A surge of new arrivals at its shelter facility along with a mid-week heat wave putting stress on air conditioning systems has prompted South Suburban Humane Society officials to issue a plea for people to foster animals. “Today at our Matteson shelter, we have taken in 14 dogs since 9 a.m. filling[Read More…]
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H-F Park District posts new Facebook page
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District announced Monday, Aug. 21, that it has a new Facebook page for residents to follow in order to find the latest information about programs and events. “Earlier this month, the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District fell victim to hackers who disabled access to a handful of our Facebook[Read More…]
Flossmoor’s Hidden Gem Half Marathon gears up for its 4th edition
Preparations are in full swing for the fourth installment of the Hidden Gem Half Marathon scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9. Tom Dobrez, president of Flossmoor’s Future and one of the organizers behind the Hidden Gem, traces the race’s origins back to a community meeting where residents planted the idea. The[Read More…]
The Weeks | Aug. 20: Conversations with the Chronicle, Flossmoor viaduct project, Flossmoor presents at state fair, Willow therapy puppy, Homewood library carpet
THE WEEK > Meetings Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education Planning Committee will meet at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, in the Superintendent’s Conference Room in the South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, at village hall, 2800 Flossmoor[Read More…]
Pritzker signs bill expanding access to hospitality jobs for the formerly incarcerated
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation on Aug. 11 which will allow individuals with certain felony convictions the opportunity to apply for non-gaming positions at Illinois casinos, largely in the hospitality industry. The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) worked cooperatively with UNITE HERE Local 1 and Senate Bill 1462’s sponsors sate Sen.[Read More…]
Public works crews prepare commuter lot for curb project
Homewood Public Works Department workers have been removing vegetation and removing soil from the east side median between the commuter parking lot and Harwood Avenue in recent days. The work is in preparation for landscaping and curb work intended to make the lot more appealing and accessible, according to Homewood[Read More…]
Flossmoor Road viaduct drainage improvements project gains traction
The Flossmoor Village Board approved a contract and budget amendments at the Aug. 7 board meeting for the Flossmoor Road Viaduct Drainage Improvements project, making progress towards Phase 2 of the plan. The Flossmoor Road Viaduct Drainage Improvements project’s early engineering and planning phases are steadily progressing. Village staff presented[Read More…]
Governor signs new law to combat food deserts in the Southland
A new law sponsored state Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) will combat the increasing number of food deserts across the state and in the Southland. “I have met with many residents across the district who say food deserts are a major issue that we need to take action to address,” Joyce[Read More…]
8.19.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
LAST POOL WEEKEND — Lions Club Pool will be open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Capacity will be limited based on lifeguard availability. SSHS FUNDRAISER/PET ADOPTION EVENT — South Suburban Humane Society will hold a fundraiser and adoption event from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Bottoms Up Bar[Read More…]
Flossmoor shines light on community involvement, environmental action during state fair presentation
Flossmoor brought trees to the stage of the Lincoln Building at the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 16, an appropriate feature for a presentation of the village’s Plant the Gem project, which was one of four finalists for the Governor’s Hometown Award. The Governor’s Silver Cup went to another[Read More…]
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