The Flossmoor Board of Trustees will discuss the possibility of placing a bond referendum on the November ballot to raise money for infrastructure projects, including street repair and stormwater drainage. Village staff members have presented several options for the board to consider, depending on how those projects are prioritized. The meeting will[Read More…]
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Letter: League of Women Voters urges use of vote by mail option
To help voters prepare for the upcoming Nov. 3 General Election, the League of Women Voters of Homewood-Flossmoor Area is encouraging all registered voters to request a vote by mail ballot. I fully agree with the words of our state League president, Allyson Haut, “We want all registered voters to[Read More…]
Last chance to buy Homewood stickers without penalty
The deadline for purchasing Homewood vehicle stickers was Friday, July 31, but Mayor Richard Hofeld announced in his weekly update video on Thursday that residents who miss the deadline can still avoid the $25 late fee. Anyone who places their application and payment in the drop box in front of village hall,[Read More…]
Schools adapt: Facing the challenges of a new school year
When there’s no right answer, you make the best choice. That’s what was asked of school board members in Homewood and Flossmoor in deciding how to start school this month. In Homewood District 153 and Flossmoor District 161, students will be divided into two groups returning to school two days[Read More…]
HFHS Summer Theatre performance gets a pandemic twist
Members of the “Peace, Love and Cupcakes” club, top right Anly Flores, and bottom row from left, Natalie Elfner, Kammi Nelson and Rachel Griggs, are selling cupcakes at a school event to raise money for the environment. They get a positive response from Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig portrayed by Emma[Read More…]
No injuries reported in crash at 183rd and Center
Two vehicles collided shortly before 8 p.m. on Thursday at the intersection of 183rd Street and Center Avenue in Homewood, near the spot where a fatal crash occurred on July 22. Homewood police said no one was injured in the front-to-rear collision and neither vehicle was towed from the scene.[Read More…]
H-F grad Coupet having successful start in MCL
Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduate Isaiah Coupet is continuing his baseball carerr this summer, pitching for the Northwest Indiana Oilmen of the Midwest Collegiate League. (David P. Funk/H-F Chronicle)
Homewood plans to issue bonds for infrastructure, capital expenses
Money from a proposed bond issue will cover the cost of Homewood’s newest ambulance, delivered in February. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Water measures approved in Homewood
Homewood and Flossmoor moved closer to getting water through Chicago Heights instead of Harvey, as the village board in Homewood approved several measures Tuesday. A 25-year agreement between Chicago Heights and Homewood will begin after the village’s current contract with Harvey is up at the end of 2022. As part[Read More…]
Officials eye solutions for flood-prone Flossmoor street
The Flossmoor viaduct is flooded after heavy rains in late May. Flossmoor is setting out on a plan to solve flooding at the viaduct and adjacent neighborhoods. (Chronicle file photo)
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