Alexis Wilson’s legacy continues to grow. At the fourth annual butterfly release on July 27 to honor her memory, John Amico, owner of John Amico School of Hair Design, which has locations in Niles and Oak Forest, announced a $20,000 contribution to the Forever Lexi Foundation to fund scholarships to[Read More…]
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08.29.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Aug. 29 Metra Electric Service Disruption. Metra Electric Line trains will originate and terminate at Matteson Station this morning due to continuing power problems affecting the line between Richton Park and University Park stations. Riders should also expect that some trains will be annulled during the morning rush service and[Read More…]
Despite late TD, H-F flag football falls short against Bradley-Bourbonnais
Sometimes a single play is more important than the final score. Homewood-Flossmoor flag football trailed Bradley-Bourbonnais 13-0 with only three seconds on the clock in the fourth quarter on Aug. 28. The ball was on the Boilermakers 7-yard line. It was only the second game for the Vikings, who didn’t[Read More…]
08.28.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education Planning Committee will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, South District Conference Room, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda will be available here. Tower Park Community Meeting. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a community meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at[Read More…]
Homewood Farmers Market introduces new feature: themes
National Citizens Senior Day was Thursday, Aug. 21, but Homewood celebrated at the weekly farmers market on Saturday, Aug. 23, and in the process introduced a new market feature: themes. “Next year we’ll come out with all sorts of different themes, but this was for our first test and we[Read More…]
08.27.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Wacky Snack Attack. Interested in what teens from other countries snack on after school? Join this trip around the world through snacks. Meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in The Fort, upper level of Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. For grades 7 thru 12. List any food allergies. Registration required. Meet[Read More…]
Organizers increase runner numbers for 6th Hidden Gem
Anticipation is building as the Flossmoor community prepares for the sixth annual Hidden Gem Half Marathon on Saturday, Sept. 6. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. in front of Infant Jesus of Prague School and is expected to end around 11:30 a.m. with the finish line on Sterling Avenue. Tom[Read More…]
Flossmoor police investigate shots fired mid-day at Flossmoor Road and Kedzie
Flossmoor police is investigating a report of shots fired just before noon Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the intersection of Flossmoor Road and Kedzie Avenue. Police said initial information indicates two westbound vehicles might have been involved, and both apparently left the scene. There is no immediate threat to the community,[Read More…]
08.26.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Salute to Service Game. Active duty and military veterans will be honored at the Homewood-Flossmoor football game Friday, Aug. 29. Sling Bags will be sold at the game, and all proceeds will be donated to the Veterans Wall of Honor in Flossmoor. Veterans and active duty personnel who wish to participate[Read More…]
Focus on Safety: CMAP study offers glimpse at types of cargo in local trains
Homewood and Flossmoor were founded along existing rail lines, so train traffic has been routine for the entire history of both villages. It’s easy to take for granted the presence of train cars but not as easy to discover what kinds of materials are in them. Information on specific quantities[Read More…]
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