COP ON A ROOFTOP — Officers from the Flossmoor Police Department will be on top of the Flossmoor Dunkin at 3608 Vollmer Road from 5 a.m. to noon to generate awareness and funds for Special Olympics. Donate here. Homewood School District 153 Daily Living Skills classes will be joining Homewood police[Read More…]
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5.16.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
FLOSSMOOR PLAN COMMISSION — The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Find the agenda here. The commission will consider a request for a special use permit for a sport court at 808 Argyle Ave. PSC MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE — Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted[Read More…]
H-F High’s musical production ‘Urinetown’ wins top state honor
The Broadway in Chicago Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards presented the 2024 Best Production Award to “Urinetown” staged by Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The production was one of more than 80 entries in this year’s competition and was selected one of five finalists before winning the top prize in an[Read More…]
Phillip Mason joins Homewood Board of Trustees
Homewood trustees unanimously confirmed Mayor Rich Hofeld’s nominee, Phillip Mason, to fill the seat on the board left open by Anne Colton’s recent resignation. The vote was early on the agenda at the Tuesday, May 14, board meeting. Mason took the oath of office and joined the board on the[Read More…]
Homewood Station west side entrance to reopen May 20
Metra’s Homewood Station west side Park Avenue entrance will reopen to most customers Monday, May 20, when service resumes following the completion of a new stairway connecting the station’s pedestrian tunnel and the boarding platform. The east side entrance off downtown Homewood remains closed during construction. The station still will[Read More…]
5.15.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD LIBRARY BOARD — The board’s nominating committee will meet at 6:45 p.m. and the full board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, in the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Find the nominating committee agenda here and the regular board meeting agenda here. HOUSE WALK — Flossmoor Service League’s 66th annual house walk from 10[Read More…]
You Matter 2 announces summer program for middle school students
You Matter 2 announced last week the return of its summer program, G.A.M.E. Changers. The program is designed exclusively for middle school students entering sixth to eighth grades. G.A.M.E. Changers stands for Gaining Authentic, Meaningful Experiences and offers a platform for young individuals to learn, grow, and have fun during the[Read More…]
5.14.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
BLOOM TOWNSHIP BOARD — Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. at township hall, 425 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. No agenda has been posted as of Sunday on the township website.THORNTON TOWNSHIP BOARD — Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. at township hall, 333 E 162nd Street, South Holland. No agenda has been posted[Read More…]
Flosssmoor’s Bike Rodeo promotes bike safety
With clearer skies and summer approaching, Flossmoor is a vibrant bicyclists’ hub. The village’s Bike Rodeo, a community-driven event from the “pre-COVID-19” era, was hosted by the Flossmoor Fire Department, Police Department, and Illinois State Trooper Genelle Jones on Saturday, May 11, at the Parker Junior High parking lot. This[Read More…]
The Weeks | May 12: Homewood trustee nominated, redevelopment measures, Cop on a Rooftop, FSL House Walk, swords, plant swap, Beethoven’s 9th
THE WEEK > Meetings Flossmoor Public Art Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 13, at village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Find the agenda here.Bloom Township Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at township hall, 425 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. No agenda has been posted as[Read More…]
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