Municipal offices in Flossmoor will be closed by severe weather Wednesday, while a reduced staff will be on duty at Homewood village facilities. Other local services will also be affected by the brutal cold.
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Frigid temps mean polar vortex discounts at brewery
Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery is responding to this week’s brutal temperatures by offering discounts commensurate with the Arctic chills. For every low in the negative teens or below, Flossmoor Station will match that amount in percentage discounts on all food and drinks.
Bitter cold causes H-F area districts to close schools
This story was updated at 4:46 p.m. to reflect additional details, including the closure of H-F High School on Thursday. Schools in Homewood District 153 and Flossmoor District 161 and Homewood-Flossmoor High School were open Tuesday, but officials in both districts have decided to shutter all schools on Wednesday[Read More…]
Metra running modified schedule Wednesday due to cold
Due to the extreme cold weather forecast for the Chicago region this week, Metra will operate a modified schedule on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Modified schedules for each Metra line can be found here. The schedules are designed to provide adequate service for the predicted ridership. The schedules will also reduce the use[Read More…]
Registration open for Prince Charming and Sweetheart dances
Take that special boy or girl to the annual Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Prince Charming or Sweetheart dance. Registration is required and open for these two special annual events, now at Ravisloe Country Club, 18231 Park Ave. in Homewood. Moms, grandmothers and aunts will enjoy the fun at The[Read More…]
Flossmoor Village Board honors Minga for 34 years fire service
Caption The Flossmoor Village Board on Jan. 22 recognized Trustee Philip Minga with a resolution, plaque and words of gratitude for 34 years of fire service following his retirement from the Flossmoor Fire Department.
Local artists invited to meet-and-greet Monday to join Homewood Arts Council efforts
[Note: New date due to the weather.] The new Homewood Arts Council’s mission is to connect local artists to each other and to the community. The organization’s next step will be a meet-and-greet event at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb 4. All local artists are invited to stop by Bottle & Bottega,[Read More…]
Flossmoor election board removes newcomer Bruni from ballot
David Bruni’s name was officially removed from the April election ballot Tuesday when the Flossmoor Electoral Board took final action to sustain two out of five objections to his petition. Village Attorney Kathleen Field-Orr read a written report at the Jan. 22 meeting on why Bruni was removed from the[Read More…]
Fine Arts Center final plans receive green light from H-F board
The Fine Arts Center proposed for Homewood-Flossmoor High School will add approximately 8,000 square feet to the South Building. The project, discussed since fall 2017, is in the home stretch. Depending on contractors’ bids and schedules, work could begin in summer.
Robert Anderson Sr., former Homewood village clerk, dies
A World War II veteran, former Homewood village clerk and and chairman of a south suburban-based manufacturer died suddenly in Muncie, Ind., on Jan. 20. Robert L. Anderson Sr., 93, was a past chairman and CEO of Whiting Corp., formerly located in Harvey. Robert Anderson Sr. Mr. Anderson[Read More…]
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