The Homewood Police Department is currently conducting a death investigation near the Izaak Walton Nature Preserve. “This is an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public,” Homewood Police Chief Tom Johnson said. “The investigation is in the early stages at this time.” He said the Illinois State Police is assisting with the investigation. Further information will be[Read More…]
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05.27.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
CANCELED. Flossmoor Green Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda will be available here. Auditions for The Prom. The Drama Group will be hosting auditions from 6 to 10 p.m. at Milord Theatre, 330 W. 202nd St. in Chicago Heights, for it’s summer musical, “The[Read More…]
05.26.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestreamed will be available here. Highlights: Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Flossmoor[Read More…]
Tony nominated ‘Clyde’s’ presented by Drama Group in June
The Drama Group’s production of “Clyde’s,” called “redemption and inspiration, served on the perfect sandwich,” will be presented over two weekends starting June 5, at its theater at 330 W. 202nd St., Chicago Heights. Clyde’s truck stop is staffed by those who were once incarcerated. Clyde, the owner, believes she[Read More…]
Wind Creek introduces new GM, achieves LEED status
Wind Creek Casino has a new leader. General Manager and Executive Vice President Jahnae Erpenbach started work April 1 following the retirement of the casino’s first GM, Roger Kuehn. The post is her first with Wind Creek, but she has spent her career in the gaming and hospitality industry, including[Read More…]
Homewood honors veterans with new banners downtown
Homewood held a dedication ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in the 18100 block of Harwood Avenue on May 11 to mark the display of 27 new banners honoring local people for their military service. John Beele, a Marine veteran and commander of the Wally Burns VFW Post, served as announcer.[Read More…]
H-F grad, Cowboys receiver Flournoy gives back with camp
There are different ways to make 10. That was Ryan Flournoy’s message to young football players at the Homewood-Flossmoor/Flournoy football camp May 23 at the school’s stadium. His journey to becoming a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys wasn’t direct. Flournoy was a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft.[Read More…]
The Weeks | May 24: Memorial Day ceremonies, Dixie viaduct project update, Flossmoor library repair issue, Homewood Pride flag question, D161 revisits Wold contract, Homewood geothermal system
Your government | Notices | Stuff to do | Plan ahead | Last week THE WEEK > Your government Tuesday, May 26 Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestreamed will[Read More…]
Flossmoor proclaims May as Jewish American Heritage Month
The Flossmoor Board of Trustees recognized May as Jewish American Heritage Month during its May 18 meeting, with Mayor Michelle Nelson issuing a proclamation honoring the contributions Jewish Americans have made to the nation and local communities. The proclamation stated that Jewish Americans have contributed to American culture, government, education,[Read More…]
Flossmoor Plan Commission voices support for proposed OBE Studios campus
Flossmoor Plan Commission members voiced support Thursday for the proposed OBE Studios film production campus while encouraging the development team to continue refining parts of the site design before formal Planned Unit Development approval later this year. The conceptual proposal for the project at 3638 and 3648 198th St. includes[Read More…]
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