The Hidden Gem Half Marathon swept through Flossmoor this weekend. With a thousand runners taking on the 13.1-mile course, the event drew residents from all corners of the village, along with special touches from the Ballantrae neighborhood. As participants traversed the tree-lined streets, residents in the Ballantrae neighborhood lined Dunfries[Read More…]
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The Gem 2023: Braeburn, Brassie residents offer holiday joy to Gem runners
Flossmoor’s 4th annual Hidden Gem Half Marathon may be 13.1 miles long, but the race’s highest point — literally and figuratively — was at Mile Nine where Brassie and Braeburn avenues meet. This stretch includes Flossmoor’s biggest hill (on Braeburn) and a troupe of dedicated neighborhood volunteers who came together[Read More…]
The Gem 2023: Flossmoor Hills residents help energize runners from across the country
Note: This story is part of a series looking at the 2023 Hidden Gem Half Marathon from various perspectives in Flossmoor. Runners from around the nation sprinted through Flossmoor’s historic roads, viewing the village’s tree-lined streets, vintage homes, parks, and prideful community members during the Hidden Gem Half Marathon on[Read More…]
State of Faith: Pastor says ‘God’s chosen us’ to create new church
Pastor Keitric Emory of Flossmoor is serving as the first pastor of the newly organized Abundant Grace United Church of Christ at 18200 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Emory had served as an associate pastor at Covenant Church of Christ for 10 years before being named pastor of Faith United Protestant Church in Park Forest. He[Read More…]
Special wish granted to Tori Maszak of Homewood
Tori Maszak of Homewood was the guest of honor at a celebratory party for the 12-year-old hosted by Make-A-Wish Illinois on Sunday, Aug. 13. “We’re celebrating this wonderful young lady,” Make-A-Wish volunteer Catherine Dixon told the audience gathered at the Irwin Center in Homewood. Make-A-Wish’s goal is fulfilling a child’s[Read More…]
Three south suburban legislators say progress is being made on policing
Despite slow progress, three local legislators say they see things happening on issues around community policing issues. U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, Illinois Rep. Deborah Meyers-Martin, who represents sections of Homewood and Flossmoor in the Illinois House, and Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, who[Read More…]
Grown Up Night returns with a big splash
As the sun began to set on Aug. 4, grown-ups started arriving at 7 p.m. at the Splash Pad for the free annual grown-up night event. The night was filled with live music, games such as cornhole, Jenga, and life size checkers. Wiley’s Grill had food available for purchase. Water[Read More…]
Homewood and Flossmoor community fills the stands of White Sox game
It was Homewood-Flossmoor day at White Sox stadium on Sunday, July 30. Community members filled the stands after purchasing tickets from the village of Homewood at reduced prices. Before the Chicago White Sox took on the Cleveland Guardians, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson and Homewood Village Trustee Jay Heiferman were introduced[Read More…]
State of Faith: New church community praying at former St. Paul’s Church
Two congregations have come together to organize a new church they’ve named Abundant Grace Church of Christ in Homewood. The former St. Paul Community Church at 18200 Dixie Highway, will be getting a new sign out front announcing this new name. he members of St. Paul Community Church in Homewood[Read More…]
Local NCJW section honors Gloria Lippert for embodying ideals of founder Hannah Solomon
When Debra Borodkin presented the Hannah G. Solomon Award to Gloria Lippert of Flossmoor on Tuesday evening, Aug. 1, she noted how rare the honor is. “Gloria, you are the ultimate volunteer. This is the highest honor the National Council of Jewish Women offers,” she said. “As you know, you[Read More…]