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New residents Ashley and Connor Shannon attend Flossmoor's annual New Resident Reception on April 24. (Nuha Abdessalam/H-F Chronicle)

Flossmoor rolls out the welcome mat at resident reception

“It’s quiet but really pretty, and everyone says good morning,” Ashley Shannon said, describing the south suburban neighborhood she and her husband moved to in February. On Thursday night, April 24, Ashley and Connor Shannon were among dozens of attendees at Flossmoor’s New Resident Reception — an annual event designed[Read More…]

Flossmoor resident Qadree Holmes, founder and executive producer of Quriosity Productions, helped village officials craft an ordinance governing the operating of film crews in the village. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)

Flossmoor Board sets ordinance to regulate public filming

At its April 21 meeting, the Flossmoor village board approved an ordinance with regulations for film-making projects within the village, an effort to help filmmakers work in the village while reducing concerns among residents. Assistant Village Manager Jonathan Bogue told the board that the village has been contacted by parties[Read More…]

04.30.2025 | What You Need To Know Today

Wacky Snack Attack. Ever wonder what teens from other countries snack on after school? Join in from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, for a trip around the world through snacks. For grades 7 thru 12. Register here. Serena Hills Picnic & Fun Fair. From 5 to 7[Read More…]

H-F students hosting film festival May 9

Students in the film program at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will present their work in the first H-F Film Festival set for 6 p.m. Friday, May 9, in the cafeteria in the South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. The event is free. Film teacher Matthew McLindon said his students are[Read More…]

2 injured in shooting, 3-vehicle crash in Homewood

Two people were transported to an area hospital with minor injuries Tuesday evening after they were involved in a three-vehicle crash following a drive-by shooting at 175th Street and Dixie Highway. Homewood police officers responded to a report of shots fired shortly after 6 p.m. Police said the preliminary investigation[Read More…]

(Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)

Parade opens baseball season in Homewood

The tradition continued Saturday, April 26, when hundreds of kids and adults walked along Ridge Road for the annual Homewood Baseball & Softball League parade. Cloudy skies turned sunny as the parade stepped off from Irwin Park around 11 a.m. Players ages 3 through 18 are part of the league[Read More…]

04.29.2025 | What You Need To Know Today

Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education Learning and Instruction Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, in Normandy Villa Administrative Office, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. Self-Care Spa Day. Come to Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 6 to 7 p.m. to make[Read More…]

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