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 ...

Flossmoor Officials Renew Green Electric Aggregation Program

The Village is renewing the aggregation program with Chicago-based Eligo Energy for a three-year term.

Village Board Meeting To Be Held At Homewood-Flossmoor High School

The May 3 in-person meeting has a limited capacity of 50 members of the public.

Former Homewood Director To Come Back After Hot Mic Disaster

On Friday, Mayor Rich Hofeld​ said Angela Mesaros, the Economic and Community Development Director who resigned in March, is coming back.

Michelle Nelson Wins Flossmoor Mayoral Race

After scoring 446 more votes than Lakshmi Emory, Michelle Nelson has been voted as Flossmoor's first female mayor.

Homewood-Flossmoor 2021 Election: Village, Schools, Township

Homewood and Flossmoor voters will head to the polls April 6, choosing members for village board of trustees and local school boards.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Extends Application Deadline For $73 Million Emergency Rental And Utility Assistance Pr ...

The extension decision was made based on the need for additional technical support requested by applicants and housing agencies administ ...

Hastings announces $97 million in additional funding for schools

Funding comes as part of the most recent federal COVID-19 relief packages

Federal Tax Refunds In Cook County: How Do Yours Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Cook County.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Endorses Clean Energy Jobs Act For Advancing Equity And Mitigating Climate Change

President Preckwinkle was joined by Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen (Vice-Chair of the Environment ...

Flossmoor Accepts Favorable Interest Rate On Infrastructure Bond

Voters approved a $10 million General Obligation bond in November to fix streets, sidewalks and make flooding improvements in the village.

Cook County Government: Forest Preserves Police Affirms Commitment To Ten Shared Principles

President Preckwinkle was joined by Commissioner Scott Britton, Commissioner Donna Miller, Forest Preserves of Cook County General Super ...

Homewood-Flossmoor Voter Guide: 2021 Consolidated Elections

Everything you need to know about voting in the 2021 Consolidated Elections in Homewood and Flossmoor.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Releases 2020 Impact Report To Highlight $77M CARES Funding Outcomes For Resident And S ...

to share outcomes and findings related to programs for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to funding provided by the CA ...

Village Accepting Applications For Assistant Finance Director

The position participates in the management and supervision of Finance Department operations.

Flossmoor Vehicle Stickers And Animal Tags Due April 15

Mail and online options are available for Village residents.

Village Reminds Residents Of Political Sign Policy Ahead Of Election Day

Signs cannot be placed within 50 feet of an intersection if their size or height are such that they would obstruct the vision of driver.

Meet Flossmoor Trustee Candidate David Walano

David Walano is running for Trustee in Flossmoor. The election is April 6.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Launches New System To Streamline Public Records Requests

The new FOIA system uses GovQA software to allow requestors to track their public records requests online.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Launches New System To Streamline Public Records Requests Cook County

. The new FOIA system uses GovQA software to allow requestors to track their public records requests online. The new system helps standa ...

Meet Flossmoor Trustee Candidate Brian Driscoll

Brian Driscoll is running for Trustee in Flossmoor. The election is April 6.

Village Reminders Ahead Of April 6 Election

Find your polling place and learn more about the candidates running for mayor, trustee and library trustees.

Homewood Director Resigns After Hot Mic Swearing

The mic captured her using derogatory language to describe members of the public who attended the Planning and Zoning meetings.

Homewood Director Apologizes After Hot Mic Swearing

"My actions showed disrespect for our residents whose voices need to be heard. My job is to help this community."

Homewood Residents Want Director To Resign After Hot Mic Swearing

Director of Economic Development heard calling residents "a**holes," adding she's "really good at inciting violence" and joking about a gun.

Flossmoor Mayoral Candidate: Michelle Nelson

Nelson is one of two candidates that is running to claim the mayoral seat in town.

Flossmoor Mayoral Candidate: Dr. Lakshmi Emory

Emory is one of two candidates that is running to claim the mayoral seat in town.