Flossmoor Trustree George Lofton, with arms raised, and his wife, Felecia, far left, along with Ballantrae Neighborhood Watch Captain Les Rodgers, left, cheer on the runners. (Jalyn Edwards/H-F Chronicle)
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The Gem 2023: Ballantrae neighborhood adds sparkle to Flossmoor’s Hidden Gem Half Marathon

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Flossmoor Trustree George Lofton, with arms raised, and his wife, Felecia, far left, along with Ballantrae Neighborhood Watch Captain Les Rodgers, left, cheer on the runners. (Jalyn Edwards/H-F Chronicle)
Flossmoor Trustree George Lofton, with arms raised, and his wife, Felecia, far left, along with Ballantrae Neighborhood Watch Captain Les Rodgers, left, cheer on the runners. (Jalyn Edwards/H-F Chronicle)
The "Ballantrae Gems" theme is complete with bright, jewel tone gems lining the streets. (Jalyn Edwards/H-F Chronicle)
The “Ballantrae Gems” theme is complete with bright,
jewel tone gems lining the streets.
(Jalyn Edwards/H-F Chronicle)

The Hidden Gem Half Marathon swept through Flossmoor this weekend. With a thousand runners taking on the 13.1-mile course, the event drew residents from all corners of the village,…

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