Homewood police announced Tuesday, July 18, that two men have been arrested and charged for the shooting death of a Homewood man in November 2022. Nicholas Matthews, 22, of the 15600 block of Madison Avenue, Dolton, was arrested on April 27, and was charged with one count of first degree[Read More…]
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7.18.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
FAMILY FUN IN THE PARK — Istvan and his Magic Band will entertain kids and their families from 10 a.m. to noon at Irwin Park in Homewood. The program is free and presented by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. PARK BOARD MEETS — Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will meet[Read More…]
Flossmoor faces budget challenges as expenditures exceed allocations
As the Village of Flossmoor completes its fiscal year 2023 and prepares for the annual audit, officials discovered several vital funds have exceeded their budgeted amounts. As part of the fiscal year closing on April 30 and audit preparation, Finance Director Scott Bordui explained that expenditures in four funds had[Read More…]
D161 seeks applicants for board of education vacancy as Blackman steps down
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education is currently accepting applications from interested residents through July 31 to fill a vacancy following the recent resignation of Dr. Misha Blackman. District 161 includes Western Avenue, Heather Hill, Serena Hills and Flossmoor Hills elementary schools and Parker Junior High School. Blackman[Read More…]
Nicole Castagna serving in newly created Flossmoor position
Nicole Castagna has been hired as the assistant to the village manager/communications manager for the Village of Flossmoor. She started in her new position on Monday, July 17. She will manage all aspects of the village’s public information and communications management, marketing and public relations, including print materials, electronic communications[Read More…]
Flossmoor crash injures 3, results in some local flooding
Three people were taken to a local hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries, and a fire hydrant was damaged in a two-vehicle crash Monday, July 17, at Flossmoor Road and Springfield Avenue. Flossmoor officials said one of the vehicles struck the hydrant, and water flowed into nearby ditches, sidewalks and[Read More…]
Air quality alert issued for Monday
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued an air quality alert through Monday, July 17, as smoke from Canadian wildfires returns to the area. As of 8 a.m., the Air Quality Index was at 154, which is in the red, or “unhealthy” zone. An Air Pollution Action Day is declared[Read More…]
The Weeks | July 16: Democracy watch, board meetings, stuff to do (Chamber Night, chalk art, cool cars)
THE WEEK > Meetings District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, July 17, at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. Highlight: The board will discuss the process for filling the seat of Misha Blackman, who recently resigned from the board. Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m.[Read More…]
Flossmoor Veterans Wall of Honor groundbreaking set for Aug. 9
Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Inc. will host a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony from 2:30 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, on the site of the proposed Wall of Honor north of Flossmoor Road between the Flossmoor train station and Park Place. The public is invited to participate. Retired Flossmoor Mayor Paul[Read More…]
7.15.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
BBQ FOR THE TROOPS — Chevrolet of Homewood will host its annual BBQ for the Troops from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the dealership, 18033 Halsted St. Proceeds from donations go to United Service Organizations (USO), which provides support for active duty military service members and their families. GARDEN[Read More…]
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