Five ensembles will give summer programs at Olympia Fields Country Club for the Cocktails and Concerts Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Summer 2026 concert series in June, July and August. Each show begins with pre-concert beverage and appetizers starting at 6 p.m. followed by the performances at 6:30 p.m. The series opens[Read More…]
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Flossmoor board advances effort to create TIF district to support OBE Studios development
The Flossmoor Village Board voted unanimously June 1 to approve an inducement resolution as the first step toward creating a new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district that could help support the proposed OBE Studios film production campus near Vollmer Road and 198th Street. The resolution does not establish a TIF[Read More…]
Spring roundup: H-F boys track finishes fourth at state
Homewood-Flossmoor boys track had high hopes for the season. The Vikings opened the season ranked No. 1 in the state and held that ranking for much of the spring. H-F was SouthWest Suburban Conference and sectional champions, dominating both meets. At state, the Vikings finished fourth, as a team, with[Read More…]
06.04.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Appearance Commission will meet at 6 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here, meeting ID 844 1118 8079, passcode 170845. Highlight: Dixie Highway Viaduct Project. The project to repair the viaduct drainage system and resurface Dixie Highway north of the viaduct will[Read More…]
Hundreds attend Old Fashion Donuts & Café grand opening celebration
Hundreds of community members lined up in front of Old Fashion Donuts & Café and Hibbing’s Hot Dogs to receive free donuts and hot dogs for the grand opening celebration of both restaurants on Monday, June 1. Burritt L. Bullock, known as “Mr. B.,” the owner of the original Old[Read More…]
H-F earns designation as IB career-related program school
After a year of study, preparation, teacher training and site visits, Homewood-Flossmoor High School has been recognized as an International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) school by the International Baccalaureate Organization. This will enable H-F students to be credentialed in specialty programs. Superintendent Jennifer Norrell shared the news with the District[Read More…]
Flossmoor celebrates Pride Month, honors scholarship recipients
The Flossmoor Village Board reaffirmed its support for LGBTQ+ residents by proclaiming June 2026 as Pride Month. Also at the board’s June 1 meeting, two Homewood-Flossmoor High School students were recognized for their leadership and service to the community. Mayor Michelle Nelson read the proclamation highlighting Flossmoor’s commitment to diversity[Read More…]
06.03.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
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 the viaduct to traffic will begin June 8, according to village officials. The main detour route will follow 175th Street, Governor’s[Read More…]
H-F recognizes top academic scholars
Merit scholars and Illinois State Scholars were among the hundreds of students recognized for their outstanding academic achievements during the Homewood-Flossmoor High School honors program May 18. The 2025 National Merit Program recognized Julian Grisius and Alexander Wettstein as National Merit finalists. They were in line for college scholarships. Douwe[Read More…]
Flossmoor honors Dick Condon ahead of 95th birthday
The Village of Flossmoor at its June 1 meeting honored longtime resident, historian and veteran Richard “Dick” Condon proclaiming June 3 as “Richard W. Condon Day” in recognition of his 95th birthday and decades of service to the community. According to the proclamation, Condon’s ties to Flossmoor date back to[Read More…]
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