HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE – Sip champagne as you stroll Sterling Avenue during Flossmoor’s Holiday Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight. Shoppers will also enjoy caroling by the Bel Canto Choir. PICK FROM THE GIVING TREE – Support Homewood families in need through the Giving Tree program. Pick up[Read More…]
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New courses approved for H-F curriculum
The District 233 school board approved nine new courses at the Nov. 15 meeting that will be available to Homewood-Flossmoor High School students, some starting next year. Several classes will be part of the Pathways Program designed to get students ready for career paths after graduation. The Introduction to Education[Read More…]
11.29.22 | What You Need to Know Today
HOMEWOOD STREET PATCHING – A street patching project is underway in Homewood. Areas of pavement to be patched will be marked with pink or white coloring. Watch for posted “No Parking” signs, which will be up 24 hours in advance of street work. On those days, parking is not allowed[Read More…]
Business update: Flossmoor prospects gain momentum in 2022
For the first time in several years, shoppers are finding Flossmoor business districts full of buying opportunities, a welcome sight during the holiday shopping season. Both the downtown and Flossmoor Commons business districts have no unoccupied storefronts, indicating a renewed health for the local economy. Village Manager Bridget Wachtel credits[Read More…]
The Weeks | Nov. 27
DEMOCRACY WATCH Investigation update: A little information is way better than noneAt the Flossmoor Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Nov. 24, Mayor Michelle Nelson provided a more detailed update on the investigation into the police shooting of Madeline Miller in July than is typical in such cases, from my[Read More…]
H-F holiday season filled with festivities
It will be difficult to be bored during the coming holiday season in Homewood and Flossmoor, according to Flossmoor Events Manager Stephanie Wright. That’s by design. Event coordinators Marla Youngblood of Homewood, Stephanie Wright of Flossmoor and Jennah Carlson of the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District have led the development of a[Read More…]
Homewood police investigate shooting death early Sunday (free, updated 8:45 p.m. Sunday)
Homewood police responding to a report of shots fired just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, found a 25-year-old man dead in a vehicle in the 17500 block of Dixmoor Drive on the village’s northwest side. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, the victim was Darion E. Duncan[Read More…]
Festive cycling in Flossmoor
One of the highlights of the Flossmoor holiday festival on Saturday, Nov. 26, was the impromptu bicycle rides given by Chris Bednarek. He and Steve Buchtel had finished their Christmas tree delivery rounds and stopped by the festival. Kids knew a fun ride when they saw it and hopped onto[Read More…]
Homewood police respond to disturbance at Walmart
Homewood police officers responded at 3:39 p.m. to Walmart at 17550 S. Halsted St. after receiving a report of a disturbance. Village officials posted a message on Facebook to counter social media rumors that there was a shooting. No shots were fired. Police continue to investigate the incident.
Flossmoor Village Board marks fire and police department changes with oaths, honors
The Flossmoor Village Board this week recognized a few key staff changes made to its fire and police departments over the past few months — and the room was packed. “We are very excited to see so many families and friends and co-workers out here to celebrate several wonderful employees[Read More…]
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