Flossmoor officials are turning to residents for help in revitalizing the village’s marketing efforts. As a community branding project begins, residents are invited to two brainstorming sessions that will focus on what makes Flossmoor special. The meetings will take place at 7 p.m. March 16 and 22 at Flossmoor Village[Read More…]
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Sen. Hutchinson seeks stories from those impacted by Illinois’ budget crisis
This March 10 letter was sent by Illinois Senator Toi Hutchinson, D-Olympia Fields, who represents Flossmoor in the Illinois Legislature. She is asking residents to share their personal stories of how the Illinois budget impasse has affected them. The H-F Chronicle is sharing her message: For the past two years,[Read More…]
Gourmet popcorn shop opens in downtown Flossmoor
Americans consume more than 14 billion quarts of popcorn each year. If you are one of them, you may be pleased to know that a gourmet popcorn shop has opened in downtown Flossmoor. POP N’ BY held a soft opening Feb. 18.
Political banner at Flossmoor Metra station removed by rail agency
A Metra police officer this week removed a political banner from the railing above the north entrance to FIossmoor’s commuter station. Metra spokesman Michael Gillis said the banner was removed by an officer on March 8. “We don’t allow political signs on our property,” Gillis said on Friday. Tod Kamleiter,[Read More…]
GSU students performing Shakespeare in Manilow Sculpture Park for arts program benefit
On April 7, the Theatre and Performance Studies program at Governors State University is presenting a selection from Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” performed in the GSU Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, 1 University Parkway, University Park. The performance begins at 6 p.m. when the sculpture park will be transformed into a[Read More…]
‘Wizard of OZ’ performed April 5-9 by Drama Group
In The Drama Group performance of The Wizard of Oz April 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 the cast will include April Eichlin as Scarecrow; Mike Cabsinger as Tin Man; Lisa Kristina as Dorothy; and Dawn DeVries as Lion. (Provided photo) The Drama Group’s Daytime Children’s Theatre will present “The Wizard of OZ”[Read More…]
Party to help raise funds for South Suburban Family Shelter set for March 25
Supporters of South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) are planning a special fundraiser for March 25 to help the agency weather its reduced budget due to lack of state funding. The party starts at 7 p.m. at the Flossmoor Community House, 847 Hutchison Road. All funds will go directly to[Read More…]
Crowds come out for Dairy Queen’s opening day
It didn’t matter that the temperature hovered around 40 degrees, or that the sun didn’t shine. It was opening day at Homewood’s Dairy Queen on Thursday and people lined up for their favorite ice cream treats.
Candidates discuss what’s great in District 161, how to move forward
Seven of nine candidates running for the Flossmoor School District 161 board of education Thursday responded to questions at a well-attended political forum. In all, the candidates answered nine questions submitted by audience members in the Parker Junior High School gymnasium. The 90-minute forum was sponsored by the Homewood-Flossmoor League[Read More…]
Flossmoor board OKs plan for Vollmer Starbucks, AT&T building
Flossmoor village board members this week gave the green light to a Vollmer Road building that will house a Starbucks coffee shop, an AT&T store and two other businesses.


