IMPROV THROWDOWN — The Great Improv Throwdown will have South of Chi, 4th Wall Improv, Improductions LLC, and No Limit Laughs face off in an improv battle at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway. Tickets are $10 cash at the door. WHITE SOX HOST H-F DAY — Spend a day at the[Read More…]
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Music lovers bask in Chamber Night performances
The third annual Chamber Night concert filled downtown Flossmoor with warmth — from sunshine, music and a feeling of community, according to organizers and guests alike. The Bel Canto Community Choir opened the concert, followed by a string quartet of Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra musicians. Mario Reeves and Renee Taylor Reeves[Read More…]
No charges filed against Flossmoor officers in Madeline Miller shooting
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO) announced Thursday, July 27, that no criminal charges will be filed against two Flossmoor police officers who fired shots leading to the death of Madeline Miller on July 10, 2022. The office released two documents. A decision memorandum from State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s office states:[Read More…]
Homewood renews contract with lobbyist
Homewood trustees approved a new contract with Maren Ronan Ltd for lobbying services at the July 11 board meeting. The village’s previous contract with the firm expired at the end of 2022, and Ronan had been providing month-to-month service since then, according to a memo from Homewood Village Manager Napoleon[Read More…]
Homewood accepts donation of Jim Wright’s fire chief car
The late Jim Wright’s family members posed for photos beside his red 1954 Ford “fire chief” car parked at Homewood village hall before the board of trustees meeting Tuesday, July 25. They were on hand for a resolution honoring their brother and to officially turn the old car over to the village.[Read More…]
County issues safety tips for pets during hot weather
The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control on Thursday, July 27, urged pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets during excessive summer heat. The temperature is expected to be in the mid-90s on Friday, with a heat index of up[Read More…]
Pritzker signs bill aimed at preventing homelessness
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed HB 2381 Wednesday, July 26, codifying the Illinois Interagency Task Force on Homelessness and the Community Advisory Council on Homelessness, initially established by executive order in 2021. The bill codifies the interagency collaboration intended to move Illinois to “functional zero” homelessness by bolstering the safety net,[Read More…]
7.27.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS — Flying Fox Conservation’s Mammals and More will teach about some of the most unique creatures from around the world from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, July 27, at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, 20000 Western Ave. The cost is $6 for residents, $8 for non-residents. Click here[Read More…]
Flossmoor’s Plant the Gem event named Governor’s Hometown Award finalist
Plant the Gem, a community-wide tree-planting event held last October in Flossmoor has been named one of four finalists for the Governor’s Cup in the 2023 Governor’s Hometown Awards program. A team from Flossmoor will head to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield to present for the judges’ panel on Wednesday, Aug.[Read More…]
County starts block grant initiative for community based organizations
Cook County officials announced on Wednesday, July 26, the Starting Block Grant initiative designed to provide capacity building resources and support to community-based nonprofit organizations serving Cook County residents. The grants will support small organizations looking to build internal capacity and develop their infrastructure to promote organizational health, growth and[Read More…]
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