The Flossmoor Police Department posted an update about the investigation into an officer-involved fatal shooting Sunday. A 64-year-old resident, Madeline Miller, was killed in the encounter. “We have been advised by the Illinois State Police Public Integrity Task Force that investigators are nearing the conclusion of the preliminary investigative work[Read More…]
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Flossmoor police ask for patience as state police task force investigates shooting
The Flossmoor Police Department issued a statement Monday evening appealing to the community for patience as the Illinois State Police Public Integrity Task Force investigates an officer-involved shooting on Sunday that took the life of a 64-year-old resident. Madeline Miller was pronounced dead at 1:09 p.m. Sunday after she was[Read More…]
Woman killed in Flossmoor Sunday in officer-involved shooting (updated)
(Updated at 4:25 p.m. Monday) A woman was killed in an officer-involved shooting on Sunday after police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance shortly after noon in the 1400 block of Joyce Drive in Flossmoor. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office reported Monday morning that the victim was[Read More…]
Gordon leads Cook County District 5 race
With 99% of precincts counted, Monica Gordon has taken the lead in the race for 5th District Cook County Board of Commissioners. Flossmoor is in District 5. Gordon had 7,092 votes, 38.49% of the total, at 9:45 p.m., according to the Cook County Clerk’s election website. Gordon was followed by Kierra[Read More…]
Arrest made in connection with Mod Pizza stabbing
Homewood police report that a Sauk Village man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that occurred Friday in Homewood. Martez Price, 26, of the 2200 block of 220th Street, was taken into custody on Sunday, June 26, police said. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s office has approved three[Read More…]
Public invited to Homewood zoning code update meeting Thursday
The Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission will host a public meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23, to share progress on the current zoning code update. Proposed amendments to the zoning code chapters six through eight will be presented by the village’s consultant, Houseal Lavigne Associates. The meeting will be held[Read More…]
Flossmoor police investigate vehicle thefts, burglaries
Flossmoor police are investigating the theft of two vehicles and the break-in to five cars in the Park neighborhood around 3 a.m. Monday, June 20. Police are analyzing video and reported three Black males gained access to five unlocked vehicles in the 2100 block of Marston Lane, the 2000 block[Read More…]
Here First | April 8
The future Here’s what we strongly suspect will happen in coming days … Bloom Township board will hold its annual town meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at 425 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Check here for the agenda. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m.[Read More…]
Here First | April 1
Quote of the week “An expansion of trails and open spaces is sorely needed across our neighborhoods to benefit existing residents and for the city to achieve health, economic, climate, and transportation goals.” — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, referring to plans for expanding biking trails in the city The[Read More…]
Here First | March 25
The future There are no village, school district, library or park district board meetings scheduled this week. Instead … Help Ukrainians Shir Tikvah, 1424 W. 183rd St. in Homewood, and Gypsy Fix, 1056 Sterling Ave. in Flossmoor, will be drop off sites for a humanitarian drive in support of the[Read More…]