The Village of Homewood’s water and sewer fund is projected to shift from a deficit in 2026 to a surplus in 2027 under the proposed budget presented at the March 24 meeting. According to Amy Zukowski, Homewood director of finance, the fund is expected to post a $232,227 surplus in[Read More…]
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Behind the Scenes: Before it’s a musical, it’s a production
Let’s put on a musical! Sounds simple. You’ve got the songs and the talent to sing them. But who’s going to create the scenery, design the lighting, order the props, arrange the dance numbers, get an orchestra together, make the costumes? The list goes on and on. The Homewood-Flossmoor High[Read More…]
04.07.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood-Flossmoor High School Board of Education Finance Committee will meet at 7:45 a.m. in the Viking Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda is available here. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. in the Goldberg Administration Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. Rising Readers. Homewood Public[Read More…]
Homewood general fund budget shows surplus, increased spending in 2027
Homewood staff presented a review at the March 24 village board meeting of the proposed fiscal year for May 1 to April 30, 2027, budget. The general fund budget reflects stable finances, rising personnel costs and a projected surplus, according to Finance Director Amy Zukowski. The general fund, which supports[Read More…]
Flossmoor Gentlemen’s Caucus aims to help men engage in service
The Flossmoor Gentlemen’s Caucus was created in 2025 to fill two needs the founders identified in the community — an effective means to give people a voice in local affairs and a way to get more men involved in community service and leadership. Co-founder Qadree Holmes said the idea for[Read More…]
D161 board hires firm to manage superintendent search
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education approved a memorandum of understanding Thursday, April 2, with BWP and Associates, the consulting firm that will conduct the search for a new superintendent. Current Superintendent Dana Smith announced Feb. 10 that he would be leaving the district after serving for nine[Read More…]
Dozens pay tribute to Parker student who died in an accident
Despite the wet weather Saturday, about four dozen students, along with family and community members, came out to the Parker Junior High parking lot to remember Kyran Smith, an eighth grader at Parker who was killed in a car accident on Sunday, March 22. Ashley Raske, president of the Parker[Read More…]
The Weeks | April 5: Piles of water; Songs of Resistance; Live Free Foundation project; Flossmoor banquet center; rethinking lawns; young entrepreneurs; theaters present play, film fest, musicals, ballet
THE WEEK > Your government Monday, April 6 Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream will be available here, ID 852 1089 4513, passcode 60422. Highlights: Tuesday, April 7 Homewood-Flossmoor High School Board of Education Finance Committee will[Read More…]
Youth baseball leagues start in April with opening day festivities
In the past, Homewood and Flossmoor youth baseball and softball programs held opening day festivities on the same day. This year, there will be a week between the season starts. Flossmoor Baseball and Softball will hold its opening day parade on Saturday, April 18. Parade lineup will begin at 8:45[Read More…]
Nicor Gas reminds customers to call 811 during safe digging month
With warmer temperatures finally here, many Illinois residents are ready to begin spring home improvement projects. Nicor Gas reminds customers and communities to follow safe digging guidelines and always Dig with C.A.R.E. Call before you dig. Contact 811 or visit illinois1call.com at least two business days before digging, excluding the[Read More…]
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