Viewpoint: The commentary below represents the ideas, observations and opinions of the author. Truth be told, I felt terrible about the vacant real estate just behind our house. Tom Houlihan For weeks, we had watched our prospective neighbors as they tidied up the structure just to the south, and carried[Read More…]
Author: Tom Houlihan
Report on long-range Flossmoor street program to debut Wednesday
Flossmoor officials Wednesday will outline plans for a multi-year street maintenance program in the village. Results of a pavement management report (PMR) will be presented at the rescheduled village board meeting, along with preliminary proposals on how to best operate a long-range street program. Flossmoor is likely to look for[Read More…]
Lighthouse Pride party draws hundreds in support of LGBTQ community
The rainbow came to Flossmoor Wednesday. Hundreds of people ― several from outside the Homewood-Flossmoor area ― flocked to what was billed as the South Suburbs’ first Pride celebration.
LGBTQ group feels ‘whirlwind’ of love after village website change
Support took off sharply last week for Lighthouse, the south suburban area’s first support program for LGBTQ young people and their parents, following a momentous post on the organization’s Facebook page.
Governors Highway will be closed to through traffic for two months
As a Cherry Creek flood control project begins, Governors Highway will be closed to through traffic between Flossmoor Road and 183rd Street. John Brunke, Flossmoor’s public works director, said Thursday that the road closure starts June 12 and will last about two months. Local traffic will be allowed on most[Read More…]
Artist is speaker at ceremony for Flossmoor Sculpture Garden work
Flossmoor’s newest addition to its Sculpture Garden, Crossing #5, will be dedicated on June 3 at Flossmoor Park, 2423 Flossmoor Road. Sculptor Ed McCullough of Chicago will speak at 2 p.m. and is bringing four models of his work to the dedication ceremony. Activities are planned at the park between[Read More…]
Man charged with armed robbery following heist at CVS store
A Hazel Crest man was charged with armed robbery after sticking up Flossmoor’s CVS store on May 18, police said Friday. Keith Crumpler, 51, of the 17000 block of Shae Drive, is also facing charges from a string of robberies in Chicago and other south suburban communities, said Tod Kamleiter, Flossmoor’s[Read More…]
Service cuts included in Metra’s proposed Electric Line schedule
Metra this week announced proposed Electric Line schedule changes that the rail agency says will improve service and attract more customers without increasing costs. The changes include service cuts, mostly on lightly used branch line trains. Also, the number of mainline trains on Saturday is being reduced. Metra says the[Read More…]
Flossmoor seeks input from residents on planning, marketing surveys
Flossmoor residents have a chance to let local officials know what they think needs to be done, both in planning for the future and in marketing the village.
Committee members eye restoration of Flossmoor’s downtown clock tower
Fans of “Back to the Future” remember a downtown clock tower that plays a notable role in the film. Flossmoor’s clock tower is not nearly as famous, but it’s about to receive some local attention as a group of area residents is moving ahead with plans to install functional timepieces[Read More…]