BEL CANTO CHOIR SPRING CONCERT — The community choir spring concert will feature four ensembles of the Bel Canto Choir program. The concert at 3 p.m. today at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor, sponsored by Orthodontic Associates of Flossmoor and New Lenox, will include folk songs, childhood favorites,[Read More…]
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New Flossmoor residents trade city life for suburbs
Newcomers to Flossmoor who told their stories at the village’s annual reception for new residents April 13 at Flossmoor Public Library had one thing in common: Most traded urban living for Flossmoor’s suburban charm. Chandra Harris-McCray, vice chancellor for strategic marketing and communication for the University of Illinois-Chicago, moved from[Read More…]
4.27.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
CICADA STEM SATURDAY — Homewood Science Center conservation ecology intern Eleanor Dickover will present information on cicadas and lead cicada-themed crafts for families to explore from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the science center, 18022 Dixie Highway. VOLUNTEER: COYOTE RUN PLANTING — Volunteers are needed to help with native plant restoration at[Read More…]
D161 board amends budget and discusses new Parker lunch program
At a hearing on April 22, the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education approved amendments to the 2023-24 budget that include substantial financial updates. While there were no objections to the budget amendment from the audience, at the beginning of the meeting several parents expressed concerns and voiced dissatisfaction[Read More…]
Village budgets could be hurt by grocery tax drop
The Homewood and Flossmoor village boards recently passed balanced 2024-26 budgets, but elimination of the grocery tax would send administrators back to the drawing board. Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed eliminating the 1% tax on grocery sales as part of his proposed state budget. The measure is now before the Illinois[Read More…]
4.26.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
NELLIE MCKAY — Trail Mix Concerts will host The Molly Rose Trio opening for Nellie McKay in Cooper’s Hall at Thornton Distilling Company, 400 E. Margaret St. Doors open at 6 p.m. tonight. Concert at 7 p.m. BOURBON NIGHTS — Wiley’s Grill, 800 Kedzie Ave., will host a bourbon history and sipping event[Read More…]
Special performance at Willow School
Churchill School choir members raised their voices in song for two programs at Willow School the morning of Thursday, April 25. Since December the fourth and fifth graders had been rehearsing this program, which was part of their spring concert. They sang four songs in the large gym as Willow[Read More…]
Police respond to disturbance Thursday in Homewood
Three people were taken into custody Thursday afternoon after Homewood police responded to a report of a disturbance in the 3100 block of 183rd Street. Police said they found a group of people fighting and called police from area communities to assist. Homewood police urge anyone who may have information[Read More…]
4.25.2024 | What You Need To Know Today
HOMEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING — The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Find the agenda here. WOMEN’S POKER NIGHT — Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery, 1035 Sterling Ave., will host Texas Hold ‘Em poker from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Beginners and seasoned players welcome[Read More…]
PSC commits to finding new graduation venue for 2025
After several days of pressure and media coverage of its controversial choice of venue for graduation, Prairie State College has promised to find a new location for 2025. The LBGTQ+ community and several other groups had objected to the school’s decision to hold its May 18 graduation ceremony at Victory[Read More…]
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