The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education recognized two golfers from Parker Junior High for their outstanding efforts at the IESA state golf tournament. Parker eighth grader Wakana Hill achieved an impressive sixth-place ranking overall in the final state standings. Imani Green, a seventh-grade student at Parker, also performed commendably,[Read More…]
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Eco-conscious ‘one-stop shop’ at annual Recyclepalooza
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Recyclepalooza enables the reuse of items through recycling. And it reduces what goes into landfills. Residents say Recyclepalooza in Flossmoor is a much appreciated event. Jerry Kenny came to the 2025 Recyclepalooza with clothes and toys. He sets his personal items aside in the garage knowing he can[Read More…]
10.01.2025 | 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. Manga Club for Teens. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a meeting from 6[Read More…]
09.30.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, in the superintendent’s board room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda is available here. Highlight: Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The[Read More…]
Homewood Fire Department Open House combines family fun with fire safety education on Oct. 4
Come learn about fire safety and meet firefighter/paramedics at the Homewood Fire Department’s annual open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 4. Kids can participate in the Fire Safety Hero Obstacle Course, see a fire truck up close and ask questions about firefighting and what it’s[Read More…]
The Weeks | Sept. 28: OAKtoberfest, sculpture walk, curling, Homewood water rates, architecture presentation, Drama Group show
THE WEEK > Your government Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, in the superintendent’s board room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda is available here. Highlight: Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at village[Read More…]
Artist Art Jackson’s paintings on exhibit at Wind Creek Chicago Southland
Paintings by Art Jackson make up the second installation of The Prairie State College (PSC) Art Showcase at Wind Creek Chicago Southland opening Oct. 1. Jackson is an artist and former PSC Director of Public Safety. The ongoing series highlights the talent of PSC students, alums, and residents of Community[Read More…]
Walk of Hope fundraiser is Oct. 12
Walkers can register for the annual Cancer Support Center’s Walk of Hope fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 12. The Pink-A-Boo Walk celebration will be in a beautiful fall setting in Irwin Park, Highland Avenue and Ridge Road in Homewood. Supporters can choose two routes – 1 mile or 5K. Both routes[Read More…]
09.28.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Good Neighbor Open House. The culmination of Good Neighbor Week sponsored by the Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will be an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. from 6-8 p.m. Beer, Books and Bourbon. The Thornton Distilling Co., 400 E. Margaret St. in Thornton,[Read More…]
09.27.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Food Drive. The Parish of St. John Neumann is sponsoring a food drive from 9 to 11 a.m. to benefit Catholic Charities. Canned goods, dry cereal, soups and other non-perishable food items can be dropped off in the parish parking lot at 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Recyclepalooza. Area residents can drop[Read More…]
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