The H-F Racquet & Fitness Club is hosting an Indoor Triathlon competition March 2 and 3 in partnership with USA Triathlon. This race will follow the USATri60 format starting with a 10-minute swim in the club’s 25-yard pool. A 10-minute transition precedes the bike leg of 30-minutes stationary bike ride[Read More…]
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Flossmoor sets forums for tax increase proposal
Before voters go to the polls March 20, administrators at the Village of Flossmoor have set two informational meetings to give insights into the reasons for the proposed sales tax increase. The meetings will be at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28, and 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, at[Read More…]
The Homewood Farmers Market is back for its winter season
Baked goods, seasonal produce, collectibles and crafts are back. The Homewood Indoor Farmers Market is about to begin its fourth season.
Registration open for Homewood and Flossmoor youth baseball and softball leagues
The first pitch of opening day is still a few months away, but youth baseball organizations and players are already gearing up for the season to start with registrations and winter workouts. Homewood Baseball and Softball hosts 10 or more divisions of baseball, softball or T-ball play. The organization is[Read More…]
Cece Belue serving on Homewood library board
Cece Belue took her seat on the Homewood Public Library’s board at the Jan. 17 meeting. Belue said she stepped forward to take on the position because “it’s an opportunity for me to serve the community in a different capacity.” She is volunteering with the District 153 PTA as fundraising chair[Read More…]
Pride Party-goers find fun at end of the rainbow
The second annual Lighthouse Pride Party saw a packed crowd — and lots of rainbows — around the Flossmoor Community House on June 22. With food trucks, pop music and adult beverages, the jovial event had a block-party feel. Families flocked to the party, with babies in rainbow leis, toddlers[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider resolution on proposed home rule sales tax
Homewood trustees will consider a resolution at their Tuesday board meeting confirming the village’s intention to distribute 100 percent of a proposed sales tax hike to other local taxing districts. The resolution refers to the village’s plan for increasing sales tax by 0.25 percent if voters agree to grant the[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood opens health center in Flossmoor
Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) has opened a health center at 19831 Governors Highway in Flossmoor. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Jan. 11, and the center officially opened Jan. 16.
Homewood resident, shooting victim learned from misfortune
Michael Case said he feels like tragedy opened a new chapter in his life. And turning that page gave him some perspective on social values.
Saturday’s Wanderlust Fest helps fund musicians Germany trip
More than 100 specialty items will available for bidding at the “Wanderlust Fest” from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, at Homewood-Flossmoor High School South Building cafeteria.
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