The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has agreed to increase funding for the South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA). Commissioners approved the change at the Aug. 20 board meeting.
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Flossmoor gets new sculpture for rotational art program
Flossmoor will have a new sculpture named “Orion” installed Sept. 4 on the traffic island at the intersection of Park Drive and Argyle Avenue. The sculpture by Minnesota-born artist Sam Spiczka was recommended by the Flossmoor Public Art Commission and approved by the Flossmoor Village Board Aug. 19. Assistant Village[Read More…]
Maple Tree Inn coming to Homewood
Award-winning Cajun food is coming to Homewood. Blue Island restaurant Maple Tree Inn is moving to 18849 Dixie Highway. [Update 3:40 p.m. Aug. 28]
GSU to host Chicago Southland International Film Festival
Governors State University will host the Chicago Southland International Film Festival Sept. 6, 7 and 8 on its campus in University Park. The festival includes a juried Short Film Competition, a Feature Film Showcase and a director-led question and answer session.
FCC festival Aug. 31 to celebrate summer, benefit community house
Flossmoor Community Church will hold its second annual festival Saturday, Aug. 31, to benefit the Flossmoor Community House. The festivities will run from 5 to 10 p.m. at 847 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor.
Proposed Mexican restaurant asks Homewood trustees for parking variance
A new restaurant offering Mexican cuisine could open at 17536 Dixie Highway, but the project will require a parking variance before it can open. At their Tuesday meeting, Homewood trustees will consider the variance request from Laura Carbajal de Garcia, owner of Don Goyo Fine Mexican Cuisine.
Homewood library staff contract approved after nearly three years
After nearly three years, employees at the Homewood Public Library are now working under a contract. The library’s board voted unanimously to ratify the agreement at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 21.
Ready for the Gem
Cyclists who made the journey July 13 along the Hidden Gem Half Marathon route noted some streets were crumbly. Flossmoor Public Works tackled the problem, and by Friday, Aug. 16, finished patching work on the race route in preparation for the Sept. 7 event. Public Works Director John Brunke said the[Read More…]
H-F band has three leaders for 2019-20 season
Two drum majors and a field commander are sharing leadership for the 200-member Homewood-Flossmoor High School band this year. Seniors Alex Contreras of Chicago Heights and Jazz Jabulani of Glenwood are drum majors and junior Kirkland Benson is a field commander.
Flossmoor Fest returns for day of music, entertainment
With Flossmoor Fest only a few weeks away, residents can look forward to a full day of music, games and entertainment on Sept. 7. The fest has been a tradition for 20 years; the first took place in 1999, and it has continued almost every year since.
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