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THE WEEK > Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, May 22, in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The board’s finance committee will meet at 5 p.m. in the same location. Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 22,[Read More…]
With the first phase of the Flossmoor Road Viaduct Improvements Project complete, the village is seeking to move forward with its flood mitigation plans. The Phase 1 stormwater design system incorporating permeable pavers and the water storage for the Berry Lane Drain Improvements project was put to the test on[Read More…]
After working 15 years in Flossmoor School District 161, Carol Humm has been appointed the new principal of Heather Hill Elementary School. Humm worked as the district’s curriculum coordinator for the past four years. Outgoing principal Ashley Holland, who was hired for the role in 2018, resigned to take a[Read More…]
A group of mothers in Homewood and Flossmoor formed the Mom Walk Collective to forge connections and create a sense of community. The collective, driven by the shared experiences of motherhood, is quickly becoming a robust support network, empowering local moms. The Mom Walk Collective was established in June 2022 in[Read More…]
This year’s Homewood Artisan Street Fair will kick off the summer event season. The two-day fair will be filled with food and music and will highlight 90 vendors from the Homewood-Flossmoor area and elsewhere. The fair will be held on Friday, June 2, from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday,[Read More…]
It’s time to put on your dancing shoes in support of the “Dancing Away Domestic Violence” event on June 10 sponsored by Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse. Supporters will be dancing from 3 to 6 p.m. on Martin Square in Homewood, 18020 Martin Ave., enjoying line dancing, cardio drumming[Read More…]
District 153 Superintendent Scott McAlister shared with parents that a James Hart student on Tuesday had flashed around what appeared to be a gun. It is believed the gun was a BB gun. The incident was reported to Homewood police about 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, but conflicting information led[Read More…]
Homewood-Flossmoor High School administrators and staff won special honors from the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association. The presentations were part of a National School Communicators Day program May 12. In the administrator category, District 233 Superintendent Scott Wakeley received the Distinguished Service Award for his commitment[Read More…]
Get your families ready for some fun and pick up some fresh produce along the way; the Homewood Farmers Market summer season returns Saturday, May 27. The outdoor market returns with its typical popular activities and features of artisan goods, fresh produce, and live music. On top of all that,[Read More…]
Local officials have devised a new strategy to bring the village together and showcase the unique character of Homewood through community events. This overall plan is meant to bring residents, businesses, and nonprofits together through various events to create memorable experiences and promote the community. Together, the Village of Homewood[Read More…]
