MARIACHI TRADICIONAL JUVENIL — Flossmoor will host the mariachi group to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from 6 to 7 p.m. at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. KARAOKE AT THE Q — Twisted Q BBQ, 2053 Ridge Road, will host karaoke from 8 to 11 p.m.
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Hidden Gem 2024: Co-founders get to run; volunteers serve music, chalk art, chocolate milk
Jennifer Davis summed up the post-Hidden Gem Half Marathon vibe in downtown Flossmoor as she stood with her two children watching the streets fill with runners and residents. “Feeling Flossmoor proud today,” she said. “Flossmoor sure knows how to throw a party.” She was watching Kegs & Eggs, a new[Read More…]
H-F students performing The Wizard of Oz on Sept. 26, 27, 28
Homewood-Flossmoor High School Theatre Department presents the classic children’s play “The Wizard of Oz” that will have audiences enjoying their trip down the yellow brick road at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26 and 27, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, in the Performing Arts Center. The magical[Read More…]
Parker Falcons field golf team for the first time this season, seventh grader finishes fifth at state
It only took one season for Parker Junior High School to medal in the state golf tournament. The school started its golf program this summer, with about 20 kids coming out for the boys and girls teams. The Falcons already found a star in seventh grader Wakana Hill. She finished[Read More…]
9.17.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
FLOSSMOOR GREEN COMMISSION — The board will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. H-F PARK DISTRICT BOARD — Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. in the Goldberg Administration Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. DISTRICT 233 SCHOOL BOARD — The board will meet at 7[Read More…]
Gas station on Halsted robbed early Monday
The Speedway gas station at 18002 S. Halsted St. was robbed early Monday, Sept. 16, according to Homewood police. Officers responded to the station shortly before 3:30 a.m. and learned that three masked individuals, one displaying a handgun, had demanded money from the register and safe. The alleged robbers left[Read More…]
Column: Change in law lets tax breaks automatically renew for homeowners with disabilities
State lawmakers have made it easier for people with disabilities to continue receiving property tax relief on an annual basis. Cook County homeowners who receive the Persons with Disabilities Exemption no longer have to reapply for the benefit every year. Lawmakers recently acted to allow the benefit to automatically renew[Read More…]
The Weeks | Sept. 15: Fall Fest, mariachi performance, Recyclepalooza, battling disinformation
THE WEEK > Your government (Meetings are open to the public.) Homewood School District 153 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, in the James Hart School media center, 18220 Morgan St. The agenda is available here and here. Highlights: Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept.[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields will host ‘Meet our Docs’ event
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting a free Meet our Docs event aimed at enhancing connections between South Suburban residents with the physicians serving their communities. The event is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 17 in The Spine at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, 20201 S. Crawford Ave. in[Read More…]
New Flossmoor event, OAKtoberfest, will combine environmental learning, fall celebration on Sept. 28
The Village of Flossmoor will launch a new event, OAKtoberfest, on Saturday, Sept. 28, as part of its centennial celebration. The event will include a full day of celebrating nature, trees and community spirit with activities for all ages. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Flossmoor Park at Brassie[Read More…]
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