Flossmoor officials went on a roller coaster ride before arriving at employee health insurance rates this spring, but when the ride ended, the result was better than they hoped. At one point, it looked like premiums would jump to twice the increase the village budgeted for, but at the May[Read More…]
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6.8.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
HABITAT TREES — Green Thumb Saturdays speaker from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Homewood village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, will be arborist Karl Persons, who will be discussing the importance of habitat trees for ecosystem and wildlife. FELINE FIESTA — The South Suburban Humane Society staff will introduce cats and talk about their behaviors and[Read More…]
Flossmoor resident reports shot fired in attempted carjacking
A Flossmoor resident told police Friday, June 7, that someone apparently trying to steal their car fired a handgun at their car. The resident was not injured, but the bullet damaged two of the vehicle’s windows, according to Flossmoor police. The incident occurred about 3:17 p.m. as the resident traveled[Read More…]
6.7.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
FLOSSMOOR LIBRARY EARLY CLOSE — The Flossmoor Public Library will close at noon Friday for a staff in-service. H-F PRIDE FEST — A community celebration of LGBTQ+ pride from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday in Irwin Park, 1843 Ridge Road. The event is sponsored by Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, the Village of Flossmoor [Read More…]
6.6.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD APPEARANCE COMMISSION— The commission will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 6, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here. The commission will consider proposed repairs to the porch and details at the front of 18101 Martin Ave., known as the Gottschalk House. Because the house is locally designated[Read More…]
GSU lab will pay tribute to a life cut short by addiction
Trent Bartolomucci was a smart, gentle kid who loved to fish, cherished his family, and stood up for his friends. From pre-school through eighth grade, Trent attended a small, private school with the same 22 kids who did everything together, grew up together, and shared many firsts in their young[Read More…]
Park board purchases new equipment for H-F Racquet & Fitness Club
The H-F Racquet and Fitness Club is getting 15 new pieces of equipment. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners agreed May 21 to spend $29,334 with PURE Fitness Innovations of Peoria, Illinois, for weight machines and a recumbent bike. Club Manager Michelle Artis was able to find the certified[Read More…]
Homewood arborist places 2nd in state tree climbing competition, advances to regional
Homewood arborist Melanie Hamilton placed second in the Illinois Arborist Association Tree Climbing Competition on May 18 and 19 at St. James Farm in Warrenville. Hamilton, along with her Homewood colleague, arborist Katie Becker, competed against seven other women in the state-wide competition. Homewood was one of two municipal government[Read More…]
6.5.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
IMPROV CAMP — South of Chi will host at Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave. Come play games that work on teamwork, confidence, public speaking and creative thinking with instructor Kate Wiersma. No experience necessary. Kids session will be 5 to 6 p.m., teens from 6 to 7 p.m. and adults[Read More…]
H-F media students take top honors in competitions
Homewood-Flossmoor High School students have won five first place awards and numerous honors in state and regional media competitions. Midwest Media Educators Association MMEA presented two first place honors to H-F students. The Viking TV team winning first place honors for their efforts on the daily newscast are Oreoluwa Shodipo,[Read More…]
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