Four months ago, Willie Partee welcomed his son, Deandre, into the world, but within weeks, that happy experience was followed by a succession of heartbreaking experiences, starting with the sudden death of Deandre’s mother, who suffered an aneurism. Almost at the same time, the Bellwood man’s car broke down and[Read More…]
Author: Eric Crump
Storm drops little snow, brings much wind, cold
A winter storm Thursday and Friday delivered much less snow than was earlier predicted, though it was enough to give the area a white blanket in time for Christmas. Homewood received 2.6 inches of snow as of 7 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service. That’s enough snow to[Read More…]
Winfrey sisters smash their own record in Toys for Tots fundraiser
Kayla and Mara Winfrey have outdone themselves in their quest to make youngsters happy at Christmastime. The sisters held their 19th annual hot chocolate fundraiser on Friday, Dec. 16. They said they have topped the previous year’s total donations every year since they raised $50 the first year, when they[Read More…]
Hanukkah Night 1: Charles Zurek serves as community candlelighter
The first night of Hanukkah was frigid, but the Flossmoor Community Relations Commission helped keep the crowd warm inside by serving hot chocolate and candy canes before the menorah-lighting ceremony began at 5 p.m. The ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 18, began the two-week stretch in which both Hanukkah and Kwanzaa[Read More…]
The Weeks | Dec. 18
WEATHER WATCH It’s still early, so things could change, but the forecast for Thursday through Saturday calls for the possibility of a foot of snow, nasty winds and plunging temperatures. It might be a good time to review the state’s Winter Weather Preparedness Guide. DEMOCRACY WATCH Help and information gets easier[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Christmas drive brings joy to families in need
Santa’s workshop was in full swing at Marian Catholic High School on Tuesday, Dec. 13, as the entire student body and many staff members organized and then delivered thousands of Christmas gifts, food items, toiletries and household goods to south suburban Chicago families in need. Through its annual Christmas Drive,[Read More…]
District 153 PTA benefit at Chipotle Wednesday
If you’re feeling out of time as the holiday approaches, the District 153 PTA has a solution — get your meal between 4 and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, from Chipotle Restaurant, 17700 Halsted St. in Homewood. Order ahead or present the coupon to apply the sale to the[Read More…]
Village vehicles light up Flossmoor in annual parade
The third annual Flossmoor Holiday Lights Parade got some help with seasonal ambience Thursday, Dec. 15, as some vigorous snow flurries arrived just before the parade was about to start. “It’s like a Flossmoor snow globe,” Mayor Michelle Nelson noted. The parade was launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic,[Read More…]
Webergs’ Wonka scene adds whimsy to holidays
‘Tis the season for decorations. Flossmoor neighborhoods are glowing. There are reindeer, sleighs, Santas and elves, big and small, adding brightness and cheer to the village. But there’s only one Wonka. Andy and Lilly Weberg have created an elaborate, animated scene based on the characters and scenes from the 1971[Read More…]
The Weeks | Dec. 11
ENVIRONMENT WATCH There’s a new way for H-F residents to get involved and make a difference for environmental sustainability and justice. The Southland Committee of the Nordson Green Earth Foundation met Saturday, Dec. 10, at Wiley’s Grill in Flossmoor. The foundation is fairly new. It was founded last year[Read More…]
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