Organic Herbicide Application. The Flossmoor Public Works Department will be applying an organic herbicide to sidewalks and curb lines today and tomorrow between 4 a.m. and 3 p.m. on village-owned property on Berry Lane and the Dartmouth Bicycle Path. Applications will be applied as needed during suitable weather conditions to[Read More…]
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Homewood approves new three-year contract with Teamsters Union Local No. 700
The Homewood Village Board approved a new three-year collective bargaining agreement at the June 23 meeting with Teamsters Union Local No. 700, which represents village clerks. According to Terence Acquah, Homewood assistant village manager, the contract includes wage increases, expanded compensatory time and changes to employee benefits. The agreement replaces[Read More…]
06.24.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Village of Flossmoor and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. open to the community to discuss a new future for the underutilized Flossmoor south commuter parking lot. The meeting will be in Flossmoor village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The purpose of the meeting is[Read More…]
Chamber Night returns to downtown Flossmoor July 29
Residents will have an opportunity to support local businesses while enjoying live music, art and community activities when Chamber Night returns to downtown Flossmoor on Wednesday, July 29. The annual event, which begins at 5 p.m., was launched in 2021 as a way to bring foot traffic to downtown businesses[Read More…]
06.23.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting will be available here, meeting ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. Highlights: Park Storytime. Kids up to age 8 and their parents can meet at Heritage Park on the[Read More…]
Homewood tree walk helps residents learn about tress in urban areas
Elm trees, oak trees, and maple trees were just some of the trees residents learned about at the June 13 Green Thumb Saturdays Main Street Tree Walk organized by the Homewood Tree Committee. Tree walk host Master Gardener Tony Greep focused on educating people on the common trees found in the village[Read More…]
The Weeks | June 21: Reimagine parking lot purpose, viaduct update, Community Band concert, garden art auction, Homewood block party, family campout
Your government | Notices | Stuff to do | Plan ahead | Last week THE WEEK > Your government Monday, June 22 Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Tuesday, June 23 Homewood Board of Trustees will[Read More…]
Leaky roof at racquet club to be repaired
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board agreed to a $36,600 contract with Knickerbocker Roofing & Paving Co. at the June 16 meeting for repairs to the roof at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. Workers for the firm did an on-site inspection and said 15 specific[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustees approve revised plan for townhomes on Flossmoor Road
Flossmoor trustees gave the green light to a housing project on Flossmoor Road that has been under consideration since December 2024. The board approved a planned unit development, special use permit and plat of re-subdivision for a 12-unit townhome development at 2611-2633 Flossmoor Road proposed by BG Park Centre LLC of Flossmoor.[Read More…]
District 233 plans to apply for state Property Tax Relief Grant
Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 plans to apply for Illinois’ Fiscal Year 2027 Property Tax Relief Grant, a state program designed to provide property tax relief to local taxpayers while helping school districts offset lost revenue. The grant was discussed during the District 233 Board of Education meeting on June[Read More…]
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