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The Hidden Gem Half Marathon is fast-approaching, and it already is poised to be the biggest race field yet. By early August, registration had passed 700 runners, with the 1,000-participant cap likely to be hit by the end of the month, according to Tom Dobrez, co-founder of Flossmoor’s Future and[Read More…]
SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER – Officers from Flossmoor Police Department will raise money for Special Olympics Illinois this morning at Dunkin’ in Flossmoor, 3608 Vollmer Road. Olympia Fields Police Department joins Flossmoor officers for the annual Cop on a Rooftop starting at 5 a.m. BACK-TO-SCHOOL PARTY – Students from Flossmoor and[Read More…]
Returning District 161 students will see a variety of Chalk the Walk messages to help them start the school year. Parents and students are invited to a Back to School Night on Friday, Aug, 19, at Flossmoor Park. Treats will be distributed starting at 6 p.m. and a movie will[Read More…]
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District commissioners got a glimpse at what the new version of Leavitt Park could be. But for now, cost is limiting any decisions on how or when to move forward. Commissioners were excited by the prospect of what could be in store for the park. They used words[Read More…]
The only action that took place Monday, Aug. 15, during another contentious meeting of the Flossmoor Village Board was the unanimous approval of the consent agenda. In addition to the usual approval of bills, the board approved the acquisition of a sculpture as well as a contract associated with the[Read More…]
The Hentschel Train Depot opened at 6 a.m. and operated until dusk on a driveway in Homewood as three brothers helped recreate the joy of model trains for themselves, their children and grandchildren. Brother John came up from southern Illinois and brother Richard drove in from Aurora to help Tom[Read More…]
For the third straight Flossmoor Village Board meeting, the village’s police department and elected officials faced a largely critical public demanding change in the wake of Madeline Miller’s death. Tensions were high Monday, Aug. 15, during the regular meeting of the village board. Protesters disrupted the proceedings with shouts and[Read More…]
DISCOVERY PLAYSCHOOL – Registration is open for Discovery Playschool offered from H-F Park District for children ages 2 to 4. Classes begin Aug. 29. Visit the park district website for details. A WALK IN THE PARKLET – Bring a buddy or your family to visit the Community Parklet in Homewood’s[Read More…]
Flossmoor School District 161 board members voted to not yet adopt the National Sex Education Standards within its curricula. At their Aug. 8 meeting, board members indicated they want to first review the district’s current procedures and materials related to sex education before moving forward with the standards. Director of[Read More…]
On Saturday, Aug. 20, The Bistro on Sterling restaurant in Flossmoor will host its second annual Joe Cairo Drive For Hope fundraiser to raise awareness on substance abuse. The event will take place at Coyote Run Golf Course, 800 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. The Bistro on Sterling owners Tracey and[Read More…]
