Flossmoor police officers will meet the public at the annual “Coffee with a Cop” event on July 19. “Coffee with a Cop” is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Starbucks, 3760 Vollmer Road. Acting Police Chief Tod Kamleiter said he will be on hand with three or four[Read More…]
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Trail Mix music, art fest set for July 20 at Izaak Walton
Summer tends to start with a burst of activity, from festivals to youth sports. By July 20, it might be time to relax with a more laid back event. Trail Mix might be just the thing. The fourth annual event at Izaak Walton Nature Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road in Homewood,[Read More…]
Flossmoor business owner selected for Goldman Sachs program
Zena Smith, founder and CEO of MASTERs Plus Tutoring Program in Flossmoor, is participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. She was selected to be one of 40 small business owners from more than 1,000 applicants interested in the program. Zena Smith Smith will be in[Read More…]
H-F area residents at Lights for Liberty vigil in Homewood lament immigrant treatment
In response to reports of migrants being held in poor conditions and children being separated from parents at the U.S. southern border, three local activist organizations held a vigil in Homewood on Friday, July 12, to rally support and send a message to politicians. The event at 6 p.m. in[Read More…]
GSU/50: Students past and present share testimonials about Governors State
“The faculty at GSU has been really helpful in challenging me and giving me career advice and helping me with my major and outside programs. They suggest that I think about different internships and certifications. Right now I’m interning with the GSU Marketing & Communications Department.”
Flossmoor Village Board to vote on new trustee appointment
The open seat on the Flossmoor Village Board left by former trustee Phil Minga’s resignation earlier this year could be filled as soon as Monday. Mayor Paul Braun said he will be ready to make his recommendation on a candidate for the position during Monday’s village board meeting.
GSU/50: Academics, arts make GSU great asset to Homewood-Flossmoor community
Elaine Maimon, president of Governors State University, invites Homewood and Flossmoor residents to campus to see the changes that have been happening. “We want to be seen as a great asset to Homewood-Flossmoor and all our surrounding communities,” she said.
Homewood explores water options, will negotiate with Chicago Heights
The Homewood village board at its Tuesday meeting unanimously approved a motion to direct village staff to work toward a contract with Chicago Heights to source Lake Michigan water. Village Manager Jim Marino and Director of Public Works John Schaefer presented the board with four options to pursue water after Homewood’s[Read More…]
Vintage vinyl and furniture store comes to downtown Flossmoor
Record and furniture store The Conservatory Vintage and Vinyl is having its grand opening Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Flossmoor. The Conservatory is the area’s only store that sells vintage furniture and records.
Local activist groups to host vigil Friday in support of immigrants
Three local activist groups are planning a vigil from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. Lights for Liberty is sponsored by Action for a Better Tomorrow South Suburbs, Indivisible South Suburbs Chapter and Dems on the Move.
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