Robert Warner Hindsley died peacefully on August 26, 2025. Serving as a respected music educator in the community, he will be remembered not only for sharing the gift of music, but also for instilling the values of integrity, persistence and compassion for others. Robert “Bob” Hindsley was born on Oct.[Read More…]
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Flossmoor Library offers remote access to civil courts
The Flossmoor Public Library has partnered with the Chicago Bar Foundation to offer easier access to court meetings on Zoom and assistance in filing court documents. The Court Access Library Center program is for community members representing themselves in civil cases. The library provides Court Access patrons with laptops inside[Read More…]
09.13.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Metra Delays. Track construction might cause delays of 30 minutes through the work zone. Please listen to announcements for any platform changes. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices. Gasshuku Day of Training. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chicago Minami Dojo, 1835 Dixie Highway, Building B, Suite 202 in Flossmoor, will host martial arts[Read More…]
Flossmoor Veterans Memorial site preparation begins after 5 years of fundraising
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, a Flossmoor Public Works Department crew took down three telegraph poles, believed to be a century old, from a parcel of land in the southwest corner of Flossmoor Park. It is the first step in preparing the site for the construction of a new veterans memorial.[Read More…]
Homewood board agrees to implement new 1% non-home rule local sales tax
At the Sept. 9 meeting, the Homewood Village Board agreed to implement the new 1% non-home rule local sales tax. The move will raise Homewood’s current 9% sales tax to 10%, and will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Information on the new sales tax was presented and discussed with[Read More…]
09.12.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Sept. 12Blood Drive. Serendipity Yoga + Wellness Studio, 18300 Dixie Highway in Homewood, will host a blood drive from 3:15 to 7:45 p.m. Register here. Saturday, Sept. 13Bringing Film to the South Suburbs. Flossmoor Arts Council will present a session at 9:30 a.m. at FCC Community House, 847 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor,[Read More…]
Security cameras being updated at racquet club
Security cameras, both outside and inside, will be upgraded at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District commissioners agreed Sept. 2 to a $55,518 contract with Inter-Pacific for new equipment and installation. The building, at 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood, has a system but it’s aged[Read More…]
09.11.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Streetscape Update. D Construction will begin grinding asphalt in the central business district at 6 am. Friday, Sept. 12. As a result, parking spaces on Sterling Avenue, Central Drive and Park Drive in the work area will be closed. Parking spaces will be reopened as soon as work is completed[Read More…]
Homewood and Flossmoor to hold annual tree planting programs this September
Residents of the Village of Homewood and Flossmoor can help make a difference in their community by participating in the tree planting program this fall. The Homewood Treeshare Program will take place on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. to noon in the village hall parking lot at 2024 Chestnut[Read More…]
09.10.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood School District 153 Board of Education Personnel Committee will meet at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, in the district conference room, 18205 Aberdeen St. The agenda is available here. District 153 Superintendent Search Survey. Through Wednesday, Sept. 10, District 153 has posted a link offering residents a chance to give their[Read More…]
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