Life-sized toy soldiers create a holiday scene at The Art Corner in the Southgate Shopping Center.
Author: Eric Crump
Crete family sees miracle in free new car
Chevrolet of Homewood owner Steve Phillipos, center, introduces the family who won a new car in the annual Homewood Chevy Cares contest.
Artist gives downtown Flossmoor a seasonal touch
Chevrolet of Homewood owner announces winner of Christmas car giveaway
Chevrolet of Homewood owner Steve Phillipos announced Friday the winner of this year’s Homewood Chevy Cares new car giveaway. In a live social media video, Phillipos called Jeannette Farris to inform her that her family would receive the new car on Christmas Eve. “We’ve had over 400 submissions from people with[Read More…]
Science center giving tree helps underserved kids with STEM learning
Homewood Science Center and Restoration Ministries are teaming up to get science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) toys into the hands of underserved children in the area.
Pop’s Snack Shop brings family-friendly sweet shop to downtown Homewood
Pop’s Snack Shop in Homewood is now open, andowners Richard and Rita Gavin hope theirclassic candy helps customersconnect with their inner kid.
Gloria Jean’s coffee shop opens in Homewood
From left, store manager Renee Gebert and shift supervisor Sarah Wilcek are ready to greet customers on Thursday, Dec. 12, at the new Gloria Jean’s Coffee Shop, 18322 Governors Highway. Gebert said the shop held its soft opening on Saturday, Dec. 6. The grand opening date has not been set,[Read More…]
Grape & Grain sold, begins transition to Culture
Grape & Grain is under new management, and the new owners say their vision will build upon the accomplishments of previous owner Bill Frank. The sale of the business and building closed Friday, Dec. 6, with Urban Leegacy LLC taking over the reins of the popular drinking and entertainment establishment[Read More…]
Shopping at Repeat Boutique helps support Grand Prairie
Repeat Boutique volunteers, from left, Maureen Guger,Eileen Anderson, Trudy Wallerstedt, Rosita Baruela andBarb Creal work at the resale shop that provides support for Grand Prairie Services, a nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Odd snowflake spotters report findings Saturday
More than half a dozen successful snowflake spotters stopped by Homewood village hall on Saturday to report their findings and collect their prize.
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