The Flossmoor Village Board on Feb. 18 approved a resolution updating the village’s proposal for Cook County’s No Cash Bid program requesting ownership of six parcels of tax-delinquent property. The village is working with attorney Scott Dillner to acquire the roughly 7-acre area of land between Governors Highway and Kedzie[Read More…]
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Kerrigan death ruled a homicide
A Homewood man found dead in his home Wednesday night was the victim of a homicide, according to Homewood police.
Creole Stomp Set for Fat Tuesday Show
Creole Stomp has captured the ears and the feet of Louisiana music fans across North America, including a roof-raising performance in 2018 at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road in Munster, Indiana. The show will return to TATC for one performance on Fat Tuesday, March 5 at 7 p.m.[Read More…]
Rep. DeLuca sponsors bill to return 10 percent tax share to villages
The villages of Homewood and Flossmoor may see a return of state income tax payments to 10 percent, thanks to legislation sponsored by Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights.
Police investigate report of shots fired in Homewood
Homewood police are investigating a report of shots fired Wednesday night. In a statement, police said the report came in shortly after 8:30 p.m. Responding officers observed a damaged front window on a home in the 1400 block of Willow Road. The damage appeared to be caused by the discharge[Read More…]
Death connected to Homewood fire ruled a homicide
Firefighters found the body of 78-year-old James Kerrigan deceased in his home after extinguishing a fire Wednesday night at 1000 block of 185th St.
Metra Electric customers to get 15 percent discount on April Monthly Pass
Customers of the Metra Electric Line will receive a 15 percent discount on their April Monthly Pass as compensation for a number of service disruptions in recent weeks – including all or part of six days without any service – caused by unusually severe weather conditions and damage from the[Read More…]
Minga announces Flossmoor board resignation, addresses rumors
Trustee Phil Minga read his letter of resignation from the Flossmoor Village Board and a prepared statement addressing rumors about his personal life during Monday’s board meeting. Minga served as a trustee for more than 20 years starting in 1997, and he spent 34 years as a volunteer firefighter for[Read More…]
Girls STEAM Ahead scheduled for March 2
Nearly 150 girls will come together March 2 for the third annual Girls Steam Ahead 2019 program at Idlewild Country Club. This year’s theme is “Major Decisions.”
Flossmoor trustee candidates field questions on village issues
The five candidates vying for three open Flossmoor village trustee seats shared their views Feb. 7 on topics ranging from the housing market to neighborhood unity. Candidates include incumbents James Mitros and Perry Hoag, who both have been on the board 24 years, as well as new challengers Gyata Kimmons,[Read More…]
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