The Flossmoor Police Department is a recipient of the 2025 Powering Safe Communities Grant Program through ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. The grant will finance five additional intersections flashing pedestrian beacons in the village. The program is in its 11th year, and $165,000 was awarded throughout 23 local municipalities. [Read More…]
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Remembering Washington Park: 2 years of concerts add to Washington Park’s aura
When Washington Park Racetrack opened in Homewood in 1926, it was a premiere venue for thoroughbred racing in the Midwest and a popular destination for the region’s sports and social scene.Horseracing was hot, and Washington Park was just one of 15 large racetracks (including Arlington Park) built in that decade.[Read More…]
The Weeks | Oct. 5: Walk of Hope, Irwin Park playground equipment, H-F Family Fall Fest, Frank Lloyd Wright home tour, James Madison portrayal, Homewood Fall Fest
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here. Use meeting ID 852 1089 4513, passcode 60422. Homewood-Flossmoor District 233 Board of Education Finance Committee will meet at 7:45[Read More…]
Walk Walton benefit for science center is Oct. 19
The Homewood Science Center invites you to enjoy the outdoors at the 2025 Walk Walton event Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Izaak Walton Preserve in Homewood. “Walk Walton has become one of our most beloved traditions at the Homewood Science Center,” said Edie Dobrez, HSC executive director. “It blends hands-on[Read More…]
GovState’s Jaguar 5K returns Oct. 26
Governors State University will offer area runners a chance to achieve a personal best or just enjoy the beautiful fall scenery on campus during the annual Jaguar 5K. This year, organizers have added a one-mile walk, age bracket awards and ceremony, and a free kids dash provided by Lupus Society of[Read More…]
Remembering Washington Park: The Southland’s jewel for horses and stars
Flossmoor resident Jerry Goldstein says he has loved horses and horseracing since he attended his first race with his father at the former Washington Park Racetrack in Homewood at the age of seven. The experience made such an impression on Goldstein that he became a lifelong fan of the sport[Read More…]
10.03.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Grandpa’s Garage Sale. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a community garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lions Club Pool, 1041 Ridge Road in Homewood. Shop dozens of community booths filled with hidden gems, unique treasures and great deals. Homewood Fire Department Open House. HFD will host its annual open[Read More…]
Column: Road diet complements village’s vision for downtown; local singer plans to record more originals with Wind Creek contest winnings
The Homewood Board of Trustees has been on board with the plan to convert 183rd Street east of Dixie Highway from four traffic lanes to two with one center turn lane and two bicycle lanes. The board endorsed that plan in 2007 when it adopted the Bike Plan and again,[Read More…]
Cook County launches $15 million Homeowner Relief Fund to address rising property taxes
Homeowners have until Friday, Oct. 10, to apply for the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, a $15 million program that will assist homeowners who have experienced a substantial increase in property taxes in recent years. Selected recipients will receive $1,000 in one-time assistance. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 10.[Read More…]
10.03.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Oct. 3 Keeping Dreams Alive Sneaker Ball. Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse will celebrate the organization’s 45th anniversary at its annual gala, an evening of dinner, dancing, silent auction, raffle and an awards ceremony honoring those who continue to bring awareness to domestic violence. The event will be from[Read More…]
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