The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District commissioners approved the $13.89 million 2021-22 budget at its June 15 meeting. Superintendent of Finance and Administration Sharon Dangles said the district’s total appropriation was $12.7 million and reflects a 10% increase per line item. The budget is divided into funds – corporate, recreation, racquet club,[Read More…]
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Teachers organization presents nine scholarships to H-F grads
The Homewood-Flossmoor Education Organization awarded nine $500 scholarships to graduating seniors at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The HFEO is the teachers union representing more than 200 teachers and instructional assistants. The scholarship is funded by donations from current and former union members. This year HFEO teamed with the Flossmoor Education Association[Read More…]
6/30/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BIKE-IN-MOVIE – At 8 p.m. Thursday, GoodSpeed Cycles hosts a showing of “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” outdoors at Rabid Brewing in Homewood. Tickets are only $3, with proceeds benefitting South Suburban Family Shelter. Buy a ticket and donate $50 or more, and you could win VIP loveseat bike transport to and[Read More…]
6/29/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
FLOOD ASSISTANCE – Flossmoor residents who are experiencing flooding on their street or other storm related issues should call the Flossmoor Police Department non-emergency number at (708) 957-4500, and public works crews will be dispatched. FOOD GIVEAWAY – Calvary Assembly Church, 274 W. Glengate Ave., Chicago Heights, hosts a food[Read More…]
Three students awarded first Syvia Tillman Memorial Scholarship
In retirement, Syvia Tillman of Homewood became active in the League of Women Voters and devoted nearly 20 years of her life to supporting and protecting the right to vote. Now the Homewood-Flossmoor Area League of Women Voters has created a scholarship in her memory and selected three students to[Read More…]
Homewood resident uses pandemic to craft Haas murals book for historical society fundraiser
Ridge Road flooding mitigation project approved in Homewood
Residents in and around the 1500 block of Ridge Road in Homewood will see long-awaited flood mitigation improvements in the area soon. A storm sewer improvement project was approved by the village board Tuesday. The project will include the Loomis Avenue and Hickory Road intersection, Burr Oak Road from Loomis[Read More…]
Flossmoor Board moves up public comments, adopts consent agenda in meeting restructuring
Flossmoor Village Board meetings made a shift toward greater expediency this week, adopting a consent agenda format that also sees citizens comments moved to the top of the list. The change was made Monday, June 21, during a regular meeting of the village board. The consent agenda allows the board[Read More…]
Flossmoor Station leadership reflects upon 25 years, gets ready to celebrate milestone
Flossmoor Station often hosts community events. Here, cyclists refresh themselves following the Biking the Gem event in 2019. (Chronicle file photo) When Dean and Carolyn Armstrong in the mid-1990s acquired the building that today houses Flossmoor Station on Sterling Avenue, a brewery was not even on their minds. When they[Read More…]
Emergency preparedness: Make plans to protect pets
As Pet Preparedness Month comes to a close, the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) as well as the County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) are sharing tips and information on ways to keep pets safe and help residents prepare for emergencies. “Don’t wait[Read More…]
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