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It was Homewood-Flossmoor day at White Sox stadium on Sunday, July 30. Community members filled the stands after purchasing tickets from the village of Homewood at reduced prices. Before the Chicago White Sox took on the Cleveland Guardians, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson and Homewood Village Trustee Jay Heiferman were introduced[Read More…]
Correction: An earlier version of this story included incorrect information about Flossmoor’s back to school event. The information below is correct. Homewood District 153 and Flossmoor District 161 and the villages of Homewood and Flossmoor are organizing special events to mark the start of the 2023-24 school year. Before students[Read More…]
The Village of Flossmoor hosted its annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 1, bringing together residents and village officials for an evening of community engagement and fun. Officer David Levy, one of the event organizers, underlined the value of National Night Out, characterizing it as a unique opportunity[Read More…]
Homewood is asking local business owners to help the village shape a new business support program by completing a brief survey. The survey will close on Tuesday, Aug. 15. The input from the local business community will help village officials determine how to prioritize the allocation of $90,000 from the village’s[Read More…]
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday, July 31, signed five bills expanding protections for veterans, active-duty soldiers and military dependents.
Loss: Juanita Mitchell Flossmoor matriarch Juanita Mitchell died Friday, Aug. 4, at age 111, according to ABC7 News. She was known for her sense of style. She witnessed history, from Louisiana floods to troops mustering for service in World War I to the Red Summer Chicago race riots in 1919. For[Read More…]
The third Porch Fest would have featured seven performances at four homes on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 5, but the weather got in the way. The morning started out drippy, with intermittent light showers, but by late morning, steadier rain had set in and settled down to make a day of[Read More…]
On Friday, Aug. 4, Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 3768, expanding racial classification categories when reporting statistical data within state agencies. The legislation amends the Uniform Racial Classification Act to create a “Middle Eastern or North African” (MENA) category. The amendment will require agencies to include the MENA category[Read More…]
SPOTLIGHT ACADEMY GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER — Spotlight Performance Academy is holding a fundraiser garage sale today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1459 Olive Road in Homewood. All proceeds will go to the academy’s scholarship fund for families who need help with tuition. PORCH FEST RETURNS — After a one-year hiatus, Porch Fest,[Read More…]
Two congregations have come together to organize a new church they’ve named Abundant Grace Church of Christ in Homewood. The former St. Paul Community Church at 18200 Dixie Highway, will be getting a new sign out front announcing this new name. he members of St. Paul Community Church in Homewood[Read More…]
