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12/1/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
PHOTOS WITH SANTA – Kids and families who took pictures with Santa Claus this weekend at Flossmoor’s holiday event can see their photo on the village’s Facebook page. There are nearly 90 images of holiday cheer, so check them out! DREAMING OF A SLIME CHRISTMAS – Join the Holiday Chemistry[Read More…]
County announces plan to buy green energy in 2023
Cook County officials announced on Monday, Nov. 29, the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a renewable energy purchase agreement. The county is seeking to purchase a large portion of its electricity supply from a renewable source beginning in Fiscal Year 2023. The move is part of the[Read More…]
D161 approves tentative tax levy after making a shift in response to new information
The Flossmoor School District 161 board of education shifted how it is approaching its complicated 2021 tax levy after receiving new information from the Cook County Clerk’s Office. The school board voted unanimously on Monday, Nov. 22, to apply for a 2021 Property Tax Relief Grant that would see the[Read More…]
Homewood holiday festivals return after pandemic hiatus
11/30/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BEYOND WORDS ART SHOW – Cancer Support Center celebrates its art therapy participants at their 2021 Art Show: Beyond Words. Attend in person at the Homewood location or online at the CSC website. 5 to 6:30 p.m. today UKE IT UP – If you’ve been wanting to try Melody Mart’s[Read More…]
Homewood officials hope signs will reduce U-turns at 183rd and Center
Following delay, D161 asphalt repairs could happen at two schools in early June
After delaying asphalt replacement at Flossmoor Hills and Heather Hill elementary schools this summer because no one bid on the project, Flossmoor School District 161 is getting ready to move forward with work — though only one company bid on the work the second time around. Associate Superintendent Fran LaBella[Read More…]


