Flossmoor Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. in the library, 1000 Sterling Ave. The agenda is available here. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here. Meeting ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183.[Read More…]
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Homewood celebrates success of first Unwrap Homewood holiday shopping promotion
The Village of Homewood announced the successful completion of its first-ever Unwrap Homewood holiday shopping promotion, an initiative designed to encourage residents and visitors to shop locally and support downtown and Southgate businesses during the holiday season. The promotion exceeded expectations, with 71 customers participating and spending a total of[Read More…]
1 injured, business damaged in downtown Flossmoor crash
A driver was seriously hurt in a one-vehicle crash in the overnight hours Monday, Jan. 12, in downtown Flossmoor on Sterling Avenue, according to village officials. The driver was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn by ambulance in critical condition. Advocate Christ is the closest hospital with a[Read More…]
State extends deadline to Jan. 31 to enroll in health insurance
Get Covered Illinois is giving residents additional time to enroll in health insurance through the state’s official marketplace. Customers now have until Jan. 31 to apply for and enroll in coverage. “We are seeing record numbers of customers finding more affordable coverage by taking the time to shop for and compare[Read More…]
The Weeks | Jan. 11: Homewood police chief retires, new police chief announced, MLK Day of Service projects, info session on Calumet Country Club, wildlife advice, junior helps H-F win
THE WEEK > Your government The meetings listed below are open to the public. Some of them can be viewed by livestream. Monday, Jan. 12 Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The[Read More…]
How Coyote Run got its name
Why is it Coyote Run Golf Course? It’s more than 20 years since the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District purchased the site of the former Cherry Hills Golf Course in Flossmoor and recreated it into the popular course that it is today. Dave Ward, retired superintendent of golf for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park[Read More…]
Caution counts when encountering wild animals here
Critters in your neighborhood. Be cautious! Most wild animals don’t want to harm you, but that doesn’t mean you should try to befriend them, according to Rebecca Koval of Homewood, who serves as the animal control officer in Glenwood. She addressed the topic of wild animals in our midst during[Read More…]
Cook County encourages residents to test homes for radon; free test kits available
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is recognizing Radon Action Month by urging residents, no matter where they live, to test their homes for radon, a radioactive, colorless, and odorless gas that can cause lung cancer. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United[Read More…]
01.11.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Valentine’s Chocolate Class. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will offer a hands-on class from 2 to 5 p.m. at Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood, to learn techniques for decorating and dipping a variety of treats in rich, melted chocolate. Create your own chocolate-covered strawberries, drizzled chocolate pretzels, and decadent[Read More…]
Junior Cade leads shorthanded H-F to conference win
Jeff Cade II found out he would be starting only the night before Homewood-Flossmoor’s game against Lincoln-Way East on Jan. 9 in the south gym. The junior guard’s been a role player so far this season, providing a little scoring punch off the bench. But minor injuries forced the Vikings[Read More…]
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