The Homewood Village Board has agreed to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement to sell the property at 17701 Bretz Drive to Barefoot Land Co. of Cape Coral, Florida, at the June 24 meeting. After publishing three bid solicitations in May in the Chicago Tribune, the village revealed the proposal[Read More…]
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Flossmoor board supports economic incentive, liquor license for Flossmoor Social
The Flossmoor board of trustees expressed support for an economic incentive and liquor license for Flossmoor Social, a new restaurant coming to the village, at the June 16 board meeting. The owners of 7th Floor Hospitality Group, Louis Morgan and Cory Singleton, presented the requests and concept plans for the[Read More…]
Flossmoor seeks village clerk applicants after LoGalbo resigns
Flossmoor is accepting applications from residents who would like to be considered for the position of village clerk following the June 16 resignation of Gina LoGalbo from the position. LoGalbo is an attorney and Marine veteran. She was appointed village clerk in May 2021 by Mayor Michelle Nelson following the[Read More…]
06.26.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Offices Closed. Flossmoor Village Hall offices and the Public Works building will be closed to the public today and tomorrow for staff training. The Police and Fire Departments will remain open for emergency and safety services. Residents will be able to purchase daily parking passes at the Police Department using[Read More…]
Flossmoor Board approves 1% grocery tax to start Jan. 1
The Flossmoor Village Board on June 16 approved a 1% local grocery tax effective Jan. 1, 2026. This local tax is a response to the repeal of the state’s 1% statewide grocery tax effective Jan. 1. State law HB3144, which eliminates the state grocery tax gave local governments the choice[Read More…]
Miller, Brown, several others lining up to run for Kelly’s seat
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) announced on May 6 that she will run for the U.S. Senate seat left open by Dick Durbin’s retirement, and soon after, competitors for her 2nd District seat in the House of Representatives began attracting interest from area politicians. Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, 6th District,[Read More…]
06.25.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Coffee with the Commissioner. Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, 6th District, will be at Krispy Kreme at 17815 S Halsted St. in Homewood from 8 to 9:30 a.m. today. It’s a chance for residents to talk with Miller about local concerns and county initiatives. Animal Encounters: Mammals and More. Irons Oaks Environmental[Read More…]
06.24.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 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. Password 830183. Highlights: Park Storytime. Homewood Public Library will host storytime in Heritage Park from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Registration[Read More…]
Activists, public servants participate in gun violence conference at Prairie State
Social workers, nonprofit organization members, community activists, politicians and public servants from the South Suburbs and the South Side of Chicago spoke about gun violence at Prairie State College’s Conference Center on Tuesday, June 17. The conference was From Violence to Action: Building Safer Communities Together. Speakers shared their personal experiences[Read More…]
The Weeks | June 22: Coyote Run 20th, Community Band, Homewood Block Party, IPO Concert, animal encounters
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, June 23, at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream will be available here. Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in village hall, 2800[Read More…]
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