Meetings | Stuff to do | Plan ahead | Last week THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2 at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting can be viewed[Read More…]
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South Suburban Housing Center settles complaints against Joliet apartment complex
South Suburban Housing Center (SSHC) reached a settlement with the owners and management of Twin Oaks West Apartments, a 200-unit apartment complex in Joliet, resolving complaints of housing discrimination based on source of income and disability filed before the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR). SSHC brought the complaints in[Read More…]
11.30.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Celebrate the Season. Flossmoor kicks off the holiday season with its annual holiday festival. Shop local and visit Santa downtown from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will offer free kids’ crafts inside the Park Place building from 3 to 5 p.m. Tree lighting and hot chocolate at[Read More…]
Homewood businesses ready for local shoppers on Small Business Saturday
Members of the Homewood Business Association are ready for customers who shop local on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30. HBA encourages consumers to shop at independently owned businesses. “This is a great way to show appreciation for our locally owned, small businesses in Homewood,” said Lisa Komorowski, president of the[Read More…]
H-F: Holiday Festivities 2024
Sunday, Dec. 1 South Holland Master Chorale Concert. The South Holland Master Chorale will present “Joy and Fanfare” at 4 p.m. at St. John Neumann Church, 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Monday, Dec. 2 Craft with Claire: DIY Holiday Cracker Party Favors. Make your festive table pop. Make these at[Read More…]
Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial seeks community support on Giving Tuesday
Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial, Inc. (FVM) is targeting a record-breaking $7,500 Giving Tuesday fundraising goal with the theme of “Join Forces for Flossmoor” on Tuesday, Dec. 3. First created in 2012 in New York City as a local philanthropic effort, Giving Tuesday is now an independent, nonprofit global movement that inspires[Read More…]
Kids production of ‘Wonka’ raises money for diabetes research
Eight-year-old Oliver Calderon said to his friends: “Let’s put on a play!” And so, on Friday evening, Nov. 22, 18 kids under the age of 10 took to the stage of the Flossmoor Community House to the delight of their family and friends to present their version of “Wonka.” And[Read More…]
11.29.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Today Holiday Gift Workshop. Homewood Public Library’s Makery, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host custom gift creation using the Glowforge, sewing machine, Cricut, 3D printer and more. Staff will provide step-by-step instructions to make a variety of projects. Appointments are recommended, but not required. Walk-ins are welcome during our open hours. Access to the[Read More…]
Homewood approves bid for replacement of 183rd Street fence
The Homewood Village Board approved the bid award from K Brothers Fence of Mokena for the removal and replacement of the sidewalk railing near the 183rd Street viaduct on Tuesday, Nov. 26. When presented to the board on Sept. 10, the bid was originally rejected because it exceeding the budget,[Read More…]
Richard Condon: Witness to and steward of local history
Note: As part of our coverage of Flossmoor’s centennial, the Chronicle has conducted interviews with several of the village’s long-time residents to add their stories to the village’s story. Richard Condon’s family moved to Flossmoor in 1932. In the mid-1930s, when he was still a youngster, the family moved to[Read More…]
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