The Village of Flossmoor is looking to do business with minority-owned firms and other diverse companies. Since late last year, Flossmoor has been attempting to build a more diverse supply chain for the numerous goods and services that the village requires in areas ranging from public works construction projects to[Read More…]
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Library presents Tim Campos one-person comedy at Irwin Park
Tim Campos stars as Smitty Harbinger in his one-man silent comedy, “Keep Your Tent Up, Smitty Harbinger,” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, in Irwin Park. (Provided photo)
Man robs bank on Halsted Street
A Homewood bank on Halsted Street was robbed this afternoon, according to Homewood Police Department. In a press release, police said they responded to a report of a bank robbery at TCF Bank, 17830 Halsted St., at about 2:40 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 3.
7-Eleven in Homewood robbed on Sunday
The 7-Eleven convenience store at 3154 W. 183rd St. was robbed early Sunday morning, according to Homewood police. Shortly after 4 a.m., a man wearing a gray sweatshirt and gray pants displayed a handgun and demanded money from the register, police said.
Coping with COVID: Pritzker sounds alarm about recent infection trends
Gov. J.B. Pritkzer warns at briefings this week that case numbers are trending up, putting several regions in the state at risk of having restrictions imposed again. Numbers in Homewood and Flossmoor also rise, while deaths have remained stable.
Broadway in Chicago recognizes talents of H-F grad Ava Jones
Ava Jones was named one of the 12 outstanding high school actresses from Illinois by the Broadway in Chicago Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards. The Flossmoor resident will be a student at New York University majoring in communications and vocal performance. Her ultimate goal is to work on Broadway.
Brennan Eaheart nearing completion of Eagle Scout rank
Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior Brennan Eaheart has done the major tasks to win the scouting rank of Eagle Scout, and evidence is in the St. Joseph Parish garden adjacent to Dixie Highway.
Flossmoor trustees to discuss possible infrastructure bond referendum
The Flossmoor Board of Trustees will discuss the possibility of placing a bond referendum on the November ballot to raise money for infrastructure projects, including street repair and stormwater drainage. Village staff members have presented several options for the board to consider, depending on how those projects are prioritized. The meeting will[Read More…]
Letter: League of Women Voters urges use of vote by mail option
To help voters prepare for the upcoming Nov. 3 General Election, the League of Women Voters of Homewood-Flossmoor Area is encouraging all registered voters to request a vote by mail ballot. I fully agree with the words of our state League president, Allyson Haut, “We want all registered voters to[Read More…]
Last chance to buy Homewood stickers without penalty
The deadline for purchasing Homewood vehicle stickers was Friday, July 31, but Mayor Richard Hofeld announced in his weekly update video on Thursday that residents who miss the deadline can still avoid the $25 late fee. Anyone who places their application and payment in the drop box in front of village hall,[Read More…]
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