The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board of Directors voted on Dec. 18 to adopt the 2026 regional transit operating budget and 2026-2030 capital program. After years of the agency and advocates ringing the alarm on a fiscal cliff when COVID-19 relief funds ran out, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill[Read More…]
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Ballantrae residents voice concerns of AT&T fiber optic cable project
Residents from the Ballantrae neighborhood attended the Dec. 15 Flossmoor board meeting to voice their concerns about the AT&T fiber optic cable installation project going on throughout the village. They are not the first residents to voice concerns. Public Works Director John Brunke said the fiber infrastructure is being installed[Read More…]
On Christmas Eve, a Chevy dealership gave more than a car
Lameisha Moon no longer has to plan her life around how she is getting to the next appointment. This Christmas Eve, that changed. Surrounded by family, dealership employees, and cameras clicking, Moon was handed the keys to a brand-new car. Moon was selected as the 11th recipient of the Homewood[Read More…]
12.24.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Metra Holiday Schedule. On Wednesday, Dec. 24, all Metra lines will be operating on a reduced schedule. On Thursday, Dec. 25, Metra will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule. Visit metra.com for schedule information. Homewood Disposal Holiday Pickup Schedule. There will be no waste pickup on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. For residential customers who normally[Read More…]
State to increase Planned Parenthood funding to protect reproductive healthcare access
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is investing $4 million in Medicaid family planning programming in order to counteract the federal defunding of Planned Parenthood in Trump’s budget bill. The funding will go towards critical services that many Illinoisans rely on, like contraception, sexually transmitted infection (STI)[Read More…]
Irons Oaks holiday walk keeps going despite a cold start
The cold and wind gave way long enough for a fair number of folks to enjoy a winter evening walk in the woods at the Irons Oaks Light Up Trail Walk. In its third year, the walk welcomed more than 850 people between Dec. 18 and 21. Strong winds brought[Read More…]
12.23.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Board of Trustees meeting has been cancelled. Homewood Disposal Holiday Pickup Schedule. There will be no waste pickup on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. For residential customers who normally receive service on Thursday or Friday, pickup will be delayed one day, so Thursday pickup will be on Friday, and Friday pickup will[Read More…]
Flossmoor welcomes three police officers, promotes Levy to sergeant
The Flossmoor Village Board welcomed three new police officers and acknowledged newly appointed Sgt. David Levy at its Dec. 15 board meeting. Village Clerk Cecil Porter conducted ceremonial swearing-in ceremonies for each of the officers and for Levy. The board also congratulated Commander Tim Filkins who passed the certified eligible[Read More…]
Jewish community members light the menorah in Flossmoor Park
Jewish community members lit the electric menorah in Flossmoor Park in Flossmoor every night of Hanukkah, which started Dec. 14. An audience of village officials and about a dozen other community members watched them. The menorah lighters recited traditional Hebrew blessings and wished the audience a Happy Hanukkah. Some electric[Read More…]
Flossmoor board approves $1 million fire engine purchase
The Flossmoor village board approved the purchase of a new Rosenbauer fire engine at the Dec. 15 board meeting. Assistant Fire Chief Matt Berk informed the trustees that the $1,002,813 purchase from Sentinel Emergency Solutions is being budgeted in FY 2028-29, but agreeing to the purchase now will save on[Read More…]
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