The Feast of the Goat Queen, organized by Rabid Brewing, proved once again to be a delightful spectacle of costumes, new beers, live goats, live wrestling and music, exotic entertainment and more. On July 27, attendees of all sorts reveled in the whimsical atmosphere outside Rabid Brewing on Bretz Drive[Read More…]
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A Life Well-Lived: Anita N. Lebowitz
Anita Novick Lebowitz never did anything halfway. Whether it was running a business, organizing charity events, or falling in love – once Anita made a commitment of any kind, she was all-in. When she met David Lebowitz on a blind date in the fall of 1953, she was a junior[Read More…]
St. Andrew Church holds final service
The service at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Homewood on Sunday, June 23, was one filled with gratitude, memories and a few parting tears as the congregation marked its final meeting. Lake South District Superintendent Audrea Nanabray of the United Methodist Church Northern Illinois Conference performed the rite of[Read More…]
Vietnam veteran embarks on a life changing Honor Flight
Honor Flight 115 took off from Chicago’s Midway Airport around 4 a.m. on June 19 with 109 Vietnam War veterans, including Homewood resident James Claydon. Since 2008, Honor Flight Chicago has been offering veterans a chance to reflect on their time of service and share memories with others who also[Read More…]
Flossmoor celebrates 4th of July and marks its centennial year
As Flossmoor’s Fourth of July Parade unfolded, it was not just a celebration of our nation’s Independence Day but also a display of unity and togetherness for a community celebrating its 100th anniversary. “This event is a testament to our village’s rich history,” Mayor Michelle Nelson said. “It’s a celebration[Read More…]
‘It’s the sauce!’ — Aurelio’s Pizza celebrates 65 years of memories in every bite
When Joseph Aurelio Jr. opened the doors to his four-table Italian eatery in August 1959 on Ridge Road in Homewood, his dream was to specialize in serving the thin-crust pizza made from recipes that have been in the Aurelio family for generations. This year Joe Jr.’s son, Joe Aurelio, who[Read More…]
Dunning’s 4th annual Battle of the Chefs to raise money for iCanDream Center
The fourth annual Battle of Chefs, a live cooking competition, will take place in front of Dunning’s Market & Deli in downtown Flossmoor on the evening of Saturday, July 27. Proceeds will be donated to the iCanDream Center, a nonprofit organization in Tinley Park that empowers kids with autism and[Read More…]
Youth baseball, softball bring in the centennial in Flossmoor
Flossmoor celebrated 100 years on the diamond. Youth softball and baseball teams played exhibition games on the Flossmoor Park Bronco field as part of the town’s centennial event Thursday. “When we saw that it was the 100-year anniversary, knowing that baseball has been such a part of the community for[Read More…]
Huzzah! Vintage baseball a highlight of Flossmoor centennial
For a moment Thursday, Flossmoor residents experienced a taste of the sporting world of pre-Civil War America. A vintage baseball game was part of the town’s centennial celebration Thursday, June 20. The Flossmoor Whistlestoppers and the Deep River Grinders from Hobart, Indiana, played a game under 1858 rules on the[Read More…]
Riders for Jackie’s Warriors raise more than $6,000 for dementia research
The second “Warrior Ride” to support the Jackie’s Warriors Foundation began bright and early on June 7. The biggest obstacle the riders faced was not the distance, but the wind. Jackie’s Warriors started in 2022 to honor Jackie Frangella. Jackie’s husband, Art Frangella, and son, Brian Frangella, witnessed Jackie’s struggles[Read More…]
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