Spotlight Performance Academy Car Wash. Academy volunteers will wash cars from 1 to 4 p.m. at James Hart School, 18220 Morgan St. in Homewood for a minimum $5 donation. Family Day. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host an event from 2 to 4:30 p.m. to celebrate Family Day. Stop by[Read More…]
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Obituary: Beryll ‘BJ’ Yates-Heiferman
Beryll “BJ” Yates-Heiferman, a lifelong animal rescue advocate known for her warmth, humor, and deep devotion to both people and pets, died on Aug. 1, 2025, at her home in Homewood. Throughout her life, BJ had a special gift for pairing people with the pets who belonged in their lives.[Read More…]
Drama Group presents the inspiring musical ‘Matilda’
“Matilda,” a musical about a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers, will be presented over two weekends by the Drama Group. This musical wraps up the Drama Group’s 94th season. The production is directed by Tyler McMahon and is based on the book by Roald Dahl in[Read More…]
08.02.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
You Matter 2 Back to School Bash. A day full of fun, resources and celebration will get students ready for the new school year. The free event from 1 to 3 p.m. will be at FCC Community House, 847 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor. There will be free backpacks and school supplies[Read More…]
Flossmoor officials work through parking challenges as streetscape project makes progress
Parking spots were off limits on the west side of Sterling Avenue in downtown Flossmoor on Thursday, July 31, as construction crews excavated new curb contours at Central Park Drive and the intersection of Sterling and Flossmoor Road. The village also recently unveiled an interactive online map that enables residents to get[Read More…]
Column: Treasurer’s office protects billions for taxpayers
Two times a year, my office mails nearly 1.8 million property tax bills and collects over $18 billion. That’s not a typo — $18 billion. As Cook County Treasurer, I oversee the second-largest property tax collection and distribution system in the United States. Only Los Angeles County is bigger. But[Read More…]
08.01.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Aug. 1 Teen Night at Lions Club Pool. Teens entering 6th through 8th grade are invited to swim from 8 to 10 p.m. at Lions Club Pool, 1041 Ridge Road in Homewood. A DJ will provide music. Concessions will be open. Fee is $7. Teens must provide emergency contact information.[Read More…]
Hooper steps into Southland Chamber’s executive director role
Jennel Hooper is just six months at her job as executive director of the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce, but she’s already setting the course for new endeavors and outreach. Hooper’s goal for 2026 is to connect communities with the 370 businesses that are currently members, grow the membership and[Read More…]
Air quality poor because of wildfire smoke
State environmental and health officials announced that air quality Friday, Aug. 1, is expected to be poor in the area because of smoke from Canadian wild fires. The air is expected to be in the orange range, which means “members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. Sensitive groups include[Read More…]
07.31.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Sculpture Tour. The tour will be a chance to learn about art in Leavitt Park, including the new installation, “Ten Thousand Ripples/Emerging Buddhas.” The tour will start at 6 p.m. at Richard Hunt’s “Uplifted” at the corner of Leavitt Avenue and Park Drive. (The tour originally was scheduled for July 30[Read More…]
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