Note: This story is the fifth in a series from our annual Health & Wellness special section, first published in the April 1 print edition and sponsored by Franciscan Health. In January, Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC (SPI) opened its newest location in Olympia Fields. The clinic, at 3700 W.[Read More…]
Author: Quinton R. Arthur
Mental health referendum question to appear on ballots in Thornton Township
Reposted with permission from the Lansing Journal The Thornton Township Board voted Jan. 10 to approve a referendum for placement on ballots in the April 4 election, putting the decision to establish a mental health board in the hands of Thornton Township residents. Trustee Gerald Jones was absent for the[Read More…]
Pop Culture celebrates shop’s four years of providing gourmet popcorn
Homewood’s Pop Culture marked its four-year anniversary Oct. 8 by announcing a new flavor—Snake Bite, a spicy mix with Ghost Pepper. The gourmet popcorn shop’s owners, Carlos Smith and Kendall Jackson, have been friends since they were teenagers. This friendship continued into adulthood. They would meet once a year to[Read More…]
The Bistro on Sterling hosts second annual Joe Cairo Drive For Hope fundraiser
On Saturday, Aug. 20, The Bistro on Sterling restaurant in Flossmoor will host its second annual Joe Cairo Drive For Hope fundraiser to raise awareness on substance abuse. The event will take place at Coyote Run Golf Course, 800 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. The Bistro on Sterling owners Tracey and[Read More…]
Ivory Lofton celebrates 30 years in the fitness industry
Ivory Lofton, nutritionist and owner of Body By Ivory, a fitness facility, has improved the health and lives of his clients for three decades. For the past 12 years, Lofton has made Homewood his base of operations. Lofton admits he was always into health and fitness, starting from his days[Read More…]
Music veteran Jason Narducy will headline Homewood Arts Council fundraiser on Saturday
On Saturday, July 23, the Homewood Arts Council will host its annual fundraiser. The event will take place and the Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway. The non-profit has a network of artists in visual arts, media arts, literary arts, musical arts, theater arts and dance. The goal of the[Read More…]
You Matter 2 to host second annual Juneteenth Festival
The Juneteenth Festival is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s South Building parking lot. The festival will be preceded with a parade at 10 a.m. at Parker Junior High School. You Matter 2 is gearing up for their 2022 Juneteenth festival on June 19 at[Read More…]
Donna Brumfield uses storytelling for racial healing and reconciliation
Donna Brumfield is a south suburban resident with 20 years’ worth of experience focusing on racial healing and understanding as CEO of Smith-Brumfield Communications. She has cultivated diversity in workspaces and daily interactions through designing Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion education, training and programming. Her work spans educational, corporate and community[Read More…]
Flossmoor couple reflects on experience after appearance on ‘Shark Tank’
Quiante and Keithan Hedrick. (Provided photo) Keithan and Quiante Hedrick recently were featured on Shark Tank for their platform Candi, a social network that allows fans to chat with their favorite celebrities and influencers. The couple reflected on how their appearance on the show helped their business. Shark Tank is[Read More…]
Present history: The Conservatory and the tradition of Black-owned record stores
Chogie, left, and Tony Fields, owners of The Conservatory Vintage & Vinyl, celebrate the second anniversary of their shop in downtown Flossmoor. The store offers vinyl records, events and mid-century modern furnishings. (Andrew Burke-Stevenson/The Conservatory) Note: This Q&A is part of an occasional series linking today’s local Black-owned businesses to their[Read More…]