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…]
Author: Carrie Steinweg
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…]