The stories are always positive, says Flossmoor Police Chief Michael Pulec. Graduates of Flossmoor’s Citizens Police Academy (CPA) usually have stories about their experiences during the 12-week program, Pulec said. And he’s heard a number of them. Enrollment is underway through Dec. 31 for the next Citizens Police Academy, which[Read More…]
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Second Noon Year’s Eve party set
The Noon Year’s Eve crowd will have a second option this year. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a “Happy Noon Year’s Eve” event from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 at Wiley’s Grill, 800 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. The celebration will be in addition to the annual[Read More…]
District 233 board OKs 2.5 percent tax levy increase
High School District 233 will collect 2.5 percent more in property taxes next year, if the Homewood-Flossmoor High School board approves its estimated levy in December. Not every property owner will see an increase, as property values in the district also are expected to rise. The estimated levy, adopted unanimously[Read More…]
District 161, Flossmoor considering joint use of communications manager
Flossmoor District 161 and the Village of Flossmoor would work jointly with a shared communications professional under a plan now being discussed by both governmental units. The idea is for the district and village to enter into a shared services agreement for a newly created position of communications manager.[Read More…]
IPO to perform Holiday Pops Movie Music Spectacular with special guest Singers on Dec. 16
Guest conductor Francesco Milioto will make his third appearance with Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra for the Holiday Pops Movie Music Spectacular matinee concert at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16. The concert will be at Ozinga Chapel on the Trinity Christian College campus, 6601 W. College Dr., Palos Heights. Patrons will[Read More…]
Marian Lazan reaches the young generation
Addison Trotter, 9, of Homewood, gets a hug from Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan during the question and answer session following Kazan’s presentation about her experiences in a Nazi concentration camp. Kazan’s visit in Homewood was sponsored by District 153 and community contributors and was held at James Hart[Read More…]
Toys from police shopping spree will again go to needy kids
Flossmoor police officers, during their Monday pre-holiday shopping spree, got a peek inside Santa’s workshop. Or at least the closest than any of us will ever get to it. The officers were granted access to a holiday storage area at Flossmoor’s Meijer store for the Marine Reserve’s Toys for Tots[Read More…]
Flossmoor’s Alyssia Duda is dancer in Joffrey’s ‘Nutcracker’
Flossmoor resident Alyssia Duda turned 11 on Nov. 10 and is a fifth grader at Western Avenue School. While there is nothing unusual about that news, there is something extraordinary about Alyssia. She is appearing for the second time in the Joffrey Ballet’s highly acclaimed production of “The Nutcracker,” now playing[Read More…]
Holiday season giving is easy, helps local agencies, charities
Does the holiday season make you feel generous? You’re not alone. This is the time of year when most people open their hearts and wallets to help those in need, a way of spreading cheer that feels good. While there are worthy causes around the world, charitable giving close to[Read More…]
New photo history of Homewood goes on sale
Homewood historian Jim Wright’s latest book, “Homewood,” went on sale Friday, Dec. 1, at several sites in the village, and the timing was not accidental. Wright said he hopes holiday shopping helps boost sales, but the book also arrived just a few weeks before Homewood’s 125th anniversary year begins.
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