On Tuesday, an overwhelming majority of voters in Flossmoor said “yes” to a referendum question asking whether they would be in favor of allowing personal use pickup trucks to park on residential driveways in the village. With all nine precincts in the village reporting, the vote in favor of allowing trucks[Read More…]
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Two teams advance to National Adaptive Tennis Tournament
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will have two teams competing in the United States Tennis Association’s National Adaptive Unified Doubles Tournament in Florida.
Adopt-A-Family program opens for South Suburban Family Shelter
As the holiday season approaches, South Suburban Family Shelter’s Adopt-A-Family program is looking for donors to help those in need. These victims of domestic violence and their families will likely have nothing for the holidays unless residents step up to donate, said Brittany Williams of SSFS. The wrapped gifts will[Read More…]
H-F Park District board will vote on 4.8 percent levy increase
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is proposing a 4.8 percent increase in the 2018 tax levy. The park board will adopt the levy at its Dec. 4 meeting. It expects to raise $5.44 million next year.
Bus service working better this year in District 161
Bus service in Flossmoor District 161 has shown improvements from the 2017-18 school year when issues like numerous route changes at Western Avenue Elementary and late buses sparked complaints from parents. Superintendent Dana Smith told the school board Oct. 29, that Paige Bus Enterprises has made changes in its operations[Read More…]
Nine District 153 staffers awarded ‘Those Who Excel’ honors
Nine outstanding school staff in Homewood District 153 were honored with “Those Who Excel” honors awarded by the Illinois State Board of Education. The recognition was presented at a banquet Oct. 20 in Normal, Ill.
District 161 board considers hiring residency investigator
The Flossmoor District 161 school board is considering hiring a full-time residency investigator. The district previously used a private investigative service. “There’s a general sense in the community that we have people taking advantage of residency by taking the train into town, taking buses in. It’s a persistent rumor,” said[Read More…]
Nov. 15 is new opening date for Cook County forest preserves permits
Applications for Cook County Forest Preserves picnic and special events permits will open Nov. 15 — more than six weeks ahead of the traditional Jan. 1 open day for permits. “For years we have opened up reservations for the next year in person and online on the first working day[Read More…]
Police seek help locating missing person last seen at Apollo Park
[Update: Homewood police confirm Lorenzo has been found.] Homewood police are seeking the public’s help to locate a missing 19-year-old with special needs. Lorenzo was last seen about 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Apollo Park.
Video cuts to the heart of what Flossmoor residents love about their town
Flossmoor’s commitment to diversity rings loud and clear in a recently-released promotional video highlighting the community’s many faces and positive attributes. The three-minute video features clips from events in town, such as National Night Out and Martin Luther King Day of Service, and interviews with Flossmoor residents who talk[Read More…]
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