Dixie Highway Viaduct Project. The project to repair the viaduct drainage system and resurface Dixie Highway north of the viaduct will officially begin Monday, June 1. The 90-day closure of the viaduct to traffic will begin June 8, according to village officials. The main detour route will follow 175th Street, Governor’s[Read More…]
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05.28.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission 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 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812. Highlights: Shopping for a Cause. Shoppers who make purchases at participating Homewood Business Association members’ stores from 11 a.m. to[Read More…]
Road closure requests approved for Hidden Gem race
The Flossmoor Village Board approved resolutions supporting temporary road closures for the 2026 Hidden Gem Half Marathon, which organizers plan to hold Sept. 12 throughout several neighborhoods in the village. According to a village memorandum from Assistant Village Manager Jonathan Bogue, the race would mark the seventh Hidden Gem Half[Read More…]
Tensions rise as Flossmoor Village Board, Library spar over $50K repairs
The Flossmoor Village Board voted down a proposal Monday, May 18, to authorize up to $50,000 in repairs for the sinking first floor at the Flossmoor Public Library. The discussion was tense between village trustees and library officials over who should pay for the work. The library has its own[Read More…]
05.22.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, May 22 Fiber Friends Drop-In. Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and quilters are welcome to stop by the conference room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to share your projects with people of all skill levels. Bring your materials and group members can help you[Read More…]
05.19.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will at 3:45 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive. The agenda can be viewed here. The livestream will be available here. The board plans to move into closed session to discuss personnel matters. Flossmoor Green Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in village hall, 2800[Read More…]
Flossmoor Library trustee board works with the village to solve library sinkhole situation
Corrections: The costs so far have been incurred by the village, not the library. The village was alerted to the problem in February 2025 rather than August 2024, according to village officials. Repair costs are expected to be between $43,000 and $50,000. The saga of the Flossmoor Public Library sinkhole[Read More…]
New Flossmoor Library historical photos show the village across many eras
A new look into Flossmoor’s history by the Flossmoor Public Library has recently been uploaded, adding over 200 photos to their digital historical collection, highlighting maps and village life from the 1970s, the early 20th and late 19th century. The photos were uploaded to the Flossmoor Historical Images page[Read More…]
05.08.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, May 8Crafty Tots. From 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. youngsters can finger-paint, doodle, and put together their own works of art at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. All supplies provided. Register here. Senior Social Hour. Seniors are invited to visit the meeting room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 1[Read More…]
05.06.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Read, Rock, n’ Rhyme. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for kids age newborn to 7 years old. Kids will be able to dance, shake and wiggle as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and more from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Rauch Reading Room. Register here. Read,[Read More…]
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