The Flossmoor Village Board approved an ordinance May 4 authorizing the acquisition of multiple commercial parcels from the Cook County Land Bank Authority, advancing efforts to redevelop the long-vacant office condominium complex. The ordinance approves a term sheet outlining the village’s purchase of five office condominium units within the Flossmoor[Read More…]
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Dawkins, H-F walk off LWC
Kamari Dawkins stepped out of the batter’s box a few times. Homewood-Flossmoor’s junior catcher was admittedly analyzing the situation a little too much. “My head was just going crazy (during the at bat). I think a lot, I don’t know why,” Dawkins said. “I watched a fastball and I looked[Read More…]
05.09.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Native Plant Pick-Up. Anyone who ordered plants online through the Irons Oaks Native Plant Sale can stop by 20000 Western Ave. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to pick up orders. Anyone who missed the online sale can browse a small selection of native plants available for purchase on-site during pick-up[Read More…]
Flossmoor board agrees to extend state, federal lobbying contracts
The Flossmoor Village Board approved two consulting agreements aimed at securing state and federal funding for infrastructure and capital projects, continuing a strategy village officials say has delivered millions in outside investment. The board authorized a renewal of its agreement with Matthew O’Shea Consulting, which has assisted the village since[Read More…]
Flossmoor, District 161 formalize police-school reporting agreement
Flossmoor village officials have approved an intergovernmental agreement with Flossmoor School District 161 that formalizes how school administrators and police share information related to student safety, criminal activity and truancy, as permitted under state and federal law. The agreement establishes a reciprocal reporting system between the district and the Flossmoor[Read More…]
05.08.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, May 8Crafty Tots. From 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. youngsters can finger-paint, doodle, and put together their own works of art at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. All supplies provided. Register here. Senior Social Hour. Seniors are invited to visit the meeting room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 1[Read More…]
Local singers, artists raise money for immigrant rights
Spotlight Performance Academy and Homewood Creative Alliance gathered together their singers and artists on April 11 to raise their voices and $7,760 to protect immigrant rights. R.J. VanSwol, a member of Spotlight’s Bel Canto Choir, explained that the idea for the concert came to him while listening to Joan Baez[Read More…]
Mobility Matters: Villages work to improve pedestrian safety; legislation pending on speeders, e-bikes
Everybody who walks has probably had the experience of standing on the corner waiting for an opening in traffic to safely cross — and nobody stops. In many cases, drivers probably just don’t notice pedestrians (in some cases, they might not care) because they are focused on getting where they[Read More…]
05.07.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Appearance Commission will meet at 6 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here, ID 844 1118 8079, passcode 170845. Highlights: Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth to 2.5 years old and their[Read More…]
Flossmoor Police Department announces distracted driving enforcement results for April
The Flossmoor Police Department announced that it issued 44 citations for distracted driving violations and 53 citations for other violations during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign. “Distracted driving remains a serious problem, as one moment of inattention can change lives forever,” Police Chief Carl Estelle said. “High-visibility enforcement[Read More…]
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