David Bruni’s name will not appear on the ballot for the April 2 Flossmoor Village Board election, but he is contemplating a write-in campaign. Bruni said after the Flossmoor Election Board’s decision Friday he would take several days to decide his next steps for one of the three four-year[Read More…]
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Retirement full of possibilities for CN spokesman Jim Kvedaras
Jim Kvedaras, 58, retired in November as executive director of public affairs and government affairs at Canadian National Railway in Homewood. He’d been working for railroads for 37 years.
Cook County offers two tax exemptions for seniors
Applications for Cook County’s Senior and Senior Freeze Exemption on property taxes for 2018 are due Feb. 6. The Senior Exemption application is part of a booklet sent to eligible seniors. The booklet also contains the separate, income-based Senior Freeze Exemption application. The office of Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi[Read More…]
District 153 taxpayers helping to meet expenses through high tax payments
Homewood School District 153’s tax collection rate is near perfect, according to the district’s auditors. Taxpayers paid their property taxes at a rate of 98 percent in 2015 and 2016, according to Tim Fagan of Legacy Professionals, who presented the district’s latest audit report at its Jan. 7 meeting.[Read More…]
Furloughed? Head to Flossmoor for a pint
Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery announced Thursday that it is offering free lunch and discounted craft beer to federal employees affected by the government shutdown.
Flossmoor Village Board approves plans for Dunkin’ Donuts, Baskin Robbins
Plans for a Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins at 3608 Vollmer Road can move forward after the Flossmoor Village Board gave unanimous approval Jan. 7. The 2,500-square-foot restaurant with drive-thru is planned for construction at the intersection of Vollmer Road and Central Park Avenue, across the street from the Park Place cul-de-sac. [Read More…]
District 153’s superintendent becomes ‘Undercover Boss’ to mingle with staff
It was a full day for District 153 Superintendent Dale Mitchell, who conducted another of his “Undercover Boss” days recently. Though he’s not actually hiding from district workers, he is visiting with employees to learn what it takes to do their jobs.
Cancer Support Center hosts Texas Hold’em fundraiser Feb. 2
The Cancer Support Center Community Board is hosting its 15th annual Texas Hold ’em Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 2, at Balagio Ristorante, 17501 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Organizers are looking for 80 to 100 card players to support the event. As in years past, the final table winners will receive[Read More…]
Applications available for Flossmoor library seat after member resigns
The election April 2 will have two candidates running for seats on the Flossmoor Library Board, but another position became available after member Nancy Disabato resigned this week. Disabato is moving from the area, and there are two years remaining on her term ending in April 2021. Flossmoor[Read More…]
Tuesday seminar focuses on easy steps to keep neighborhoods safe
Crime prevention may sound complicated, and it’s a topic that many of us would rather not think about. But we can all follow simple steps to prevent becoming crime victims and the beginning of a new year is a perfect time to start taking them. Sgt. Keith Taylor of the[Read More…]
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