NEW FLOSSMOOR RESIDENTS – If you’re a new Flossmoor resident, meet neighbors at the New Resident Mixer from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Flossmoor Public Library. Space is limited, so RSVP by April 6. Find the link on Flossmoor’s Facebook page. BRUSH THEM OFF – The Village[Read More…]
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Homewood approves first phase plan for 183rd Street
Homewood residents filled the village hall board room Tuesday, March 22, to weigh in on the proposed first phase of improvements to 183rd Street. The Board of Trustees approved the plan for a first phase of safety improvements to the major thoroughfare. Comments from residents and board members indicate there[Read More…]
3/24/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
ROAD CLOSURE – Watch for construction on the corner of Ridge Road and Martin Avenue beginning Monday for installation of a water main. This will affect traffic flow for two to three days, and no parking will be allowed on the east side of Martin Ave from 7 a.m. to[Read More…]
District 153 lines up construction crews for summer work
The District 153 school board on March 21 approved six contracts totaling $4.03 million for construction work this summer at Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools in Homewood. Staff from construction manager Gibane reviewed the bids and gave the board its recommendation for the indoor air quality work, as well[Read More…]
3/23/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
SPRING CLEANING – Chicago Southland Green Committee and the Village of Flossmoor sponsor a community cleanup day on April 2. Volunteers will gather at Parker Junior High School to prepare for the day of outdoor spring cleaning. Children 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Find sign-up info[Read More…]
3/22/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
ALZHEIMER’S GUIDE – This online educational program teaches about the common signs of Alzheimer’s disease, how to spot them in yourself and others, and what next steps to take, including how to talk to your doctor. Presented by Homewood Library at 11 a.m. Thursday. Register online. SQUADS AND STREETS –[Read More…]
Man arrested in Homewood double shooting
A Calumet City man has been arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder for allegedly shooting two people at a Homewood residence. According to Homewood police, 47-year-old Anton Simmons shot a 22-year-old male and a 42-year-old female at a home in the 1200 block of Jill Terrace on[Read More…]
Homewood officials to present first phase of 183rd Street improvement plan
Village staff will present to the Homewood Board of Trustees an initial plan for addressing safety issues on 183rd Street at the board’s regular meeting Tuesday, March 22. The plan is the next step in a process started when the village commissioned a traffic study last year that included an[Read More…]
H-F ice rink being stripped of its inner workings
The park district is preparing for a total renovation of the refrigeration system at the ice arena after its old ice making system failed in November causing a shutdown of the facility at 777 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. Parks employee Kenny Nye uses a backhoe to remove sand and debris[Read More…]
Parade returns to help kick off Flossmoor baseball season April 23
The 2022 season for Flossmoor Baseball and Softball opens Saturday, April 23, with the return of the opening day parade that was forced into two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The opening day parade is set to line up at 8:45 a.m. in the Parker Junior High parking lot and[Read More…]