Note: This story is the second of a three-part series. It was updated at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, to clarify several quotes. The first part of the series can be found here. You’re reading this, and not even thinking about how your brain is decoding each word, or how[Read More…]
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IEPA announces air pollution alert for June 5
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Pollution Action Day for the Chicago Metropolitan area for Thursday, June 5, because of elevated particle pollution caused by wildfire smoke in the region. Regional air quality is expected to reach the orange level or “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.” This is[Read More…]
Rabid Brewery owners, patrons say they feel betrayed by Homewood board bid decision
Note: This is part two of a two-part series. Part one is available here. Rabid Brewery owners Raiye Rosado and Tobias Cichon had developed plans to expand their business by purchasing a village-owned shopping strip on West 183rd Street, but their hopes were dashed Tuesday, May 27, when the Homewood[Read More…]
Wear Orange: Kelly, Williams lead gun violence prevention event at PSC on May 31
Prairie State College Board of Education Chair Camiella Williams said the loss of a family member to gun violence was what prompted her to run for the board eight years ago. On Saturday, May 31, she presided over a gathering at the college of political leaders and families who advocated[Read More…]
New approaches for reading win H-F national honor
Note: This story is the first part of a three-part series. A new approach for helping Homewood-Flossmoor High School students improve their reading and comprehension has won the Reading Department an Exemplary Reading Program Award from the International Literacy Association. The honor recognizes outstanding reading and language arts programs across[Read More…]
Crowd of teens create noise, disrupt traffic but no serious incidents reported
More than 300 teenagers gathered in the Flossmoor Hills neighborhood late Saturday, May 31, blocking streets and disturbing neighbors, according to Flossmoor police. Police said several streets were temporarily affected, including Oak Court, Central Park Avenue, Elm Street, Cherry Hill Drive and Elm Court. There were no fights, no injuries[Read More…]
06.03.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor Board of Trustees normally meets on Mondays but will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, this week because of a scheduling conflict. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream will be available here. Use meeting ID 852 1089 4513, passcode 60422. Highlights: Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will meet at[Read More…]
Page 4: The season of pride: Pope pride, gay pride, Black pride
Whatever challenges, problems and woes south suburbanites were wrestling with prior to May 8, we all had reason to be distracted from them temporarily by the momentous news that the newest pope had Southland roots. Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Cardinal Robert Prevost, lived in Dolton as a child.[Read More…]
Flossmoor Police enforce seat belt protocol
The Flossmoor Police Department issued 135 citations during the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period. “Through the Memorial Day enforcement campaign, we helped make Illinois roads safer and spread the word that seat belts save lives,” said Flossmoor Police Chief Carl Estelle. During the enforcement period, which coincided[Read More…]
Pride Fest 2025 is June 20 at Irwin Park in Homewood
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District joins with the Villages of Homewood and Flossmoor to host Pride Fest starting at 5 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. This third annual event marks June as Pride Month and celebrates the spirit of diversity and inclusion. Guests can[Read More…]
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