Golf has been an important part of the Homewood-Flossmoor community for more than 120 years. Flossmoor owes its existence to the sport. But golf has had its ups and downs over the years. In 2019, the owners of Calumet Country Club entered into a contract to sell the historic golf[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
Flossmoor Station family recalls challenges of a quarter century in business
Starting a new business is a huge, time-consuming undertaking. Having a baby is a huge, time-consuming undertaking. Carolyn Armstrong did both — at the same time. While celebrating the 25th anniversary of Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery owners Armstrong and her husband, Dean, sat with Dean’s brother, George, and his[Read More…]
Hidden Gem adding participation cap this year; early registration deal ends this weekend
Runners who want to beat the cap and the price bump might want to register for the second annual HIdden Gem Half Marathon this weekend. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11. Organizers introduced a capacity limit on the race this year in order to ensure a good experience for[Read More…]
H-F musicians, listeners enjoy comeback after long pandemic limitations
BSW: Four local women open new cosmetics store in downtown Homewood
From left, Katrina Brown, Kim King, Mia Jennings and Tiara Jackson. Brown, King, Jackson and Latanya Tharpe (not pictured) are owners of BSW Cosmetics, which opened July 3 in downtown Homewood. Jackson said Jennings is a businesswoman-in-training. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Four local entreprenuers held the grand opening on July 3 of[Read More…]
Bring Your Own Bucket: Homewood to host composting event on July 24
Homewood Events Manager Allisa Opyd at the farmers market on Saturday, July 3, promoting a community composting event set for July 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at village hall. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Homewood will host its first composting event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 24, in an[Read More…]
Legislature spares local governments from further revenue cut
Local government leaders statewide probably are breathing easier after the Illinois Legislature last week did not follow through on a proposed cut to the Local Government Distributive Fund. The budget passed Monday, May 31, leaves intact the 6.06% rate of LGDF revenue shared with local governments. Homewood, Flossmoor and Hazel[Read More…]
SSFS offers fun, safe way to dance away domestic violence
South Suburban Family Shelter will offer area residents a chance to get outside and show their moves with its Dancing Away Domestic Violence fundraiser from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 26. The socially distanced dance party at Martin Square in downtown Homewood will feature Linda Mines from Dawn’s Dancin’ Deevas[Read More…]
District 153 board says farewell to influential member Greg Lawrence
The Homewood School District 153 Board of Education gathers around outgoing member Greg Lawrence, who holds a copy of a resolution honoring his service to the district. Front row, from left, Ron Zinnerman, new member Broderick Booth, Deb Havighorst, Lawrence, President Shelly Marks, Ashanti Bethea. Back row, from left, Jim[Read More…]
Some H-F organizations plan to keep mask requirements in spite of new CDC guidance (free content)
On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued updated guidance on mask-wearing. The agency eased the mask recommendation for those who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 . “Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in any setting, except where[Read More…]