Flossmoor is “a welcoming, open-minded and safe community for families of all descriptions,” according to a new branding recommendation from consultant Maria Grillo presented to the Flossmoor village board June 19. It is a place where children can thrive and excel and where neighbors really care about each other,” the[Read More…]
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Tuesday Metra meeting focuses on Electric Line schedule changes
Schedule changes to the Metra Electric Line train service, including some reductions, will be addressed at a Tuesday information meeting from 4 to 7 p.m. at Flossmoor Village Hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The Chronicle gave incorrect information on several items in a story posted Sunday that we regret. Corrected information[Read More…]
LGBTQ group feels ‘whirlwind’ of love after village website change
Support took off sharply last week for Lighthouse, the south suburban area’s first support program for LGBTQ young people and their parents, following a momentous post on the organization’s Facebook page.
Longtime Homewood businessman and village trustee Bob Wilson dies at 75
Bob Wilson, a former Homewood businessman and village trustee, is being remembered for his many years of service in the South Suburbs. Mr. Wilson, who moved to Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood 10 years ago, died June 8 from pancreatic cancer. He was 75.
Survey results will be used in Flossmoor’s future planning
Flossmoor residents believe that the village’s greatest strengths are diversity, schools and housing. On the other hand, they say, the community’s greatest weaknesses are high property taxes, declining school quality and decreasing property values. Village officials last week released the results of two surveys that asked Flossmoor residents how they[Read More…]
Five free summer concerts at Irwin Park
Homewood and Flossmoor residents have five opportunities to enjoy free outdoor concerts in Irwin Park bandshell, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District offers three Starry Nights programs starting at 7:30 p.m. Fortunate Sons will entertain June 22. The tribute band to Creedence Clearwater Revival performs[Read More…]
Homewood modifies liquor license for Redbird Cafe
The Homewood village board approved an ordinance establishing a new type of liquor license for Redbird Cafe. The Class 7B license allows on-premises consumption of beer and wine only. It does not allow alcohol carry out or video gaming. No more than 25 percent of Redbird’s yearly receipts can be[Read More…]
Board approves lease for sewer cleaner, truck in Homewood
The Homewood village board approved a lease for a new storm sewer cleaner at its June 13 meeting. The village also approved funding to replace a portion of fencing along 183rd Street just west of the viaduct that was damaged in a traffic accident.
LGBTQ Pride Month celebrated June 21
Community members are invited to the June 21 meeting of Lighthouse, a support group for LGBTQ teens and young adults, to join in the celebration of LGBT Pride month. The event, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community House, 847 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor, will feature music, a[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly asks Rauner for answers on health care law’s impact on Illinois
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., along with U.S. Senators Richard Durbin and Tammy Duckworth and the Democratic members of the Illinois Congressional delegation, have renewed their request for Gov. Bruce Rauner to explain how the Congressional Republicans’ plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will affect Illinois families,[Read More…]
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