Acting Flossmoor Police Chief Tod Kamleiter has been selected to move up the ranks to serve as the village’s next permanent police chief. Kamleiter was Flossmoor’s deputy police chief for six years until May, when he was appointed acting police chief following former chief Mike Pulec’s retirement. Tod Kamleiter [Read More…]
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Remember November 2018
Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, is calling for the General Assembly to pass a statewide property tax freeze during the upcoming veto session Oct. 28, 29 and 30 and Nov. 12, 13 and 14. “Democrats and Republicans on the Property Tax Relief Task Force (appointed by Gov. JB Pritzker) must[Read More…]
Hearing focuses on challenges to Flossmoor candidate petitions
Flossmoor’s local election board this week will consider objections to the petitions submitted by a resident seeking a village trustee seat. Two incumbent trustees, Perry Hoag and James Mitros, filed objections to the candidate petitions filed by David Bruni. Hoag and Mitros are running for another term in the April[Read More…]
Homewood attorney: Cops’ testimony, compassion reflects well on village
Homewood Village Attorney Chris Cummings recently praised two police officers for testimony in Cook County Traffic Court this month who he said made a positive impact on the ruling in a fatal vehicle crash case. Sergeant Kelly Strayer and Officer Ephraim Dorsey testified at the Dec. 5 trial of a[Read More…]
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South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association is offering discounted tickets to Six Flags Fright Fest. Tickets are for Oct. 18, 19 and 20 and Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2 and 3. This year Six Flags Great America has two new haunted houses and more than 20 haunted attractions. [Read More…]
Remember October 2018
An artist’s rendering of the proposed casino andentertainment complex at Halsted Street andInterstate 80/294 in Homewood and East Hazel Crest. (Provided image courtesy Wind Creek Hospitality) A casino complex announced Wednesday by Wind Creek Illinois LLC would include a hotel, entertainment center, three restaurants, two bars and a skyline lounge when[Read More…]
Remember September 2018
Flooding on Dartmouth Road in Flossmoor lookingtoward the dead end following storms Friday night. (Provided photo) The first call came in at 8:05 p.m. last Friday night. A car was stalled at the flooded intersection of Sterling Avenue and Flossmoor Road in downtown Flossmoor. With heavy rain falling for most of[Read More…]
Eggert Insurance Jan 1-31 2019
Local residents will have a chance to weigh in on a casino proposal in Homewood and East Hazel Crest at a pair of public meetings that will take place next Monday. The Homewood village board will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7. At that time, the board[Read More…]
Travel Brokers AS Jan 1-31 2019
Flying in the air supported by her father Bruce (ScottSowinski) is a strong memory for Alison (Mia Wetzler),the main character of “Fun Home,” a musical by The Drama Group. Oct. 4 through 13. (Provided photo) Scott Sowinski and PJ Janicki of Flossmoor will star in “Fun House,” winner of five Tony Awards in the[Read More…]
KHA AS Jan 1-31 2019
The area’s beautiful oak trees will be celebrated onSaturday at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center,2000 Western Ave., in Olympia Fields. (Provided photo) The mighty oak has been part of legends and fables. It is used as a symbol of strength, protection and stability. It has represented Zeus in Greek mythology. [Read More…]
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