakers. “This is my town. Of course I’m going to make it look nice,” she said. “We live here, we should value the land we live on. It goes through seasonal changes,[Read More…]
Flossmoor rolls out the welcome mat at resident reception
“It’s quiet but really pretty, and everyone says good morning,” Ashley Shannon said, describing the south suburban neighborhood she and her husband moved to in February. On Thursday night, April 24, Ashley and Connor Shannon were among dozens of attendees at Flossmoor’s New Resident Reception — an annual event designed[Read More…]
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