The yearly Ballantrae Holiday Ball brings residents together to celebrate the season, while strengthening the bonds they rely on through the year. Flossmoor Trustee Diane Williams is a Ballantrae resident and said the gala is part of an effort to reinforce the values and connections neighbors share. This year, it[Read More…]
Author: Danielle Maya Banks
Pop-up gift shop is Flossmoor’s artisan treasure this holiday season
Flossmoor shop owner Liz Keating opened Fabulous Finds Pop-up and Holiday Gift Shop in downtown Flossmoor at the end of November. She was inspired by a vacant store front between The Bistro on Sterling and Dunning’s Market, and decided to fill the void.
At holiday time, Delta Sigma Theta outreach takes on festive theme
This time of year, Homewood resident Paulette Graham says the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s service work is especially festive. And she could not be more excited. “Breakfast with Santa, of all of the events we do, is my absolute favorite. It is the best time of year,” said Graham, chair[Read More…]
Hart student helps keep Navajo culture alive for reservation girls
Eighth-grader Nizhoni Ward is determined to maintain awareness of indigenous people and cultures. The Homewood girl draws from her own Native American heritage to fuel her advocacy.