The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District invited the community out for an evening picnic on Friday, July 10, at Homewood Estates Park. The grill and picnic tables were set up in the parking lot behind the Racquet & Fitness Center, games were on the grassy knoll, a DJ played the hits and[Read More…]
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07.10.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, July 10 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…]
07.07.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Flossmoor South Commuter Lot Repurposing Survey. The Village of Flossmoor and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District are gathering community input on the idea of converting the underused commuter parking lot at 2616 Sterling Ave. into a park. Complete the survey here. Park Storytime. Homewood Public Library presents stories for babies to 2nd-graders from 10:30[Read More…]
Residents offer views on possible redevelopment of Flossmoor south commuter lot
The response was mixed among community members who attended an open house Wednesday, June 24, to discuss the possibility of converting the underused south commuter parking lot in Flossmoor to a park, with some people expressing enthusiasm for the project and others saying they are concerned about the loss of[Read More…]
06.24.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Village of Flossmoor and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. open to the community to discuss a new future for the underutilized Flossmoor south commuter parking lot. The meeting will be in Flossmoor village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The purpose of the meeting is[Read More…]
Community members enjoy food, live music and camaraderie at Pride Fest
Hundreds of community members, nonprofit representatives, food vendors and Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson attended Homewood-Flossmoor Pride Fest at Flossmoor Park in Flossmoor on the evening of Friday, June 12. Pride Fest, an annual event celebrating and supporting LGBTQ+ members of the community, previously has been held at Irwin Park in[Read More…]
Residents asked for input on parking lot conversion
The Village of Flossmoor and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District are partnering to envision a new future for the underutilized Flossmoor South Commuter lot and want to hear directly from residents. A joint community input meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Flossmoor[Read More…]
Flossmoor celebrates Pride Month, honors scholarship recipients
The Flossmoor Village Board reaffirmed its support for LGBTQ+ residents by proclaiming June 2026 as Pride Month. Also at the board’s June 1 meeting, two Homewood-Flossmoor High School students were recognized for their leadership and service to the community. Mayor Michelle Nelson read the proclamation highlighting Flossmoor’s commitment to diversity[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…]
05.15.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Metra Platform Change. Due to planned work, Metra Electric trains will not have access to their normal boarding platforms at Millennium Station on May 16-17 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Trains will board from South Shore Depot tracks 8, 9, and 10. Friday, May 15 Cop on a Rooftop. The[Read More…]
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