Tom Dobrez and Brent Bachus, organizers of the Hidden Gem Half Marathon, came to the June 11 Heather Hill Civic Association meeting to speak with the residents of Heather Hill about preparations, what to expect, and volunteering. The race will be held on Sept. 6. One of the biggest changes[Read More…]
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06.19.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Juneteenth Parade and Block Party. You Matter 2 will present the annual Juneteenth parade on June 19. The parade will step off at 10 a.m. from Western Avenue School and will end at Parker Junior High. It will be followed by a block party in the Parker Junior High parking lot[Read More…]
Park District welcomes 2 new commissioners, discusses crisis plan
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board marked the first full session for newly appointed commissioners Erika Schafer and Byron Walker during its meeting on Tuesday, June 18. Walker won election April 1 to a six-year term, and Schafer was appointed to the board for a two-year term to fill a board[Read More…]
06.18.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The agenda will be here when it is available. Bingo. Games hosted by[Read More…]
06.17.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Road Viaduct Closure. On Tuesday, June 17, the Flossmoor Road viaduct will be closed to vehicular traffic in both directions from 9 a.m. until about noon due to tree work and painting in the viaduct tunnel. Motorists should follow detour signs. The viaduct will be open for pedestrians. For more[Read More…]
Flossmoor board to consider creating 1% local grocery tax as state tax set to expire
The statewide grocery tax will end Jan. 1. According to Illinois Policy, 209 municipalities have adopted their own grocery sales tax to compensate for the lost revenue from the state. Homewood adopted a local grocery tax on June 10 that will go into effect Jan. 1. Flossmoor could be next. At the[Read More…]
The Weeks | June 15: grocery tax, proposed restaurant, new sculptures, Pride Fest, Juneteenth
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, June 16, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting will be available here. Use meeting ID 852 1089 4513, passcode 60422. Highlights: Homewood-Flossmoor District 233 Board of Education will meet[Read More…]
Homewood Village Board accepts control of Harwood Avenue section, extends agreement with IDOT
The Homewood Village Board approved the agreement for the jurisdictional transfer of a portion of Harwood Avenue from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to the Village of Homewood at the June 10 meeting. Joshua Burman, Homewood’s director of public works, says the transfer applies from Pine Road to Ridge[Read More…]
Retirement: Carla Evans will remember the kids and their books
As Carla Evans prepares for her retirement from Flossmoor Hills School, she feels like her 25 years there have gone by in a blink of an eye. Evans, who lives in the Flossmoor Hills neighborhood, said she took the job because it would allow her to have free time with[Read More…]
06.15.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Drama Group: Sylvia. A talking dog could steal your heart in the Drama Group’s production of “Sylvia.” The play will be presented at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 15. The Drama Group has online ticketing at BookTix or tickets can be purchased through the box office at 708-755-3444. Tickets are $25 for adults, $23[Read More…]
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