The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education is examining the pros and cons of a possible expansion of the district’s prekindergarten (PreK) and early childhood (EC) programs. At its Sept. 23 meeting, board members requested a cost estimate for expanding the district’s PreK and EC offerings as part of[Read More…]
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Organizations focus on the environment for Oaktoberfest: Part 1
Oaktoberfest: Part 1 brought families to Flossmoor Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, for a celebration of the mighty oak and its beauty throughout Flossmoor’s neighborhoods. Organizations found different ways to help mark Oaktoberfest, whether it was sharing information about composting or animal habitat or helping kids learn about the environment. [Read More…]
9.28.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
WIZARD OF OZ — The H-F High Theatre Program presents “The Wizard of Oz” children’s play in the Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets at https://gofan.co. OAKTOBERFEST — The new fall event will continue Flossmoor’s 100th anniversary celebration. In Flossmoor Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. there will be interactive workshops by[Read More…]
Deadline to enter Izaak Walton’s 2025 ‘Seasons’ calendar is Sept. 30
Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve has launched its sixth annual photo competition, which will help find photos to include in the annual calendar, “Seasons of Izaak Walton/2025.” Photographers can submit a maximum of five entries each. Entries can include photos of weather, landscape, birds, dogs, other animals and unidentifiable people. All[Read More…]
With 44 years of experience, Anew continues to support domestic violence victims and education the community
When you’re in crisis, you need a helping hand. That is especially true for someone affected by domestic violence. In October, the country will mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In the Homewood-Flossmoor area, Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse is the agency that works to end the cycle of domestic[Read More…]
League of Women Voters shares how to get beyond disinformation this election season
This election season, the airwaves, print publications and social media are full of information, but beware – not all of it is true. Barbara Laimins, co-chair of the League of Women Voters of Illinois task force on the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation, said there is a way to sort[Read More…]
Heather Hill detention basin nears completion
On Friday, Sept. 27, the permanent fence around the Heather Hill storm water detention basin appeared to be finished, putting the flood mitigation project one step closer to completion. Flossmoor Public Works Director John Brunke reported Sept. 6 that the main excavation work to create the basin adjacent to Heather[Read More…]
9.27.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
WIZARD OF OZ — The H-F High Theatre Program presents “The Wizard of Oz” children’s play in the Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. Sept. 27 and 2 p.m. Sept. 28. Tickets at https://gofan.co. OAKTOBERFEST — The new fall event will continue Flossmoor’s 100th anniversary celebration. In Flossmoor Park from 10 a.m. to 1[Read More…]
Flossmoor posts more details about new fall festival on Saturday
Flossmoor will continue celebrating the village’s centennial with a new fall event, OAKtoberfest, which will have two sessions in two places on Saturday, Sept. 28. During the day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Flossmoor Park, families will have opportunities to explore nature along a guided walk, discovering the[Read More…]
FEMA teams visiting local neighborhoods to assist disaster survivors
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are assisting communities in Cook and other counties affected by the July 13 to July 16 storms to help residents navigate the federal disaster assistance process. FEMA personnel visit communities designated as federal disaster areas to help homeowners and renters apply with FEMA and quickly[Read More…]
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