As Maureen Mader celebrates the 20th anniversary of her ownership of Dunning’s Gourmet Meat Market in Homewood, she’s using the opportunity to raise awareness about a topic close to her heart. A special event from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, at 18436 Governors Highway, will help raise[Read More…]
Author: Carrie Steinweg
Homewood fix-it expert shares his home maintenance skills with others
Some people are experts in one area. Others know a little bit about a lot of things. And then there are people who seem to know how to do it all, like Kirk Powers of Homewood, who works independently doing home maintenance and home improvement projects.
Homewood fix-it expert shares home maintenance skills with others
Some people are experts in one area. Others know a little bit about a lot of things. And then there are people who seem to know how to do it all, like Kirk Powers of Homewood, who works independently doing home maintenance and home improvement projects.
Deadline nears for ordering ‘Pets on Parade’ statues
Time is running out for businesses to purchase statues for the “Pets on Parade” fundraiser for the South Suburban Humane Society. Applications for this fundraiser are due on Wednesday, March 15. The art project will kick off at this year’s Homewood Art and Garden Street Fair on June 9 and[Read More…]
Gourmet popcorn shop opens in downtown Flossmoor
Americans consume more than 14 billion quarts of popcorn each year. If you are one of them, you may be pleased to know that a gourmet popcorn shop has opened in downtown Flossmoor. POP N’ BY held a soft opening Feb. 18.
Bakewell Bakery offers hands-on macaron classes
Nancy Hill, left, and Maryann Wild, both of Lansing, work together to fill macarons during a hands-on macaron class held at Bakewell Bakery in Flossmoor. (Photos by Carrie Steinweg/H-F Chronicle) If you find yourself intimidated by baking, it may seem extremely daunting to think of tackling something complex, like a macaron —[Read More…]
‘Always wear a hat to church’ and other advice from local 105-year-old for long, successful life
At age 105, Juanita Mitchell still pays great attention to detail in fashion. Returning from a road trip to Wisconsin, she arrived home in a festive sweater dress complemented with sparkly shoes and coordinated jewelry. Her sense of style is one thing she’s always been known for. Mitchell, of Flossmoor,[Read More…]
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