The Homewood-Flossmoor community’s Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will mark its 50th anniversary year during the 2022 service at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at St. Veronica Church (formerly Infant Jesus of Prague) at 1131 Douglas Ave. in Flossmoor. The ecumenical service allows peoples of all faiths to come together to[Read More…]
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Health officials: 1.5M in state have received bivalent COVID-19 vaccines
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported on Thursday, Nov. 10, that more than 1.5 million people in Illinois have received a dose of the new bivalent COVID-19 vaccines since they were authorized for use in September, with about 160,000 doses administered in the last week. The state also[Read More…]
GSU student visits White House to discuss reproductive rights
On a warmer-than usual October morning, Governors State University Student Senate President Marquis Parks joined 75 other student leaders at the White House, where Vice President Kamala Harris convened a meeting to discuss the fight to protect reproductive rights. “It was an incredible experience,” said Parks, a Theatre and Performance Studies major who[Read More…]
Board moves forward with 2022 tax levy approach while awaiting more 2021 information
The Flossmoor Village Board now knows how it wants to approach its 2022 tax levy, though a delay in the 2021 extension is complicating concrete calculations on the tentative document. Still, the village board voted unanimously Monday, Nov. 7, to approve an approach and 2022 tax levy estimate. The village[Read More…]
11.11.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY – Today is Veterans Day. Banks, post offices and all Illinois Secretary facilities are closed today in observance. CRICUT YR OWN BKMARK – Homewood Library invites adults 18 and older to make Personalized Bookmarks during Drop-In Crafts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Use the[Read More…]
Roofs and HVAC work part of long-range plans for H-F High
The District 233 school board will be looking at some major expenditures over the next five years to keep the Homewood-Flossmoor High School buildings in good shape. Chief School Business Official Lawrence Cook walked the school board’s Finance Committee members through a list of projects and projected costs at the[Read More…]
Park district’s do-it-yourself holiday yard cards available
Want to create your own outdoor holiday decorations? The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will help you make a holiday yard card. The cards have been on display in H-F neighborhoods since 1998. They’re an easy, fun way to proclaim your holiday cheer. You create the message and then create your card.[Read More…]
Public, trustees share ‘mixed and negative’ feedback on Flossmoor’s community forum
The Oct. 29 forum held in Flossmoor to address police and community relations did not get great reviews from some of the local residents who have regularly spoken before the Flossmoor Village Board since the death of Madeline Miller in July. Public comment during the Flossmoor Village Board meeting held Monday, Nov. 7,[Read More…]
Assessor approves 10K property tax exemptions for veterans
The Cook County Assessor’s Office announced Thursday, Nov. 10, that it approved property-tax-saving exemptions for more than 10,000 veteran families this year. The office administers both the Veterans with Disabilities and the Returning Veterans Exemptions, which can reduce the property tax bills of veterans. The Veterans with Disabilities Exemption is for[Read More…]
11.10.22 | What You Need to Know Today
HOLIDAY CRAFT AND SIP EVENT – Get your door decked out with a personal creation at the Winter Holiday Wreath Making event from H-F Park District. Create a fresh floral holiday arrangement to display on your door or fireplace. Supplies are included. Light refreshments and beverages will be served at[Read More…]
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