If you’re a Cook County homeowner who spends winters in Florida, Arizona or other climate warmer than Chicago you don’t have to worry about rushing back to town to pay your taxes by the traditional early March due date. My office lets “snowbirds” and anyone else prepay taxes due the[Read More…]
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H-F committee approves draft plan for traffic study
Homewood-Flossmoor High School officials trying to improve traffic flow on the Flossmoor campus are prepared to send the latest plans on for a full traffic study. DLA Architects representative Ryan Kelley presented the fifth iteration of a new traffic plan that would move buses away from the main entrance on[Read More…]
11.19.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
Fragments of Flossmoor Discussion x 2. Author and Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Secretary-Treasurer Kris Condon will be available to discuss her book, “Fragments of Flossmoor: A Series of Essays on the Interesting, Curious and Unique in Our Village,” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave.[Read More…]
Homewood resident Cage, Marist win 4A volleyball state title
Marist knew they could do it, even if few outsiders did. The RedHawks were supposed to lose during several legs of the Class 4A postseason bracket but never did. They defied the doubters, all the way up to and including a 2-1 win over Benet Academy Nov. 16 at CEFCU[Read More…]
Cat Habitat Inc. fundraiser on Saturday was a success
Many came out Saturday afternoon to support Cat Habitat Inc. and their ongoing mission to save cats. The fundraiser took place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Abundant Grace Church in Homewood. Attendees enjoyed a painting lesson by Chris Hnatusko-Janich, where they painted cardinals with a scenic winter background for[Read More…]
DeLuca proposes shift of migrant funding to property tax relief
With fewer migrants being sent to Illinois recently and shelter populations now declining, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, is calling on the state to redirect funding intended for migrant issues toward new direct property tax relief payments for modest-income, qualifying homeowners in the South Suburbs. “Homeowners are rightfully frustrated[Read More…]
The Weeks | Nov. 17: Community Thanksgiving, Nutcracker @ GSU, yard cards, special Homewood Stories (corrected)
Correction: The date of the “Fragments of Flossmoor” discussion at Flossmoor library is Tuesday. THE WEEK > Your government Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education Learning and Instruction Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here.[Read More…]
Chronicle partner: Ravisloe Country Club
In the past 10 years, Ravisloe Country Club has undergone a series of impressive transformations and advancements. Our golf operations have flourished, drawing in more customers and enhancing the overall experience with improved facilities and programs. Similarly, our banquet operations have expanded significantly, hosting over 50 weddings per year along[Read More…]
IDPH marks Antibiotic Awareness Week
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will observe U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week November 18-24. The annual event is intended to increase public knowledge about the importance of careful use of antibiotics in order to prevent antimicrobial resistance, where bacteria and other germs develop an immunity to the drugs that[Read More…]
Chronicle partner: Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery
The business of Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery has evolved over the past decade from starting out over 28 years ago as one of the first brewpubs in the Chicagoland area, and being selected as “The Best Small Brewpub in America” at the prestigious Great American Beer Festival held in[Read More…]
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