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Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson led Willette LeGrant, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Illinois district director, on a walking tour of small businesses in downtown Flossmoor on Wednesday, May 7. Afterwards, LeGrant and Nelson hosted a roundtable discussion at D’s Cookie Dough Company in Flossmoor, informing small business owners about resources[Read More…]
They planned it, they led it, and they showed up for each other. At Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s first public mental health panel, students took the stage to talk about what they’re carrying — and what they need from the adults around them. Held May 5 in collaboration with the Live[Read More…]
Joe “Alan” Long, 83, of Traverse City, died Friday, April 18, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1942 in Logansport, Indiana the son of Joe Dweese and Ruby Pauline (Searer) Long. He graduated from Purdue University with a Doctorate Degree in Psychology. Alan was a Psychologist in Private Practice[Read More…]
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here. Meeting ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183. Highlights: Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will hold special meetings at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, and[Read More…]
Willow School students John Donovan, Moriah Nelson, RaAsim Rhymes are taking their gold medal wins from regional Special Olympics competition and moving up to state games June 20, 21 and 22. John won a gold in the tennis ball throw, and Moriah and RaAsim won gold in the 50-meter run. [Read More…]
Four volunteers from the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program’s Matteson office, two James Hart School students and Homewood Public Library Director Colleen Waltman removed weeds and added new flowers and prairie grass to Homewood Public Library’s landscape on the afternoon of Thursday, May 8. The Master Gardeners have maintained[Read More…]
The District 153 school community welcomed new board member Becky Popelka on Monday, May 5, as it said good-bye to Shelly Marks, its longest-serving member. With the April 1 election results certified, Marks conducted a reorganization meeting for the board. She led incumbents Broderick Booth and Christine Scully and new[Read More…]
On May 3, the Village of Homewood held its third annual Migratory Bird Day at the Izaak Walton Preserve. Attendees started the event at 8 a.m. with a bird tour led by Thorn Creek Audubon members, where they walked around the preserve spotting different kinds of birds. There were many[Read More…]
Thanks to a group of dedicated leaders and volunteers, the South Suburban Humane Society’s former adoption center at 2207 W. 183rd Street in Homewood re-opened its doors with new owners, a new name (Fido’s Landing) and a new mission (finding foster homes for homeless dogs to prepare them for adoption).[Read More…]
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Public Art Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 12, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will[Read More…]
