Metra has opened a survey and scheduled a 3 to 7 p.m. informational session for Wednesday, July 19, at Millennium Station to solicit feedback about proposed changes to its fare structure for 2024 that would reduce the number of fare zones to four from 10 and change some of the fare options available. The[Read More…]
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Nicole Castagna serving in newly created Flossmoor position
Nicole Castagna has been hired as the assistant to the village manager/communications manager for the Village of Flossmoor. She started in her new position on Monday, July 17. She will manage all aspects of the village’s public information and communications management, marketing and public relations, including print materials, electronic communications[Read More…]
Flossmoor Veterans Wall of Honor groundbreaking set for Aug. 9
Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Inc. will host a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony from 2:30 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, on the site of the proposed Wall of Honor north of Flossmoor Road between the Flossmoor train station and Park Place. The public is invited to participate. Retired Flossmoor Mayor Paul[Read More…]
Flossmoor artist among 34 recognized by the Illinois Arts Council Agency
Flossmoor artist Rita Coburn was among the recipients of The Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) 2023 Artist Fellowship Award (AFA). The IACA awards are $15,000 unrestricted awards to Illinois artists in recognition of their outstanding work and commitment within the arts. This year, 24 Illinois artists will receive Fellowships totaling $360,000. Finalist[Read More…]
5 storytellers will entertain at Homewood Stories July 18
Homewood Stories will present five storytellers at its 7:30 p.m. show on Tuesday, July 18, at the Flossmoor Community House, 847 Hutchinson Road in Flossmoor.. Guest presenters for this show are: Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Doors open around 6:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to[Read More…]
Governor announces largest construction program in state history
Gov. JB Pritzker joined state and local officials at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) headquarters Friday, July 7, to announce the largest multi-year program to fix and repair infrastructure in state history. The state plans to spend $40.99 billion over six years as part of the Rebuild Illinois capital[Read More…]
Bloom Township property assessment meeting is Tuesday (free)
The Cook County Assessor’s Office will hold a workshop on Tuesday, July 11, explaining the latest property assessment numbers for Bloom Township. The session will be from 6 to 7 p.m. at 1020 Dixie Highway in Chicago Heights. Property owners are given an opportunity to appeal their assessment if the[Read More…]
County officials offer pet safety tips for 4th of July holiday
The boom, crackle and pop of 4th of July fireworks as well as other outdoor elements of holiday celebrations can present potential hazards for pets. To ensure pets remain safe and healthy during the weekend festivities, Cook County’s Animal and Rabies Control recommends pet owners take the following precautions. Fireworks[Read More…]
Variety of gardens open for annual garden walk July 16
Take a walk through seven beautiful gardens on the 2023 Southland Community Garden Walk on Sunday, July 16, starting at Goldberg Park, 3301 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., rain or shine, guests will be able to roam through small and large gardens that have been designed[Read More…]
State offers summer safety tips ahead of 4th of July holiday (free)
Ahead of the 4th of July holiday weekend, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding residents who are grilling out or packing a picnic to follow proven food handling safety tips to protect friends and family from foodborne illnesses. IDPH is also urging Illinoisans to protect themselves from[Read More…]
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