In the volatile restaurant industry, few places attract a following that lasts for more than a few years, much less generations, but Maple Tree Inn in Homewood has earned that distinction, despite having to face challenges that would force many chefs to hang up their toques and close their doors[Read More…]
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Carey’s legacy: A safer Homewood Fire Department
Along a wall outside the classroom in the Brian Carey Training Center there are framed reminders of the loss Homewood Fire Department experienced on March 30, 2010, when young firefighter/paramedic Brian Carey was killed in a fire. There is a letter of condolence from the Chicago Fire Department, one from[Read More…]
Homewood artist paints a watercolor world
For Homewood artist Tom Francesconi, the seed that grew and blossomed into his career as a watercolor artist was planted long ago and without his realizing it. “I was introduced to watercolor by my uncle, who was from California,” Francesconi said. “Every year, he would send my mother, his sister,[Read More…]
Culinary and live music event to raise money for Ingalls Foundation
At least seven chefs, a wide range of South Suburban businesses, the band Return2Soul, and singer Keya Trammell are set to star in Heart & Soul at the UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Flossmoor Family Care Center in Flossmoor on Friday, Feb. 28, from 7 to 10 p.m. The event will raise money[Read More…]
Flossmoor Art Council to screen film on Black icons Hunt, Wells
The new Flossmoor Art Council will hold its first public event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in FCC Community House, 847 Hutchison Road. The event will include a showing of “The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument to Ida B. Wells.” The film’s title refers to “The[Read More…]
Tea party is a chance to brush up on etiquette
A tea party – how charming! Come for the small bites and desserts, and a few etiquette lessons, too! The Homewood Public Library had a dozen girls ages 5 to 9 attend the Tea Party and Charm School event on Feb. 10. They arrived at the party in their fancy[Read More…]
Three Black women honor the legacies of family, colleagues
This Black History Month, the spotlight shines on three outstanding women representing the South Suburbs in Cook County positions. Donna Miller was first elected 6th District Cook County Commissioner in 2018 and won re-election in 2022. Monica Gordon first won election as 5th District Cook County Commissioner in 2022. The[Read More…]
‘HF’s Got Talent’ a showcase for school’s dancers, musicians and singers
In 2004, Chicago’s own Jennifer Hudson got her start at a “little” talent competition called “American Idol.” At Thursday’s “H-F’s Got Talent’’ competition, Homewood-Flossmoor High School students got their own chance at stardom and a $100 prize. Despite competing school-related events and rainy weather, about 300 students attended this year’s[Read More…]
Moonstruck: Flossmoor Lunar New Year Celebration a time for renewal, family
Molly Deugaw celebrated her first Lunar New Year when she was in college. Her roommate, who was from Hong Kong, introduced her to the centuries-old holiday that is celebrated by some 1.5 billion people all over the world. Deugaw, a member of the Community Relations Commission, has been celebrating the[Read More…]
Coyote Run sets record number of golf rounds
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Coyote Run Golf Course in Flossmoor set a record in 2024 with 40,261 rounds of golf played. That is a 6.4% increase over 2023, according to Tom Denklau, course manager. The golf season stretched from Feb. 3 to Dec. 30. Denklau said the course was open[Read More…]