Homewood-Flossmoor High School and Live Free 999 Foundation will host a mental health community event on Monday, May 5. Homewood and Flossmoor families are invited to attend the panel discussion from 7 to 8 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center Blackbox Theater, 999 Kedzie Ave. Guests should enter through Door 9. [Read More…]
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Dip n’ Double ice cream truck brings frozen treats around H-F
Note: This story was updated with additional content at 10:50 a.m. April 29. ‘Riding around the Southland you might see an ice cream truck that looks like no other. Flossmoor resident Pamela Jackson is the owner of Dip n’ Double, an ice cream truck serving gourmet ice cream with a[Read More…]
Phase 3 of Flossmoor flood relief project to start soon, open house set for May 8
Flossmoor will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, in Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., to provide information about the next stage of the multi-year, multi-phase Flossmoor Road Viaduct Drainage Improvements Project. (Note: The location information above is correct. The information in the[Read More…]
The Weeks | April 27: Park Pride, Pickleball bash, Serena Hills picnic, Flossmoor viaduct project open house
THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 28, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. 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[Read More…]
GovState celebrates Sandy the therapy dog’s retirement
Sandy the therapy dog, a well-loved staff member at Governors State University, had a retirement party on April 22. Though she didn’t say much, Sandy seemed to enjoy the party in the GovState library. She made her rounds, trying to give attention to everyone in attendance, and ensured she[Read More…]
Eclectic Artistry Boutique brings new style and community to Flossmoor
As you walk into the Eclectic Artistry Boutique you’re welcomed by bright colors and hit with the unique style Etrenda Jones brings to fashion. Racks of jewelry and clothing of different styles in the modern eclectic style fill the boutique along with the interior design captivating one’s attention. Jones of[Read More…]
04.27.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Kristin Arielle Oliver Memorial Blood Drive. Click here to make an appointment for this blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Sgt. Means Park Bradford Barn, 20712 Western Ave. in Olympia Fields. Women’s Adventure Day. From 1 to 5 p.m. women can climb the high ropes course at Irons Oaks, 20000[Read More…]
Joseph Francis is ready to take the lead at Infant Jesus of Prague School
Starting July 1, Flossmoor’s Catholic grade school, Infant Jesus of Prague School, will welcome Joseph Francis as its new principal. He pledges to be a leader who will be accessible to the school’s 150 students, its staff and the community. Francis, a native of Massachusetts, has been a teacher at[Read More…]
Homewood holds hearing on lead line replacement project
Homewood trustees and residents heard an update at the Tuesday, April 22, village board meeting on the water rate study being conducted by Burns and McDonnell Engineering. Rate increases are almost certainly going to be suggested as part of the study’s conclusions, and the lead line replacement project is the[Read More…]
04.26.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Youth Baseball and Softball Opening Day. Flossmoor Baseball and Softball will hold its opening day parade starting at 9:30 a.m. from the Parker Junior High Parking Lot to Flossmoor Park ball fields. Opening day festivities will start after teams arrive at the fields. Homewood Baseball and Softball has not posted a[Read More…]
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