Flossmoor is seeking applications for a new police chief by Aug. 5. The village is looking statewide for candidates and has hired the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) to assist with the search process. The police chief in Flossmoor is appointed by the mayor with the advice and[Read More…]
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Ethel Henley AS July 21 – Aug 21 2019
On Friday, May 1, golfers are expected to play golf courses in Homewood and Flossmoor now that Gov. J.B. Pritzker lifted a ban on golf, with certain limitations. “Given the cabin fever and the emergence of nice weather, plus the fact that folks have so few activities to engage in,[Read More…]
Dianes gaming July 21 Aug 21 2019
West Suburban Teachers Union, Local 571, recently announced the names of area students awarded the Mary Wheeler Scholarship, including Janellie Roach, a student at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Janellie was among seven recipients of the $2,950 scholarships. “Winners exhibited the highest academic standards and involvement in school and community service,” union[Read More…]
Weichert FS July 21 – Aug 21 2019
Kayla and Elliot Carruthers of Homewood on their wedding day Dec. 20, 2019. The couple’s plans for a Disney World honeymoon were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Provided photo) Long-range planning was part of preparations for their wedding celebration, but Elliot and Kayla Carruthers didn’t think twice about the honeymoon.[Read More…]
Village of Homewood – Water billing clerk July 21 – July 31 2019
Homewood COVID-19 cases climb, Flossmoor flat. Homewood’s confirmed cases of COVID-19 jumped 10 percent over the weekend, going from 122 on Saturday to 134 on Sunday. Flossmoor’s number has remained at 54 for several days. The number of new cases in Illinois was more than 2,000 for the third day in[Read More…]
‘Bike the Gem’ attracts nearly 200 to preview half marathon course
A pink Hello Kitty bike named Glenda, along with some encouragement from mom and dad, was what 5-year-old Ava Monroe said helped her ride nine miles of Bike the Gem throughout Flossmoor on July 13. “I was tired out, but Mommy gave me some water,” Ava said. Ava’s mom, Stephany[Read More…]
Community gives high marks to H-F Parks
Park commissioners said it was no surprise to find that more that two-thirds of Homewood-Flossmoor Park District residents are satisfied with the overall value they receive from the park district, and 83 percent said the park district is important to the overall quality of life. And, it was no[Read More…]
No contract yet for Homewood Library employees
It is more of the same as Homewood’s library staff tries to get its first contract with the library board. The employees, who have joined the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), ratified the contract May 15, but the document was never shared with the Homewood[Read More…]
Paul Donohue selected president of Homewood’s Rotary
Paul E. Donohue is serving as the 80th president of the Rotary Club of Homewood. Paul E. Donohue Donohue, vice president of philanthropy at the Ingalls Development Foundation, takes over as president of the organization established in 1936. Today there are 38 members, one of the largest clubs in[Read More…]
Professional Women’s Network dinner July 30
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