Author: Eric Crump

First responders, soldier honored at Hidden Gem on Sept. 11

The running of the second Hidden Gem Half Marathon on Sept. 11 coincided with the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York; Washington, D.C.; and Pennsylvania. The memory of that tragedy was present during the event. One visible reminder was an American flag that made its way through[Read More…]

Panel discussion Saturday to address stigma of mental illness

Mental illness is difficult enough to deal with, but social stigma associated with it compounds the problem, according to Tiara Jackson, co-owner of Beauty Starts Within Cosmetics in downtown Homewood. BSW, in partnership with NoStigmas, a nonprofit support network for people experiencing mental illnesses, will host a panel discussion from[Read More…]

Porch Fest

Come out and listen to musicians at Porch Fest

Porch Fest is back. It will be a day of music in Homewood and Flossmoor on Saturday, Aug. 28, when performers entertain as part of Porch Fest. Porch Fest organizers released a map and lineup for the event on Saturday, Aug. 28. Seven homeowners have offered their porches from noon[Read More…]

Demolition of former Triumph Building about to begin with some disruptions to parking, traffic

The former Triumph Building is about to come down, with demolition scheduled to start Monday, Aug. 16. Demolition could take a month or more. Downtown businesses will remain open and accessible during demolition and construction, according to Village Manager Jim Marino, but some temporary street closures might disrupt traffic occasionally[Read More…]

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