In conjunction with the Village of Flossmoor’s Centennial, Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Inc. (FVM) is seeking 100 donations of $19.48 to celebrate Women Veterans Recognition Day. Women Veterans Recognition Day, celebrated yearly on June 12, commemorates the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act on June 12, 1948. The Act[Read More…]
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Retirees 2024: District 153 fostered leadership roles for Mary Kay Gardiner
Retiring Churchill School Assistant Principal Mary Kay Gardiner said she was propelled into leadership roles because of the support and encouragement she received in Homewood District 153 the past 31 years. “From day one as a young classroom teacher to now being at the end of my career, there is[Read More…]
6.8.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
HABITAT TREES — Green Thumb Saturdays speaker from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Homewood village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, will be arborist Karl Persons, who will be discussing the importance of habitat trees for ecosystem and wildlife. FELINE FIESTA — The South Suburban Humane Society staff will introduce cats and talk about their behaviors and[Read More…]
Flossmoor resident reports shot fired in attempted carjacking
A Flossmoor resident told police Friday, June 7, that someone apparently trying to steal their car fired a handgun at their car. The resident was not injured, but the bullet damaged two of the vehicle’s windows, according to Flossmoor police. The incident occurred about 3:17 p.m. as the resident traveled[Read More…]
Column: Here’s why your tax bill tells you about government debt and pensions
I do not determine your property taxes. My job as county treasurer is to bill, collect and distribute that money to pay for local government services. Local governments typically rely on property taxes to fund payrolls and other day-to-day expenses. However, taxing bodies typically borrow money to pay for major[Read More…]
Five storytellers on the program for June 18 Homewood Stories
If you love stories, you may enjoy the five presenters for the June 18 Homewood Stories program at The Community House, 847 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor. Sharing their stories are: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Guests can bring their own food and drink. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets[Read More…]
Tour of Underground Railroad sites is June 29
Reservations are being accepted for a 10:30 a.m. June 29 hike on the Freedom Trail presented by the Little Calumet River Underground Railroad Project. The two-hour walk with history lessons focuses on the work of abolitionists who helped escaped slaves make their way through the area prior to the Civil[Read More…]
6.7.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
FLOSSMOOR LIBRARY EARLY CLOSE — The Flossmoor Public Library will close at noon Friday for a staff in-service. H-F PRIDE FEST — A community celebration of LGBTQ+ pride from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday in Irwin Park, 1843 Ridge Road. The event is sponsored by Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, the Village of Flossmoor [Read More…]
Letter: Illinois must protect victims of domestic violence
June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month and every day, more than 300 people are directly impacted by gun violence in the United States. Domestic violence and gun violence are deeply interconnected, impacting millions of women, families, and communities across the U.S. Two-thirds of women killed by an intimate partner[Read More…]
H-F students win medals in SkillsUSA competition; one advances to nationals
Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s Charley Dieringer will be going to Atlanta June 24-28 representing Illinois in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. He was one of four H-F students who competed in the Illinois section of the conference April 25, 26 and 27 in Peoria. Dieringer, a sophomore, advanced to[Read More…]
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