The District 153 school board is inviting the public to a meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, to share their ideas and thoughts on what attributes the next district superintendent should possess. The board is working with School Exec Connect search firm. Superintendent Scott McAlister is in his last[Read More…]
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Proactive Community Services receives $100K grant form Nicor
“Our real aim is to address the wealth gap,” said Eula Burge, CEO of Proactive Community Services in Flossmoor. “We want to connect people to jobs that have benefits and things that are sustaining across generations.” That goal just got a major boost. PCS is one of five Northern Illinois[Read More…]
Ellis healthy and ready for H-F football: Senior to be an offensive weapon for the new-look Vikings
A major sports injury can sometimes be a bigger hurdle mentally than physically. Myles Ellis made sure that wasn’t the case for him. The Homewood-Flossmoor senior receiver broke his ankle in the final game of his junior season. The setback forced the three-sport athlete to miss all of the last[Read More…]
08.14.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here. Meeting ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812. Highlight: Matilda the Musical. The show time is 7:30 p.m. at the Drama Group theater at 330[Read More…]
Flossmoor board approves grant funded buyout of flood prone property on Western Avenue
The Flossmoor Village Board approved an agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District to take ownership and convert the flood risk property at 1648 Western Ave. to open land. The board also authorized Mayor Michelle Nelson to sign an agreement with FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program for a grant[Read More…]
New south suburban giving circle aims to strengthen local nonprofits
Carrie Bonanotte wants to make a difference for nonprofit organizations in the south suburbs, and she wants over 100 other women to do it alongside her. On Oct. 3, more than 100 women will gather at the Flossmoor Community House at 7 p.m. for the first 100+ Women Who Care[Read More…]
08.13.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Matilda. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will show “Matilda” from 6 to 8 p.m. as part of its Summer Movie Night series. Feel free to bring a snack.
Obituary: George E. Mitchell
George E. Mitchell, age 88, U.S. Army veteran, beloved husband of 67 years of Mary Kay Mitchell: loving father of George, Mary (Duane) Nichols, Gregory, Michael and Charles Mitchell; dear grandfather of Maggie (Tom), Michaela (Dan), Michael (Selena), Jeremy, Samantha, Nicole, Nicholas, Daniel (Isabela), Canyon and Brooks; cherished great grandfather[Read More…]
Homewood police investigate 2 shots-fired incidents on West Side
Homewood police are investigating two shots-fired incidents, one late Monday, Aug. 11, and one early Tuesday, Aug. 12. The first incident was reported at 11:16 p.m. Monday. Officers responded to the 2500 block of Spruce Road and found several spent shell casings nearby. The shooter apparently had left the scene.[Read More…]
08.12.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here. Meeting ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. Highlights: Cook County 5th District Town Hall. Cook County 5th District Commissioner Kisha McCaskill will host a town[Read More…]
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