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Flossmoor Trustree George Lofton, with arms raised, and his wife, Felecia, far left, along with Ballantrae Neighborhood Watch Captain Les Rodgers, left, cheer on the runners. (Jalyn Edwards/H-F Chronicle)

The Gem 2023: Ballantrae neighborhood adds sparkle to Flossmoor’s Hidden Gem Half Marathon

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…]

Flossmoor Hill students Imani Green, left, with her brother Camilo Green cheering oncoming runners. (Nuha Abdessalam/H-F Chronicle)

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…]

Tori Maszak, center, enjoys the music at her Make-A-Wish party Aug, 13 with her great-grandparents Sandra and Robert Maszak of Homewood. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)

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…]

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