The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education voted to adopt a budget for the 2025-26 school year at the Sept. 22 budget hearing and board meeting. The budget of approximately $49.1 million is very similar to the one the board approved last year. Associate Superintendent Fran LaBella credited the[Read More…]
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Homewood Police Chief runs her first Hidden Gem
Homewood Police Chief Denise McGrath is not new to running marathons, yet she’d never run in the race closest to home until Sept. 6 when she ran her first Hidden Gem Half Marathon. Having many other races under her belt, McGrath did not have any specific expectation for this race.[Read More…]
Local residents report sightings of ICE agents in Homewood, Glenwood
Several local residents posted reports on social media that possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were seen in Homewood and Glenwood between about noon and 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25. One report included a photo showing a masked man dressed similarly to what ICE agents wore in other media reports[Read More…]
09.26.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Sept. 26 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Theater Department will present “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical” at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, 999 Kedzie Ave. This hour-long children’s play will bring the chaos of middle school to the[Read More…]
Walt’s notifies staff of pending sale
Walt’s Food Centers appear to be on track to be sold to another family-owned regional grocery chain, Berkot’s Super Foods, according to a letter to employees dated Sept. 24 that was posted on local social media groups. The letter advised employees that the sale could close in late October or[Read More…]
Local artists and artisans sell their work at Park Forest Art Fair
Dozens of artists and artisans from all around the Midwest gathered in downtown Park Forest for the 69th annual Park Forest Art Fair on Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21. The artists included Flossmoor acrylic painter Cheryl Osby, Olympia Fields jewelry maker Debra Glenn and Homewood mixed-media artist Jenn[Read More…]
09.25.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Streetscape Update. Asphalt paving on downtown streets has been rescheduled for this morning. Roads will be closed starting at 5 a.m. for tack coating, then paving will follow. Weather permitting, work should be completed by noon, then the roads will be reopened. Village officials urge everyone to take extra time[Read More…]
IDPH issues fall vaccine guidance and COVID-19 standing order to ensure access for Illinoisans
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Tuesday, Sept. 23, released new fall respiratory virus vaccine guidance and issued a statewide standing order to ensure access to COVID-19 vaccines. Additionally, for routine, non-seasonal vaccines, IDPH recommends that healthcare providers continue to follow the CDC immunization schedules for children and adults issued as of Aug. 7 which[Read More…]
Flossmoor board tables idea of cameras at Heather Hill detention basin
The Flossmoor Village Board tabled a request for cameras around the Heather Hill detention basin at its Sept. 15 meeting after trustees couldn’t reach a consensus on next steps. The basin, next to Heather Hill School, was constructed to help relieve flooding in the downtown area. Residents are concerned about[Read More…]
09.24.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Aqua Zumba with Gigi. This class is a low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. starting at 9:30 a.m. Fee is $10 for club members, $20 for guests. Blood Drive. The Divine 9, a group of Black sororities and fraternities, is marking September as[Read More…]
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