The East Hazel Crest Board of Trustees approved two measures at its Wednesday night meeting in support of the proposed casino at Halsted Street and Interstate 80/294. Village President Thomas Brown said the vote was unanimous, 5 to 0, on both a resolution to support the application for a casino[Read More…]
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Metra announces 14th annual safety contest
Metra has announced the launch of the 14th Annual Safety Poster and Essay Contest, asking students to illustrate through posters and essays the importance of safe behaviors near the railroad. This year’s theme is “Obey the Signs,” which emphasizes the importance of looking for and obeying signs and control devices[Read More…]
Flossmoor businesses deal with downtown flooding aftermath
A record-setting rain Sept. 27 brought waves of destruction through Flossmoor, overwhelming the village’s sewage and stormwater system, flooding residents’ basements and stranding vehicles on waterlogged streets. The cluster of small businesses in the village’s downtown was no exception.
Flossmoor has best housing market in four-county suburban area
Flossmoor has long been known as being a “hidden gem,” but it is no longer such a secret. People are taking notice, which was confirmed by a recent article in Crain’s Chicago Business titled, “The Suburb With the Strongest Housing Market So Far This Year.”
Lighthouse LGBTQ hosts program about new inclusive Illinois school curriculum
Lighthouse LGBTQ is hosting a special program and discussion on Wednesday, Oct. 16, about the Illinois Inclusive Curriculum bill passed by the Illinois legislature this spring. Guest speaker will be Victor Salvo, co-founder and executive director of The Legacy Project in Chicago. Guests are invited to come to the Flossmoor Community[Read More…]
New joint program helping H-F students earn a college degree in three years
The Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education has approved a three-way agreement that will give Homewood-Flossmoor High students the opportunity to earn a college business degree in three years.
Local Girl Scouts raise money to help Bahamians affected by hurricane
Morgan Wren Lawrence, 10, had just returned from a family vacation in the Bahamas when Hurricane Dorian slammed the islands. She felt she had to do something to help the wonderful people she’d met on her trip, so she enlisted the help of her Girl Scout troop at got to[Read More…]
Flossmoor residents bring flooding complaints to village board
Plenty of Flossmoor homeowners and business owners found themselves cleaning up after a record-setting rain brought water and even sewage into their homes on Sept. 27. But a flood of complaints at Monday’s village board meeting might bring relief sooner than later if residents agree to foot the multimillion-dollar cost[Read More…]
Residents divided as Homewood takes another step toward casino
A room of about 100 Homewood residents in the Irwin Community Center was divided Monday as the village board held a hearing and voted to move closer toward a new casino that would straddle the border with East Hazel Crest. Wind Creek Hospitality, of Alabama, hopes to build a[Read More…]
Walkathon Oct. 19 supports H-F scholarships in memory of 2015 graduate
A special walkathon is planned for Saturday, Oct. 19, that will keep the memory of a Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduate alive as it benefits current students in their college endeavors. The Alisia Dieudonne Foundation is sponsoring the walk at Bicentennial Park, 3401 203rd Street in Olympia Fields.
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