As part of our coverage of Flossmoor’s centennial, the Chronicle has conducted interviews with several of the village’s long-time residents to add their stories to the village’s story. Al Wagner has lived his whole life in Flossmoor. He was raised at 2709 Flossmoor Road, a house built in 1889, which[Read More…]
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Encouragement, support helped pair finish ‘Fit Body Challenge’
As a new year approaches, there will be New Year’s resolutions made to get in shape. That was and still is the motivation for Marion Wells of Flossmoor and Michelle Manuel of Homewood, who met at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club’s Fit Body Challenge in January. “I guess it[Read More…]
Kids production of ‘Wonka’ raises money for diabetes research
Eight-year-old Oliver Calderon said to his friends: “Let’s put on a play!” And so, on Friday evening, Nov. 22, 18 kids under the age of 10 took to the stage of the Flossmoor Community House to the delight of their family and friends to present their version of “Wonka.” And[Read More…]
Column: A Tribute to Homewood Stories’ Karen O’Donnell: Love was in the room
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, friends and family members of Homewood Stories’ creator Dr. Karen O’Donnell gathered in the main room of the Flossmoor Community Center to pay tribute to the woman who had enticed many of them to plow through a polar vortex in January 2014 to attend the show’s[Read More…]
Gress Chiropractic marks 40 years of offering relief
When someone is hurting, chiropractor Dr. William Gress may be the person who can offer relief. Over his 40-year career in Homewood, he has helped thousands. Gress’s hands-on work has him improving patients health by examining and realigning joints of the spine and extremities, and assessing how their connection to[Read More…]
Curling comes to the H-F Ice Arena
Most people have seen curling played in competition at the Winter Olympics. It’s a fascinating sport with players using brooms to smooth the way for a stone to travel across a rink and slide into a target area. Now the Homewood-Flossmoor Ice Arena is offering residents the chance to learn[Read More…]
Gress Chiropractic marks 40 years of offering relief
When someone is hurting, chiropractor Dr. William Gress may be the person who can offer relief. Over his 40-year career in Homewood, he has helped thousands. Gress’s hands-on work has him improving patients health by examining and realigning joints of the spine and extremities, and assessing how their connection to[Read More…]
Curling comes to the H-F Ice Arena
Most people have seen curling played in competition at the Winter Olympics. It’s a fascinating sport with players using brooms to smooth the way for a stone to travel across a rink and slide into a target area. Now the Homewood-Flossmoor Ice Arena is offering residents the chance to learn[Read More…]
Chronicle partner: Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
Over the past decade, Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has transformed into a state-of-the-art healthcare facility, expanding its services and infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of Chicago’s Southland, including the Homewood-Flossmoor community. The hospital has made significant investments in advanced medical technologies, including cutting-edge diagnostics and minimally invasive surgical techniques,[Read More…]
Chronicle partner: Ravisloe Country Club
In the past 10 years, Ravisloe Country Club has undergone a series of impressive transformations and advancements. Our golf operations have flourished, drawing in more customers and enhancing the overall experience with improved facilities and programs. Similarly, our banquet operations have expanded significantly, hosting over 50 weddings per year along[Read More…]
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