It’s a golf, dinner and the Homewood-Flossmoor High School homecoming football game extravaganza on Sept. 15 for the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Money raised from the event supports activities and equipment for the high school’s various student organizations. In 2016-17, the foundation gave $20,000 in grants to support[Read More…]
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New squad car cameras allow remote viewing of police activity
Flossmoor police officials will soon be able to monitor traffic stops and other activity on camera, and in real time. Following this week’s approval of new squad car camera systems, remote viewing of law enforcement activity will be possible at Flossmoor’s police station. Village board members, at the Aug. 21[Read More…]
Electronics recycling offered at Homewood village hall on Saturday, other services scheduled in coming weeks
Homewood officials announced this week that several popular services for residents are scheduled for coming weeks, including paper shredding, electronics recycling, prescription drug disposal and branch chipping. Electronics recycling, 8 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 26. Computers, printers, monitors, cell phones, CD drives, server equipment and peripherals will be accepted.[Read More…]
Artist Walk produces ‘Private Lives’ to honor late founder
The third production by Artists Walk Theater will serve two purposes, according to its director, Andy Leahy. It is intended to be a welcome diversion from difficult times, and it will be a tribute to the late founder of the theater company, David Boettcher.
Flossmoor nixes license request for proposed restaurant with gambling plans
A split village board Monday rejected the latest proposal for a restaurant/bar in Flossmoor that would include video gambling machines. Trustees were divided, with three voting in favor of a liquor license for Lucky Dog, a chain of restaurants, bars, convenience stores, coin-operated laundries and truck stops throughout the Midwest.[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Band part of opening ceremonies at Sox game Aug. 26
The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band, a seven-time Bands of America Grand National Champion and Class 3A State Champion for 37 consecutive years, will open the Chicago White Sox game on Saturday, Aug. 26, by performing the Star Spangled Banner from center field. It is also Star Wars Night[Read More…]
Flossmoor student inspired by NBA star and Marian Catholic High graduate
R.J. Ogom from Flossmoor works with a camper during the Tyler Ulis Foundation basketball camp. Ogom, a sophomore at Marian Catholic was happy to volunteer at the camp, which was held at Marian Catholic. (Photos by Mary Compton/ H-F Chronicle) Marian Catholic High School sophomore R.J. Ogom of Flossmoor gave up[Read More…]
No eggceptions ― Flossmoor turns down backyard poultry request
Chickens will not be crossing the road into Flossmoor anytime soon. In a unanimous vote, village board members Monday turned down a request to allow backyard chickens in Flossmoor. Officially, the board reaffirmed a ban on barnyard animals by voting to not change the village’s municipal code.
Blood drive Saturday at help fill critical need
Be a blood donor on Saturday. Blood donations during summer months are low. LifeSource blood bank hopes to rebuild supply by holding a blood drive at the Homewood Fire Department, 17950 Dixie Highway, on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a blood drive. According to Eva[Read More…]
Flossmoor’s new logo, tagline reflect beauty, open-mindedness
Village board members gave the go-ahead Monday to “Welcoming. Beautiful. Connected.” as the community’s motto and also picked a new logo, a tree drawn with a continuous line that begins and ends in the same place ― Flossmoor.
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