Native Plant Pick-Up. Anyone who ordered plants online through the Irons Oaks Native Plant Sale can stop by 20000 Western Ave. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to pick up orders. Anyone who missed the online sale can browse a small selection of native plants available for purchase on-site during pick-up[Read More…]
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H-F High senior takes 2 top honors, freshman places fourth
Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior Charley Dieringer took two first place honors at the SkillsUSA Illinois competition, and freshman Noah Johnson took fourth place in its Facilithon competition. Their teacher, Bill Merchantz, accompanied them to the meet in April in Peoria. “They both did amazing,” he said. SkillsUSA Illinois focuses on[Read More…]
Flossmoor board agrees to extend state, federal lobbying contracts
The Flossmoor Village Board approved two consulting agreements aimed at securing state and federal funding for infrastructure and capital projects, continuing a strategy village officials say has delivered millions in outside investment. The board authorized a renewal of its agreement with Matthew O’Shea Consulting, which has assisted the village since[Read More…]
Flossmoor, District 161 formalize police-school reporting agreement
Flossmoor village officials have approved an intergovernmental agreement with Flossmoor School District 161 that formalizes how school administrators and police share information related to student safety, criminal activity and truancy, as permitted under state and federal law. The agreement establishes a reciprocal reporting system between the district and the Flossmoor[Read More…]
05.08.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, May 8Crafty Tots. From 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. youngsters can finger-paint, doodle, and put together their own works of art at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. All supplies provided. Register here. Senior Social Hour. Seniors are invited to visit the meeting room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 1[Read More…]
Local singers, artists raise money for immigrant rights
Spotlight Performance Academy and Homewood Creative Alliance gathered together their singers and artists on April 11 to raise their voices and $7,760 to protect immigrant rights. R.J. VanSwol, a member of Spotlight’s Bel Canto Choir, explained that the idea for the concert came to him while listening to Joan Baez[Read More…]
Mobility Matters: Villages work to improve pedestrian safety; legislation pending on speeders, e-bikes
Everybody who walks has probably had the experience of standing on the corner waiting for an opening in traffic to safely cross — and nobody stops. In many cases, drivers probably just don’t notice pedestrians (in some cases, they might not care) because they are focused on getting where they[Read More…]
NFL signee, H-F alum Pauling stops by alma mater
Will Pauling came home. Fresh off of signing with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent, the former Notre Dame wide receiver and 2021 Homewood-Flossmoor graduate decided to take in a Vikings baseball game on May 6. “Every time I come back home I make sure to stop[Read More…]
05.07.2026 | 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, ID 844 1118 8079, passcode 170845. Highlights: Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth to 2.5 years old and their[Read More…]
Metra hosting second ‘Routes to Safety’ conference to combat human trafficking
Metra is hosting its second “Routes to Safety” conference this June dedicated to strengthening collaboration among transportation professionals, law enforcement, and social services in the fight against human trafficking. The free in-person and virtual conference will be held June 10 at the Chicago-Kent College of Law/Illinois Institute of Technology, 565[Read More…]
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