Olympia Fields Country Club will be hosting the BMW Championship golf tournament Aug. 25 through 30, but there has been no decision on whether spectators will be allowed to attend the event. Information from the Western Golf Association, host of the event, gave a new date for the event. It[Read More…]
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Flossmoor poised to approve rate hike to cover sewer service deficit
Flossmoor village board members Monday gave the green light to a 56-cent increase in the community’s water and sewer rate, which helps fund some of the town’s most crucial infrastructure. The new rate will be $15.16 per 1,000 gallons and will go into effect after the board approves an ordinance[Read More…]
District 161 members to decide school option on July 13
During a two-hour special meeting Monday, the members of the District 161 school board considered three options for how to reopen schools this fall. Superintendent Dana Smith and a planning team presented the board with three options: 1) students return to the classroom; 2) a hybrid plan with students attending[Read More…]
Timed appointments available as Flossmoor library reopens to public
Flossmoor Library patrons can now enter the facility with a reservation for a timed, 75-minute private visit. (Chronicle file photo)
Flossmoor woman waiting for second chance to teach in China
Dominique Barksdale of Flossmoor loves teaching, but the COVID-19 virus stopped her second trip to China this summer. In summer 2019, she was selected as one of eight American teachers for the WOW Kids Creativity and Technology Camp based in Shanghai. Barksdale focused on forensics.
Coping with COVID: Illinois case numbers still good, national cases skyrocket
State law mandating hiring Illinoians for public works projects goes into effect. Cook County Circuit Court reopens, with restrictions. Local case numbers continue slow climb.
Water rate hike on agenda at Flossmoor board’s first open meeting since March
Flossmoor village board members will consider an increase in the water and sewer rate at Monday, July 6, meeting, the first session to be held in-person since Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a stay-at-home order in March after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m.[Read More…]
Independence Day: Celebrating powerful voices for freedom and equality (free)
Happy Fourth of July! This weekend we are continuing the longstanding tradition of marking the founding of our nation, but with a different approach this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. To help mark this time of celebration, the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle and 23 Miles South Theatre are presenting the words[Read More…]
District 161 to host virtual Diversity Dinner on July 8
Flossmoor School District 161 will be hosting a virtual Diversity Dinner at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8. Anyone who wishes to attend should send an email to [email protected] by 1 p.m. on Monday, July 6. The focus of the discussion will be “Talking to Children About Racial Bias” by Drs. Ashaunta[Read More…]
SSHS opens up, will try to ‘Empty the Shelters’
The South Surburban Humane Society is officially open again and raising funds for new projects. The Homewood Adoption Center and the main shelter in Chicago Heights are open for adoptions without appointment from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Second Chance Resale Shop at 23 Steger Road in Steger,[Read More…]
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