Rental Arrears Up In Cook County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Cook County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Village Of Flossmoor: Recyclepalooza 2021

This year's Recyclepalooza will follow the same COVID-19 rules as the 2020 event. Please stay in your vehicle. Sort items by category, c ...

Cook County Government: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Legislators And Advocates Celebrate Signing Of HB 2790

Prior to the law, immigrants in deportation cases were not guaranteed the right to an appointed attorney, as in the case for criminal de ...

Homewood-Flossmoor-Area Unemployment Rate Decreased In July: Feds

The Cook County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

H-F Libraries Receive Thousands In Grant For Improvements

The grant is part of $18.1 million in grants awarded to 638 public libraries across Illinois.

Village Of Flossmoor: One Book One Flossmoor Returns!

Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI tells the story of the Osage Native Americans, who in the 1920s, ...

Village Of Flossmoor: Fall Parkway Tree Registration Now Open

See the latest announcement from the Village of Flossmoor.

Village Of Flossmoor: Important Hidden Gem Half Marathon Road Closures

See the latest announcement from the Village of Flossmoor.

Flossmoor Mayor Seeks New Trustee After Hoag Resignation

"It has been a pleasure to serve as an elected trustee for the Village of Flossmoor for the last 20-plus years," Perry Hoag wrote.

Village Of Flossmoor: Storm Damage Survey August 24, 2021

Public Works crews have been mobilized across the community since early Wednesday morning, cleaning debris, collecting excess brush and ...

Cook County Government: Cook County Launches Project Rainbow

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined today by community leaders, tech innovators, cultural institutions, museums, non ...

Village Of Flossmoor: Temporary Road Closure On Flossmoor Road, August 12

A temporary road closure is schedule from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, August 12 at Flossmoor Road between Leavitt Avenue and Sterling ...

Homewood-Flossmoor-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Village Of Flossmoor: Village Looking For Community Input For New Strategic Plan

All Flossmoor residents are encouraged to have a say in the new strategic plan. Your voice makes a difference. Want to give your feedbac ...

Village Of Flossmoor: Village Partnering With CMAP For Local Road Safety Plan

We need your help to improve the safety of pedestrians, motorists and bicyclists on our roads through an interactive map and survey that ...

Cook County Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial': CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Homewood-Flossmoor residents.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Cook County

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.

Village Of Flossmoor: Return Of The Hidden Gem Half Marathon

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 11 for the return of the Hidden Gem Half Marathon, sponsored by UChicago Medicine. This year ...

Village Of Flossmoor: National Night Out And Touch A Truck

See the latest announcement from the Village of Flossmoor.

Village Of Flossmoor: Join Us For Coffee With A Cop

Coffee with a Cop is an opportunity for you to get to know officers from the Flossmoor Police Department in an informal setting to discu ...

Village Of Flossmoor: Chamber Night: An Evening With The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra

Join the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and the H-F Suzuki Summer Strings Orchestra for an evening of music on the steps of the Flossmo ...

Homewood Passes Eight Code Amendments: Here's What That Means

See the eight code amendments unanimously approved at Tuesday's Board of Trustees meeting In Homewood.

President Preckwinkle Announces $1.5 Million Investment To Address Root Causes Of Crime And Violence In Cook County

$180,000 of the $1.5 million investment will go to two community-based organizations in the Lawndale community of Chicago’s west side.

Village Of Flossmoor: Accident Update On Flossmoor Road And Governors Highway

At 9:53 a.m. on July 12, 2021, a single vehicle collision occurred in the 2900 block of Flossmoor Road. A 2016 Toyota sport utility vehi ...

Village Of Flossmoor: Support Flossmoor Fest

Flossmoor Fest returns September 11! Flossmoor is a community that thrives on the commitment of its residents and business community. Sh ...

Homewood Board To Consider Municipal Code Amendments

The amendments regard liquor licensing, remote meeting participation, public dances and prohibiting parking in fire lanes.

Homewood-Flossmoor Area Unemployment Unchanged: Feds

The unemployment rate in Cook County hasn't had a month-to-month change.

Flossmoor Gets New Assistant Finance Director

Assistant Finance Director Jan Gawczynski is retiring at the end of the month, after 30 years of service to the village.

Homewood To Host Workshops Regarding Zoning Code Starting In July

The village wants community input on its upcoming zoning code change.

Cook County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Homewood-Flossmoor area compares to Illinois and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Cook County Government: Preckwinkle Details COVID-19 Financial Impact And Recovery With Preliminary Budget Forecast

The preliminary forecast report presents a mid-year projection of year-end revenues and expenses for FY2021 and an initial forecast for ...

Village Of Flossmoor: Notice Of Herbicide Application

Eternally Green Lawn Care, the Village contractor, will be applying a combination of fertilizer and herbicide to select Village-owned pr ...

Homewood-Flossmoor Area Unemployment Increases: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Cook County's unemployment rate increased recently.

Cook County Government: Cook County Issues Notice To Minimum Wage Ordinance

Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $13.00. The minimum wage is $6.60 for tipped employees.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Observes Gun Violence Awareness Day With Call To Action

With gun-related homicides up by more than 15% in Cook County this year, President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by County officials at th ...

Cook County Government: Cook County's First Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance Goes Into Effect June 1

"Today, Cook County takes another step in our fight for fair housing," said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. "The protectio ...

Homewood Village Board To Meet Tuesday

The board will consider a number of ordinances, including supporting the restoration of local government distributive funds.

Broadband Speed In Homewood-Flossmoor Area: See How It Compares To Rest Of U.S.

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Mayor Appoints New Flossmoor Village Clerk, Gina A. LoGalbo

LoGalbo earned the appointment among a pool of five other applicants. The new clerk will serve a full four-year term, which ends in 2024. ​

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Announces Launch Of Cook County Equity Fund Taskforce

The Cook County Equity Fund was established by President Preckwinkle in the County budget approved last November with an initial investm ...