Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, Flossmoor’s village hall and the public works department will be closed today, Dec. 27, through Jan. 2. “The increased COVID positivity rate in the public and in the immediate area led us to implement necessary mitigation efforts. We need to slow the spread[Read More…]
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Coyote Run breaks record with 38,800 golf rounds
The current temperatures continue to tempt golfers to play a round at Coyote Run. A record 38,800 rounds were played at the Flossmoor course this year. The course could record 39,000 by the end of the year, according to Tom Denklau, course manager. Coyote Run bases its fee structure on[Read More…]
Jewel employee wins new car from Homewood Chevy Cares
On Thursday, Dec. 23, LaToya Glover didn’t own a car. She got to her job as a supervisor at Homewood’s Jewel on Halsted Street by taking the bus or hiring a ride service. The next day, on Christmas Eve, Glover drove home in her brand new, dark red 2022 Chevy[Read More…]
Fire Buddies bring Christmas cheer to children dealing with cancer
Four-year-old Joy Arseneau was a little overwhelmed by the bright flashing lights and crowd of people who suddenly emerged in front of her home from three Homewood Fire Department trucks and several private vehicles on Dec. 15. But when she got two firefighter/paramedics into her rec room to play, she[Read More…]
12/24/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
A CAR FOR CHRISTMAS – Watch our website later to find out about the winner of the Homewood Chevy Cares new car giveaway. METRA SCHEDULE – Metra trains operate a Saturday schedule today. Please visit Metrarail.com for details. JOB FAIR – Get your resume ready as H-F Park District hosts[Read More…]
Park board reviewing proposals from two firms for ice arena work
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is expected to select a project manager early in the new year to oversee H-F Ice Arena improvements. Parks Executive Director Debbie Kopas told the commissioners at the park board’s Dec. 21 meeting, that two firms are being considered for the construction manager’s job. The firm[Read More…]
12/23/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
TEEN YOGA CAMP – Teens and tweens can get in the right mindset before heading back to school with a four-day winter break camp at Serendipity Yoga and Wellness in Homewood. Participants will connect meaningfully with peers and learn mindfulness strategies to improve focus, self-regulation and manage stress. Classes will[Read More…]
Secretary of State offices to close for Christmas holiday
All Secretary of State offices and facilities, including driver services offices, will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday. Offices and Driver Services facilities operating on a Monday through Friday schedule will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 23 and Friday, Dec. 24. Offices and Driver Services facilities operating on[Read More…]
D233 board selects Clinton Alexander as H-F principal
Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s new principal, Clinton Alexander, seated center, is welcomed by Superintendent Von Mansfield, seated left, and Superintendent-elect Scott Wakeley, seated right, and District 233 board members, standing from left, Debbie Berman, Gerald Pauling, Michelle Hoereth and Nate Lagardy. (Provided photo) Clinton Alexander will be the next principal of[Read More…]
Village creates new class of liquor license, awards it to Flossmoor Commons wine bar concept
After a few appearances in front of the Flossmoor Village Board, a man who plans to open a wine bar with video gaming in Flossmoor Commons finally got the green light in the form of a newly created liquor license. The village board voted unanimously Monday, Dec. 20, to create[Read More…]
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