Flossmoor School District 161 and the Village of Flossmoor have agreed on an arrangement to share a full-time communications manager. The employee, who should be hired in the next several weeks, will technically be employed by the village but will split his or her time equally to support the two[Read More…]
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Chick-fil-A/Panera development plan on Homewood trustees’ agenda
The developer of the project that will add two restaurants at the intersection of Halsted and 175th streets in Homewood is asking village trustees to approve an amendment to the planned unit development at the site. The amendment is on the meeting agenda for Tuesday, March 13. It is required[Read More…]
South Suburbs fighting Cook County on proposed change to financial incentive
South suburban officials are raising their voices against a proposed change by Cook County to the Class 8 and other tax exemption that would force contractors to pay a prevailing wage on business work sites. They say this proposed change in construction contracts could sideline all new development in the[Read More…]
H-F senior awaits word on U.S. Air Force Academy appointment
Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior Jonathan Luong has been nominated to the United States Air Force Academy by U.S Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.).
Constitutional Convention delegates gave home rule power to local officials
“You’re officially open,” Mayor Richard Hofeld declared after snipping the blue ribbon on Friday to mark the reopening of Homewood’s Dairy Queen after it had been closed for six weeks. And with that, staff member Natalie Hamilton brought out a giant sundae covered in chocolate syrup and strawberries and owner[Read More…]
Man found dead after Flossmoor fire was dentist’s widower
The person found dead at the scene of a Flossmoor fire has been identified as Krzysztof A. Kasinski, 78. Kasinski was the owner of the home at 2010 Collett Lane that was gutted by fire on Feb. 28. Cook County Medical Examiner spokeswoman Becky Schlikerman confirmed Kasinski’s identity after[Read More…]
Opponents host forum to make case against home rule
The Vote No Home Rule Committee, a group of residents campaigning in opposition to granting home rule authority to the village, held a forum Sunday, March 4, to present the case against the proposal.
Advocacy work for seniors, disabled wins Rep. Kelly special honors
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., received the 2018 Impact Award from the Center for Disability and Elder Law for her advocacy on behalf of the legal rights of low-income seniors and people with disabilities in the Chicago region. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. “It’s an honor to be recognized[Read More…]
Foundation 153 Fun Fair to raise money for classroom technology
The annual Foundation 153 spring event has changed. The old Spring Gala fundraiser has become the Fun Fair, a new approach but for the same cause. The event for adults will take place at Idlewild Country Club, 19201 Dixie Highway, from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 10. Tickets[Read More…]
H-F wrestler takes silver medal in state tourney
Jeff Griffin lost only one bout in the recent IHSA state wrestling tournament – and a wager with himself. “Since sophomore year, I knew that I wanted to be in the state finals. I told myself that if I didn’t win the state championship, I would wrestle in college,” Griffin joked.[Read More…]
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