š± Santaās parade kicks off Flossmoorās holiday season Nov. 20
Flossmoor, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Flossmoor! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Santaās parade kicks off Flossmoorās holiday season Nov. 20
- A closer look at Flossmoorās firefighter pension funding gap
- Wisconsinās recruiting list includes another Homewood-Flossmoor connection
Also on today's calendar: Hanging Basket Workshop and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A couple of showers; cooler, with a high of 56 and low of 39 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 46, low: 33.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 44 and low of 32 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Flossmoor's Holiday Glow Begins Nov. 20 (patch.com) ā Flossmoorās community tree lighting starts at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in Flossmoor Park, 2523 Flossmoor Road, with Santa arriving in a parade of decorated vehicles. Families can enjoy carols, hot chocolate and free childrenās crafts, and bring winterwear donations for a coat drive benefiting Suburban Access in Homewood. 
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ā¢ Flossmoor Firefighters Pension Fund paid $400,716 to 5 retirees and survivors; taxpayers put in $505,531 (southcooknews.com) ā Flossmoorās firefighters pension fund was 50.6% funded in its latest reported valuation, leaving a $3.5 million gap against promised benefits. Its annual filing shows local property taxes supplied $505,531 during the year ending April 30, 2025, while the fund paid $400,716 to four retirees and one surviving spouse. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Badgers in 60: A 1-minute recap of Luke Fickell's new conference ahead of Maryland (kenoshanews.com) ā Wisconsin footballās recruiting list includes Hill, a three-star Homewood-Flossmoor prospect from Flossmoor who committed May 1. The list accompanies a brief recap of coach Luke Fickellās news conference ahead of Maryland and notes that Wisconsin previously recruited Homewood-Flossmoor receivers Kendric Pryor and Will Pauling. Ā Ā Ā
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Hanging Basket Workshop ā
Clarke's Garden Center, 2061 E. 14th Street, Lynwood, IL,
10:00 am -
Let's Build an Artificial Wreath ā
Clarke's Garden Center, 2061 E. 14th Street, Lynwood, IL,
12:00 pm
Saturday November 14
Sunday November 15
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Other local events
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Community Book Fair Night
HF Library
5:00 pm -
The Realm Of Serenity Grand Opening | A New Chapter Begins ā
3319 Vollmer Road, Flossmoor
2:00 pm -
Board of Trustees Meeting ā
Flossmoor Village Hall, Flossmoor
7:00 pm -
Green Commission Meeting ā
Flossmoor Village Hall, Flossmoor
6:30 pm -
Plan Commission Meeting - CANCELED ā
Flossmoor, IL Calendar Flossmoor, IL 60422
6:00 pm -
Flossmoor's Holiday Glow ā
Flossmoor Park, 2523 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor
6:00 pm -
Let's Build an Artificial Door Swag ā
Clarke's Garden Center, 2061 E. 14th Street, Lynwood, IL
6:00 pm -
Community Relations Commission Meeting ā
Flossmoor Village Hall, Flossmoor
6:30 pm -
Thanksgiving Holiday - Offices Closed ā
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Small Business Saturday ā
Flossmoor IL
Thursday November 12
Sunday November 15
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
Thursday November 19
Friday November 20
Monday November 23
Thursday November 26
Saturday November 28
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Take time to notice the little things ā¦ the way the air feels on your skinā¦ a width of someoneās cologne or perfume as they pass byā¦ the sound your pants make as you walkā¦ the way a leaf Falls right in front of you.
Thereās such wonder in what seems mundane and unimportant. It truly is the little things. (Nextdoor Heather Hill)
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Homewood. Apply here.
- Sonic posted a job opening for Crew Member in Country Club Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flossmoor here.
š Nearby News
Homewood
- Seven Illinois Pizza Taverns Have Been Cutting Squares For Regulars Since The 7s (newsbreak.com)
- Homewood Appearance Commission OKs renovation plans of long-vacant Ridge Road building (hfchronicle.com)
Chicago Heights
- Jacket Recovered Amid Investigation Into Human Remains Found In Garbage Can: Chicago Heights PD (patch.com)
- Chicago man, 54, charged with murder in Chicago Heights shooting of violence prevention advocate (chicagotribune.com)
- Free turkey giveaway begins at five Chicagoland McDonald's locations (fox32chicago.com)
Mokena
- Clerk Threatened With Sledgehammer, Gaming Machines Hit In Mokena Gas N Wash Smash And Grab: PD (patch.com)
- Murder, Mystery And Municipal Mayhem Take Center Stage in Curtain Call Theatre's 'Death and Taxes' (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" ā The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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