Friday is homecoming at Homewood-Flossmoor High School and administrators have put new rules in place for the safety and enjoyment of those attending football games. The changes were necessitated after disruptions at the Vikings first game Aug. 29. Superintendent Jennifer Norrell said the new rules for the game Friday against[Read More…]
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09.16.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The agenda is available here. Aqua Zumba with Gigi. This class is a low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. starting at 9:30 a.m. Fee[Read More…]
Homewood board approves amendment to redevelopment agreement with CIG for sewer repair
CIG 2020 Homewood LLC has entered into a redevelopment agreement (RDA) with the Village of Homewood in October 2024 for the construction of the new Mongolian BBQ restaurant located at 2018-2020 Ridge Road. The board approved an amendment at the Sept. 9 meeting to the RDA with CIG to include[Read More…]
09.16.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood-Flossmoor District 233 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, in The Viking Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda is available here. Bingo for Teens. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host bingo in the FORT from 6 to 7 p.m. Flossmoor Water Bills. The village posted[Read More…]
Homewood replaces plants with native species around the village
The Village of Homewood has been changing its landscaping by replacing lots of plants with native species outside village buildings and parkways. According to Homewood Arborist Bryon Doerr, the goal is to create a new, more appealing look to attract people to Homewood. “Our landscape division has been in[Read More…]
Hidden Gem 2025: Flossmoor runner, 81, looks forward to Chicago Marathon
Tamerra Buckhanan begins her days with a run. “Living in Flossmoor is one of the things that’s kept me running because it’s so beautiful and peaceful and it’s easy to get up in the morning and run around the neighborhood,” she said. She and her husband, Raymond, moved to Flossmoor[Read More…]
The Weeks | Sept. 14: Dartmouth pedestrian bridge, Flossmoor Veterans Memorial site prep starts, new French café, Flossmoor streetscape update, courts closure, H-F homecoming
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here. Meeting ID 852 1089 4513, passcode 60422. Highlights: Homewood School District 153 Board of Education will hold a public hearing[Read More…]
Homewood board approves Class 8 tax relief for Caton’s property on 183rd Street
The Homewood Village Board approved the Cook County Class 8 incentive for Caton Commercial Real Estate Group at the Sept. 9 meeting. Caton purchased the commercial strip center, Park West Plaza, at 3003-3025 183rd St., said Angela Mesaros, director of Economic and Community Development. The village had approved the redevelopment[Read More…]
09/14/2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Women’s Self Defense Seminar. Shihan Diane Wallander and Sidagoo Odette Russell will offer a women’s self defense seminar from 1 to 4 p.m. at Chicago Minami Dojo, 1835 Dixie Highway, Building B, Suite 202 in Flossmoor.
OAKtoberfest returns to Flossmoor this fall
The Village of Flossmoor invites you to dive into the wonders of nature at OAKtoberfest, set for Saturday, Oct. 4. The village will offer a full day of celebrating nature, trees and community spirit with activities for all ages. Start the day at 10 a.m. with an educational tree walk[Read More…]
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