Franciscan Health is partnering with multiple healthcare organizations from around the Great Lakes for a three-day regional trauma care conference. The Great Lakes Regional Trauma Conference is scheduled to take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, to Friday, Aug. 22 at the Stardust Event Center, 777[Read More…]
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Brown comes home to H-F boys basketball
The chance to come back was too much for Brandin Brown to pass up. Homewood-Flossmoor’s new boys basketball coach graduated from the school in 2007. He spent the last three years as an assistant under Robert Brost at Bolingbrook. He and Brost discussed the idea of Brown someday taking over[Read More…]
Flossmoor downtown streetscape rejuvenation begins
Most of downtown Flossmoor’s trees were removed in recent weeks, causing some alarm from visitors who weren’t aware of the details in the village’s streetscape project. The lack of shade is temporary. The streetscape plan includes new trees in a new configuration, so downtown Flossmoor will begin to green up again[Read More…]
Homewood moves forward with property sale to Barefoot Land Co.
The Homewood Village Board has agreed to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement to sell the property at 17701 Bretz Drive to Barefoot Land Co. of Cape Coral, Florida, at the June 24 meeting. After publishing three bid solicitations in May in the Chicago Tribune, the village revealed the proposal[Read More…]
Flossmoor board supports economic incentive, liquor license for Flossmoor Social
The Flossmoor board of trustees expressed support for an economic incentive and liquor license for Flossmoor Social, a new restaurant coming to the village, at the June 16 board meeting. The owners of 7th Floor Hospitality Group, Louis Morgan and Cory Singleton, presented the requests and concept plans for the[Read More…]
Flossmoor seeks village clerk applicants after LoGalbo resigns
Flossmoor is accepting applications from residents who would like to be considered for the position of village clerk following the June 16 resignation of Gina LoGalbo from the position. LoGalbo is an attorney and Marine veteran. She was appointed village clerk in May 2021 by Mayor Michelle Nelson following the[Read More…]
06.26.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Offices Closed. Flossmoor Village Hall offices and the Public Works building will be closed to the public today and tomorrow for staff training. The Police and Fire Departments will remain open for emergency and safety services. Residents will be able to purchase daily parking passes at the Police Department using[Read More…]
Flossmoor Board approves 1% grocery tax to start Jan. 1
The Flossmoor Village Board on June 16 approved a 1% local grocery tax effective Jan. 1, 2026. This local tax is a response to the repeal of the state’s 1% statewide grocery tax effective Jan. 1. State law HB3144, which eliminates the state grocery tax gave local governments the choice[Read More…]
Miller, Brown, several others lining up to run for Kelly’s seat
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) announced on May 6 that she will run for the U.S. Senate seat left open by Dick Durbin’s retirement, and soon after, competitors for her 2nd District seat in the House of Representatives began attracting interest from area politicians. Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, 6th District,[Read More…]
06.25.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Coffee with the Commissioner. Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, 6th District, will be at Krispy Kreme at 17815 S Halsted St. in Homewood from 8 to 9:30 a.m. today. It’s a chance for residents to talk with Miller about local concerns and county initiatives. Animal Encounters: Mammals and More. Irons Oaks Environmental[Read More…]
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