You don’t need be a beer aficionado to enjoy Peach Front Property, described as a big sweet, fruity, hoppy beer now being served at Homewood Brewing Co. and Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery. The Double West Coast IPA beer was produced jointly by Cam Horn, brewmaster at Homewood Brewing, and[Read More…]
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The Drama Group closes the curtain on applying for National Endowment for the Arts grants
If President Donald Trump has his way, the National Endowment for the Arts will be DOA in 2026, according to his proposed budget for 2026, which he released to Congress on May 2. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is one of several organizations on the current administration’s chopping[Read More…]
When your chickens come home to roost … in Homewood
Why did the chicken cross the road? If you ask anyone who attended Homewood Library’s May 10 event featuring urban chicken consultant Jennifer Murtoff, the answer to that question might be “to get to Homewood.” Homewood is one of the few villages in the South Suburbs where it is legal[Read More…]
Former South Suburban Humane Society space provides homeless dogs with a new leash on life
Thanks to a group of dedicated leaders and volunteers, the South Suburban Humane Society’s former adoption center at 2207 W. 183rd Street in Homewood re-opened its doors with new owners, a new name (Fido’s Landing) and a new mission (finding foster homes for homeless dogs to prepare them for adoption).[Read More…]
Artist to discuss Field Rotation during May 15 program
Artist Mary Miss, designer of the piece Field Rotation placed on the campus of Governors State University, will discuss the project during a presentation and reception May 15. The discussion will be led by Jeff Stevenson, curator of the National Manilow Sculpture Park (the Nate) at GSU. The free event[Read More…]
GovState celebrates Sandy the therapy dog’s retirement
Sandy the therapy dog, a well-loved staff member at Governors State University, had a retirement party on April 22. Though she didn’t say much, Sandy seemed to enjoy the party in the GovState library. She made her rounds, trying to give attention to everyone in attendance, and ensured she[Read More…]
Stepping out: Talented H-F Steppers win another title
If you’ve ever been to a step show, you’ve felt the energy, gotten caught up in the rhythm, seen the precision moves and felt the joy and pride of the steppers on stage. If you’re a member of the Divine 9, you also probably got a little nostalgic. Stepping is[Read More…]
Maple Tree Inn at 50: A family recipe for success
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…]
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…]
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