In 2024, the Illinois General Assembly approved Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan to repeal the statewide 1% grocery sales tax effective Jan. 1, 2026. The Homewood Board of Trustees will consider implementing a local 1% grocery sales tax effective Jan. 1, 2026, to compensate for the lost revenue. The legislation repealing[Read More…]
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Heather Hill community gathers to talk about neighborhood safety
The Heather Hill Civic Association discussed community safety on May 14 with Flossmoor Police Chief Carl Estelle and Les Rodgers, a member of the Ballantrae Neighborhood Watch. Estelle spoke to the meeting attendees about current work in the department and ways the community can support the police in their endeavors[Read More…]
06.05.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Air Quality Alert. The Illinois EPA has issued an air quality alert until midnight because of elevated particle pollution caused by wildfire smoke in the region. Air quality is expected to reach the orange level or “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.” Afternoon Book Discussion: Stay Hidden. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host[Read More…]
Obituary: Wendell ‘Wendy’ Earl Yonker | Jan. 15, 1924 – May 29, 2025
Wendell “Wendy” Earl Yonker, age 101, of Palos Heights, IL was welcomed into Heaven Wednesday, May 29, 2025. He was born January 15, 1924, in Chicago, IL. Son of the late Martin James and Catherine (Hoort) Yonker. Wendell is preceded by his wife of 73 years Dorothy Persenaire Yonker, daughter[Read More…]
H-F reading specialists learn science to improve students’ skills
Note: This story is the second of a three-part series. It was updated at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, to clarify several quotes. The first part of the series can be found here. You’re reading this, and not even thinking about how your brain is decoding each word, or how[Read More…]
Rabid Brewery owners, patrons say they feel betrayed by Homewood board bid decision
Note: This is part two of a two-part series. Part one is available here. Rabid Brewery owners Raiye Rosado and Tobias Cichon had developed plans to expand their business by purchasing a village-owned shopping strip on West 183rd Street, but their hopes were dashed Tuesday, May 27, when the Homewood[Read More…]
Wear Orange: Kelly, Williams lead gun violence prevention event at PSC on May 31
Prairie State College Board of Education Chair Camiella Williams said the loss of a family member to gun violence was what prompted her to run for the board eight years ago. On Saturday, May 31, she presided over a gathering at the college of political leaders and families who advocated[Read More…]
New approaches for reading win H-F national honor
Note: This story is the first part of a three-part series. A new approach for helping Homewood-Flossmoor High School students improve their reading and comprehension has won the Reading Department an Exemplary Reading Program Award from the International Literacy Association. The honor recognizes outstanding reading and language arts programs across[Read More…]
Crowd of teens create noise, disrupt traffic but no serious incidents reported
More than 300 teenagers gathered in the Flossmoor Hills neighborhood late Saturday, May 31, blocking streets and disturbing neighbors, according to Flossmoor police. Police said several streets were temporarily affected, including Oak Court, Central Park Avenue, Elm Street, Cherry Hill Drive and Elm Court. There were no fights, no injuries[Read More…]
06.03.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Board of Trustees normally meets on Mondays but will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, this week because of a scheduling conflict. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream will be available here. Use meeting ID 852 1089 4513, passcode 60422. Highlights: Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will meet at[Read More…]
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