Organizers of Flossmoor Green Commission’s annual Recyclepalooza report they were able to reduce, reuse and recycle plenty of donations. The event on Oct. 2 gave donors the chance to drive through the Parker Junior High parking lot and have their trunks emptied by volunteers in a COVID-19 safe event. Stephanie[Read More…]
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Flossmoor resident and former Chronicle editor Tom Houlihan gives village $1,000 for pawpaws
For the first time, pawpaw trees can be found in public spaces around Flossmoor. That is thanks to a $1,000 donation from Tom Houlihan to the village, which has purchased 17 of the native trees and is in the process of planting them in five different locations. Village arborist Dave[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Public Health adds partnership to expand K-12 school COVID-19 testing
To help increase capacity and facilitate faster access to COVID-19 testing in schools across the state, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has partnered with the U.S. Health and Human Services’ Midwest COVID-19 Testing Coordination Center (MCC) to provide testing to all public and private schools that are now[Read More…]
Flossmoor hears liquor license pitch for wine consulting business
Flossmoor may soon be home to a new wine consulting business that would sell and ship retail bottles out of an office in the village. William Hightower, who owns Cuvee Concierge, pitched a plan Monday, Oct. 4, to the Flossmoor Village Board to expand his wine consulting business by selling[Read More…]
Major events in 125-year history of Homewood FD
Editor’s note: The Homewood Fire Department will hold its annual open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9. The event is fun and education, providing activities for the whole family that teach fire safety. The UCAN medical helicopter is expected to make an appearance. The Homewood[Read More…]
Teen’s family disputes police account of daughter’s death
Alexis Wilson did not make it to her 20th birthday, but her family will be celebrating her life on Oct. 8 as they continue to mourn. The 19-year-old former cheerleader and Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduate was killed July 27 in an encounter with Dolton police. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s[Read More…]
ComEd grant helping Homewood Science Center develop programs for young children
A $10,000 grant from ComEd Powering the Arts grant is enabling the Homewood Science Center to launch a special program for children ages 3 through 9 that gets them tinkering, making things and using engineering techniques through the STEAM Studio. The monthly programs in the STEAM Studio activities focus on[Read More…]
Residents offer input for racquet club improvements
About a dozen people offered their opinions Tuesday to park district officials on possible changes at the Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet & Fitness Club. The H-F Park District knows it has open space at the club, 2920 183rd Street, and is considering ways to improve the facility that was built as a[Read More…]
10/7/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
WHO CARES? Learn about the missions of local nonprofit organizations, and how you can get involved during Homewood Cares, a community meet-up sponsored by You Matter 2 and the Village of Homewood. 5 to 8 p.m. in Martin Ave Square READY TO LAUNCH – Prepare your remote controlled boats, planes[Read More…]
Village approves permit for sport court despite objections from neighbors
A Flossmoor resident received an OK from the village board to proceed with use of a basketball court despite being unable to come to terms during mediation with neighbors who had complaints. The Flossmoor Village Board voted unanimously on Monday, Oct. 4, to approve a special use permit to allow[Read More…]
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