Former Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun, center (holding scissors) and Mayor Michelle Nelson prepare to cut the ribbon during the first week of August officially unveiling a pollinator garden in honor Braun’s service to the village. The garden in Leavitt Park west of downtown Flossmoor recognizes “his years of service to[Read More…]
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The Weeks | Aug. 21
This week: Two board meetings, a business opening on Halsted and a an acoustic punk concert. Last week: Continued controversy over the police shooting of Madeline Miller. Public works projects are rolling after delays earlier this summer from a quarry strike.
Special event welcomes the start of a new school year
Hundreds of people gathered at Flossmoor Park on Friday, Aug. 19, for a special Back to School Night party that kicked off at 6 p.m. with treats for everyone and games for kids. By 7 p.m. families gathered on the lawn with blankets and chairs for a viewing at dusk[Read More…]
Mama & Me Pizzeria is closing as the owner retires
Mama & Me Pizzeria, a pizza restaurant in downtown Homewood, is closing permanently on Friday, Aug. 26. The restaurant is known for its inexpensive, Chicago-style thin crust and live music on Friday nights. Owner Kim Phillipos choked up as she described her retirement as “bittersweet,” and said she wants to[Read More…]
GSU to host panel discussion on democracy and the media
Governors State University will present a panel discussion examining democracy and the media on Thursday, Sept. 22, in Room F1622 to celebrate the launch of the school’s new Center for Community Media. Journalist and author Moustafa Bayoumi and professor and journalist Oswaldo Zavala will participate in “A Conversation on Democracy,[Read More…]
Flossmoor Fest to once again keep the party going downtown Sept. 10 following Hidden Gem
After the fun of the Hidden Gem Half-Marathon winds down Saturday, Sept. 10, don’t be fooled; the party is just getting started. Flossmoor Fest will return to downtown Flossmoor, with a “soft open” at noon featuring Go DJ. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Marching Band kicks off the main stage entertainment[Read More…]
Hidden Gem to return Sept. 10 with familiar route highlighting Flossmoor’s neighborhoods
The Hidden Gem Half Marathon is fast-approaching, and it already is poised to be the biggest race field yet. By early August, registration had passed 700 runners, with the 1,000-participant cap likely to be hit by the end of the month, according to Tom Dobrez, co-founder of Flossmoor’s Future and[Read More…]
8.19.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER – Officers from Flossmoor Police Department will raise money for Special Olympics Illinois this morning at Dunkin’ in Flossmoor, 3608 Vollmer Road. Olympia Fields Police Department joins Flossmoor officers for the annual Cop on a Rooftop starting at 5 a.m. BACK-TO-SCHOOL PARTY – Students from Flossmoor and[Read More…]
Positive messages pave the way to school
Returning District 161 students will see a variety of Chalk the Walk messages to help them start the school year. Parents and students are invited to a Back to School Night on Friday, Aug, 19, at Flossmoor Park. Treats will be distributed starting at 6 p.m. and a movie will[Read More…]
Leavitt Park ideas are great, but money’s not available, Park District says
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District commissioners got a glimpse at what the new version of Leavitt Park could be. But for now, cost is limiting any decisions on how or when to move forward. Commissioners were excited by the prospect of what could be in store for the park. They used words[Read More…]
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