Note: This is the sixth in a 10-part series introducing candidates who are on the ballot for the first time in village board races in Homewood and Flossmoor. Flossmoor has a surge in trustee candidates this year. In 2023, four candidates ran for three four-year terms. This year, two incumbents[Read More…]
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02.10.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Snow on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Watch from 9 a.m. Wednesday until 3 a.m. Thursday. Snow could be heavy at times. Accumulation of 3 to 5 inches is expected. Make It Take It Tuesday. Do you like to make things? Teens are invited to the FORT[Read More…]
Second annual Soup for the Soul event to raise funds for the Center for Food Equity in Medicine
More than two dozen chefs are set to attend the second annual Soup for the Soul, a soup-tasting event and fundraiser for the Center for Food Equity in Medicine (CFFEIM), at the Flossmoor Community House on Monday, Feb. 17, from 5 until 8 p.m. Community members attending Soup for the Soul will[Read More…]
Mayor updates residents on new detention basin
Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson gave an update on work being done on the detention basin near Heather Hill School when she addressed the Heather Hill Civic Association meeting Feb. 5. Nelson said the first phase of the Berry Lane portion of the work was done in 2023. The stormwater design[Read More…]
FEMA suggests preparations for winter storm this week
With the threat starting midweek of heavy snowfall and cold temperatures across much of the upper Midwest, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 5 office in Chicago is encouraging residents to prepare now. “The forecast this week is an important reminder that winter isn’t over just yet,” said acting[Read More…]
Election 2025: Introducing Craig Frank
Note: This is the Fifth in a 10-part series of stories introducing candidates who are on the ballot for the first time in Homewood and Flossmoor village board races. There is more competition for trustee seats than usual in Homewood. In 2023, five candidates ran for four seats. This year,[Read More…]
The Weeks | Feb. 9: Spornette Building project, Valentine’s events, Thornton Township tackles budgets, Willow 100 days
This week | Stuff to do | Plan ahead | Last week THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Public Art Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday,[Read More…]
Catholic Charities food drive is Saturday, Feb. 22
Volunteers at St. John Neumann Church, 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood, are sponsoring a food drive from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the church parking lot. The food collected will be delivered to the South Regional Office of Catholic Charities in Park Forest for distribution to[Read More…]
District 153 sells bonds for Willow School improvements
The District 153 school board agreed to sell $2.82 million in life safety bonds Feb. 3 to underwrite summer work at Willow School, 1804 Willow Road in Homewood. Chief School Business Official Eric Trimberger was happy to get a 3.85% interest rate for the two-year loan. The district will receive[Read More…]
Election 2025: Introducing Belgee Falkner
Note: This is the fourth in a 10-part series introducing candidates who are on the ballot for the first time in village board races in Homewood and Flossmoor. Flossmoor has a surge in trustee candidates this year. In 2023, four candidates ran for three four-year terms. This year, two incumbents[Read More…]
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