Art in the Park. Explore and play at Millennium Park, Heather Road and Harwood Avenue, and make an outdoor-themed art project from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. H-F Park District Master Plan Update. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will provide an update from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Clubhouse at Dolphin Lake, 183rd[Read More…]
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‘Someone to watch over me’: Ballantrae Neighborhood Watch works to keep residents safe
In Season 10 of “Chicago Med,” Flossmoor resident Les Rodgers appeared in three episodes of the popular NBC drama. He played Simon Albrecht, the hospital’s chief of security. In real life, his current role also involves security. Rodgers is the founder of the Ballantrae Neighborhood Watch in Flossmoor, which he started five[Read More…]
04.22.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Thornton Township Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in township hall, 333 E. 162nd St. in South Holland. The agenda is available here. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of[Read More…]
Volunteers sought for Park Pride on May 3
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is looking for volunteers willing to give a few hours of their time on Saturday, May 3, to help clean up the parks during the annual Park Pride event. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt, and lunch is provided[Read More…]
Homewood police investigate two cases of shots fired in two days
Homewood police responded to two reports of shots fired within a few blocks of each other within a 24-hour period. The first report was received about 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 20. Offers checked the area of the 900 block of Elder Road and found several spent shell casings. No injuries[Read More…]
The Weeks | April 20: Youth baseball parades, Arbor Day event, adventures for women, park district plan, one more egg hunt
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, April 21, in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream will be available here. Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 21, in[Read More…]
Stepping out: Talented H-F Steppers win another title
If you’ve ever been to a step show, you’ve felt the energy, gotten caught up in the rhythm, seen the precision moves and felt the joy and pride of the steppers on stage. If you’re a member of the Divine 9, you also probably got a little nostalgic. Stepping is[Read More…]
District 153 awards tenure to 21 teachers
Homewood District 153 school board awarded tenure at its April 7 meeting to 16 teachers who have served four years in the district, and to accelerated tenure to five whose work over the past three years was recognized as excellent in overall ratings. Tenure was granted to Leslie Berry, Angela[Read More…]
Flossmoor earns 2024 Tree City designation
The Arbor Day Foundation has honored Flossmoor with its 2024 Tree City USA designation for the village’s commitment to plant, grow and maintain trees to benefit its community. The village also received a 2024 Tree City USA Growth Award for going above and beyond the four standards required for the[Read More…]
Ahrendt quarterbacks H-F volleyball through early season
Bryan Ahrendt is a big part of the Homewood-Flossmoor volleyball team’s offense. He’s also a huge part of the Vikings’ defense. The senior libero is an important part of pretty much everything they do. Coach Mark Ciesielski calls him the team’s “quarterback.” “I’m not a hitter. I’m not a[Read More…]
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