The Flossmoor Park neighborhood centennial celebration on Aug. 11 included written history on display in the FCC Community House and history written in architecture on the surrounding landscape. The story of the neighborhood was told by collaborating local historians, Jeff Hamrick, who lives on Gardner Lane, and David Martin, who[Read More…]
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New celebration to follow Hidden Gem in Flossmoor Sept. 7
As part of its 100th birthday celebrations this year, the Village of Flossmoor will host a new event, Kegs & Eggs, on Saturday, Sept. 7. The party will immediately follow the running of the fifth annual Hidden Gem Half Marathon. Kegs & Eggs is for community members, race spectators, volunteers and runners and[Read More…]
Gypsy Fix, J’EL Skincare merge for a enhanced shopping experience
Cradled in Flossmoor’s northwest corner of Flossmoor Road and Sterling Avenue, is Gypsy Fix, a charming boutique, run and operated by owner Morgan Sullins. Sullins has recently added a new addition –– a merger with J’EL Skincare. This special collaboration between Gypsy Fix and J’EL Skincare, as described by Jacqueline Nelson-Elliott,[Read More…]
8.27.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
EXCESSIVE HEAT — The National Weather Services has issued an excessive heat warning for today. The heat will create hazardous conditions, especially for elderly people or those with health conditions that increase their sensitivity to heat. The high today is expected to be near 98, with heat index values of between[Read More…]
State awards grants to Homewood, Flossmoor libraries
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced grant funding for Homewood and Flossmoor libraries. “Libraries throughout the state must have the resources and financial support they need to provide high-quality materials and programming to Illinois residents,” Giannoulias said. “Libraries serve as centers for lifelong learning and are[Read More…]
H-F students design, build Flossmoor’s 100th anniversary sculpture
A 7-foot diamond sculpture, a symbol of the Village of Flossmoor’s 100th anniversary, now stands in front of the Flossmoor Public Library, thanks to students and teachers at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The fine arts students created two other sculptures for the village, so art teacher Greg Petecki said he was[Read More…]
Mariachi Tradicional Juvenil to perform Sept. 19 in Flossmoor
The Village of Flossmoor and Flossmoor Public Library will host a musical performance by Mariachi Tradicional Juvenil, an ensemble group from the Mariachi Arts & Culture Academy, at the library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The[Read More…]
8.26.2024 | What You Need To Know Monday
EXCESSIVE HEAT — The National Weather Services has issued an excessive heat warning that started Sunday afternoon and will continue through 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27. The heat will create hazardous conditions, especially for elderly people or those with health conditions that increase their sensitivity to heat. The high today and[Read More…]
Recyclepalooza returns Sept. 21
For those area residents who have an accumulation of difficult-to-recycle items, Flossmoor’s annual Recyclepalooza event is a way to get rid of them responsibly. The 9 a.m. to noon event on Sept. 21 at Parker Junior High is sponsored by the Village of Flossmoor Green Commission and Homewood Disposal. New[Read More…]
The Weeks | Aug. 25: Pickleball negotiations, last Homewood block party, detention basin concerns, HoFlo Hundred report
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. Find the agenda here. Watch a livestream of the meeting here. Highlights: The board will: Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.[Read More…]
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