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The roster for the Homewood Historical Society (HHS) for 2026-27 was officially set at the organization’s recent annual meeting. Three officers are continuing in their offices—Bob Anderson, president; Koni Shaughnessy, secretary; and Mark Leschuck, treasurer. New to the leadership team is long-time director Megan Tipton who will serve as vice[Read More…]
The Flossmoor Village Board approved an ordinance Monday, June 1, authorizing a license agreement and memorandum of understanding with Meijer to allow the installation of a surveillance camera system on the retailer’s property at 3740 Vollmer Road. The camera installation is part of the village’s participation in an Illinois Attorney[Read More…]
Janelle Dunlap is an accomplished artist, a researcher, the founder of a nonprofit, a cultural archivist, a former community gardener and a mother of two. The Flossmoor resident’s job titles now include being one of the official beekeepers for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, which officially opens on June[Read More…]
Homewood Farmers Market. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Martin Square between Chestnut and Ridge roads in downtown Homewood. Barb & Dan’s Road Ride. A 25-mile fitness bike ride. Everyone stays together. Leaves GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 W. 183rd St., every Saturday (weather permitting) at 8[Read More…]
Homewood announced Friday, June 5, that the closure of Dixie Highway viaduct, originally scheduled for June 8, has been pushed back to Thursday, June 11, as the contractor’s crews continue to work on utility location in the area. On June 2 village officials released a detour map that shows two[Read More…]
At the May 18 honors program at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, new members were recognized for the National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society, French National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta math honors society. New members of the National Honor Society are: Manuella Ahouissoussi, Xavier Carter, Catherine Cece, Joshua[Read More…]
The Flossmoor Village Board recognized local runners, volunteers and student-athletes as it proclaimed June 3 as Global Running Day in the village. During the June 1 board meeting, Mayor Michelle Nelson said running has long been an important part of her life and helps bring people together through shared experiences[Read More…]
The Flossmoor Village Board unanimously approved a new noise ordinance June 1 aimed at giving police clearer authority to address excessive noise complaints throughout the village. The ordinance amends the village code and establishes standards for what constitutes unreasonable noise, including loud music, shouting, vehicle noise, animal disturbances and construction[Read More…]
Notices Flossmoor Public Library Closure. The library will be closed from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 5, for staff in-service. Dixie Highway Viaduct Project. The project to repair the viaduct drainage system and resurface Dixie Highway north of the viaduct will officially begin Monday, June 1. The 90-day closure of[Read More…]
The $6.8 million bill for rebuilding the icemaking system at the H-F Ice Arena got a little lighter thanks to the efforts of Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, who procured a $500,000 capital funds grant for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. “In the spirit of the park district and as a token[Read More…]
