Prepare for a sizzling summer event in Homewood hosted by The Cancer Support Center (CSC) on Saturday, July 27. The Summer Sizzler, Sunshine & Support event promises diverse activities, including games, entertainment from a DJ and a wide range of educational resources. The Cancer Support Center at 2028 Elm Road[Read More…]
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DeLuca urges state to shift migrant funding to property tax relief
Provided News As immigration officials report a drop in undocumented border crossings, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca is calling on the state to redirect funding intended for migrant issues to fund property tax relief payments for modest-income homeowners in the South Suburbs. “Residents are frustrated by skyrocketing property tax costs, and[Read More…]
Prepare to get weird at the Feast of the Goat Queen
Beer, baby goats, fae, and all manner of entertaining oddities! The Feast of the Goat Queen, organized by Rabid Brewing, might be the most unique gathering in the area. Celebrating Floralia, an ancient Roman festival, with costumes, new beers, live goats, live music, food vendors, exotic entertainment and an artisan[Read More…]
Attorney: Judge declines to stop Heather Hill detention basin construction
An effort by Flossmoor resident Crystal Cleggett and some of her neighbors to stop construction on a storm water detention basin near Heather Hill School suffered a setback during a Cook County Circuit Court hearing on Wednesday, July 17. According to her attorney, Douglas Cipriano, Circuit Court Judge Sophia Hall[Read More…]
Flossmoor seeks residents’ storm info for FEMA report
Flossmoor officials announced Friday, July 19, that they are working with the Cook County Emergency Management and Regional Security organization to compile a report on property damage from the EF-1 tornado that went through the village on Monday, July 15. The village is inviting residents to use an online form to[Read More…]
Visitors marvel at garden varieties on annual NCJW Garden Walk
Gardeners do have a “green thumb.” That was obvious at the 12th annual NCJW Southland Community Garden Walk on Sunday, July 14. Guests turned from one flower or hosta bed to another as their eyes feasted on the color and style at the seven gardens. Six of the seven were[Read More…]
Tennis, pickleball courts coming to Highlands Park
Highlands Park in Flossmoor will be getting a tennis court and two pickleball courts as the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District makes improvements to counter the removal of two courts at Heather Hill Park. The park district sold its property adjacent to Heather Hill School to the village of Flossmoor. The land[Read More…]
Application deadline is Aug. 12 for District 153 school board candidates
Homewood District 153 is accepting applications through Aug. 12 from persons interested in filling a vacancy on the school board. The person will service until May 2025. Member Deb Havighorst resigned from the board position after serving for 16 years. The seat will be one of three seats open in[Read More…]
7.19.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
LIONS CLUB POOL MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY — Pass holders are invited to a party from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at the pool, 1041 Ridge Road in Homewood. Concessions will be open all night. No guests for this event. BREW & VIEW — Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a showing of the movie “A[Read More…]
District 153 taxes went up, but they’re not the whole problem says Superintendent McAlister
Yes, part of your tax bill reflects increased funding to District 153 schools, but it’s not the primary reason bills skyrocketed, said Superintendent Scott McAlister. The major culprit was the Cook County triannual reassessment of south suburban properties. School District 153 serves about 1,900 students in Willow, Churchill and James[Read More…]
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