Flossmoor village officials are considering a 2.5% “places for eating” tax as part of ongoing efforts to generate new non-property tax revenue. The proposal was discussed at the April 6 Village Board meeting, where staff presented the tax as one of the few remaining options available to help offset rising[Read More…]
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Orientation is April 15 for parents, guardians of future D153 kindergarteners
A special orientation program for parents and guardians of future Willow School kindergarteners will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the school, 1804 Willow Road in Homewood. The online registration for children starting kindergarten in August will begin the same day, April 15. Parents and[Read More…]
H-F Park District taking registration for camps for kids of all ages
When school’s out, it’s time for kids to have time for play and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is offering a variety of camps and activities for summer fun. Registration is open for Stomping Grounds, Teen Camp, Hobo Jungle, Nature Kids Camp and Adventure Camp. Children can be registered for 10[Read More…]
Thornton Township Trustee Christopher Gonzalez dies
By Carole SharwarkoApril 7, 2026The Lansing Journal Two-term Thornton Township Trustee Christopher Gonzalez has died, Township Clerk Casey Nesbit confirmed on April 7. Nesbit said township Supervisor Napoleon Harris plans to release a statement about Gonzalez’s death after his family members have had time to communicate among one another. At the[Read More…]
04.08.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Read, Play, & Grow!: A Storytime for Babies and Toddlers. Meet in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 10:30 to 11 a.m. for fun activities that help develop early literacy skills for babies and toddlers. Register here. Homeschoolers Study Group. Homeschool teens can meet in The[Read More…]
Homewood water and sewer fund projected to move from deficit to surplus for 2027
The Village of Homewood’s water and sewer fund is projected to shift from a deficit in 2026 to a surplus in 2027 under the proposed budget presented at the March 24 meeting. According to Amy Zukowski, Homewood director of finance, the fund is expected to post a $232,227 surplus in[Read More…]
04.07.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood-Flossmoor High School Board of Education Finance Committee will meet at 7:45 a.m. in the Viking Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda is available here. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. in the Goldberg Administration Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Rising Readers. Homewood Public[Read More…]
Homewood general fund budget shows surplus, increased spending in 2027
Homewood staff presented a review at the March 24 village board meeting of the proposed fiscal year for May 1 to April 30, 2027, budget. The general fund budget reflects stable finances, rising personnel costs and a projected surplus, according to Finance Director Amy Zukowski. The general fund, which supports[Read More…]
Dozens pay tribute to Parker student who died in an accident
Despite the wet weather Saturday, about four dozen students, along with family and community members, came out to the Parker Junior High parking lot to remember Kyran Smith, an eighth grader at Parker who was killed in a car accident on Sunday, March 22. Ashley Raske, president of the Parker[Read More…]
The Weeks | April 5: Piles of water; Songs of Resistance; Live Free Foundation project; Flossmoor banquet center; rethinking lawns; young entrepreneurs; theaters present play, film fest, musicals, ballet
THE WEEK > Your government Monday, April 6 Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream will be available here, ID 852 1089 4513, passcode 60422. Highlights: Tuesday, April 7 Homewood-Flossmoor High School Board of Education Finance Committee will[Read More…]
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