The South Suburban Humane Society is closer to getting a new leash on life as construction began this spring on a new facility in Matteson. “This is my dream come true so I’ve been there more than I need to be, I’m sure. I just want to see each new[Read More…]
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Homewood Science Center marks 5 years with outdoor beer party
It’s time for an outdoor celebration, and the Homewood Science Center has the perfect idea – a fifth anniversary party with a focus on the science of brewing. The party-fundraiser, “Celebrating the Science of Brewing,” is set for 7 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, at Rabid Brewing, 17759[Read More…]
7/20/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BE A PARK EXPLORER – H-F Park District challenges you to visit as many of its 30 parks as you can by Sept. 6, and rate them by completing the online Park Explorers rating guide. Get points for answering questions; the top five explorers get a HFPD Parks Explorers shirt. [Read More…]
Local guitar legend inspires new generations
Retiring from Homewood Farmers Market, Kate Duff reflects on its rebuild
Homewood modernizes, reorganizes village code
Soon there will be no requirement to fasten your unattended horse in Homewood. Nor will there be any references to cattle passes in the village code. Provisions pertaining to both regulations were dropped when Homewood adopted an updated municipal code at the July 13 village board meeting. Village Manager Jim[Read More…]
The state of golf: A look at how courses are doing in the golfing Mecca of the South Suburbs
Golf has been an important part of the Homewood-Flossmoor community for more than 120 years. Flossmoor owes its existence to the sport. But golf has had its ups and downs over the years. In 2019, the owners of Calumet Country Club entered into a contract to sell the historic golf[Read More…]
Flossmoor Station family recalls challenges of a quarter century in business
Starting a new business is a huge, time-consuming undertaking. Having a baby is a huge, time-consuming undertaking. Carolyn Armstrong did both — at the same time. While celebrating the 25th anniversary of Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery owners Armstrong and her husband, Dean, sat with Dean’s brother, George, and his[Read More…]
Phillies claim championship in a festive finale to Flossmoor Baseball’s Bronco League season
The Phillies are the 2021 Flossmoor Baseball Bronco League champions. They bested the Yankees 11-10 Wednesday, July 14, in a back-and-forth game that lived up to the hype of the festivities surrounding it. Things were all knotted up at 6-6, and then again at 10-10 in the sixth following a[Read More…]
Hidden Gem adding participation cap this year; early registration deal ends this weekend
Runners who want to beat the cap and the price bump might want to register for the second annual HIdden Gem Half Marathon this weekend. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11. Organizers introduced a capacity limit on the race this year in order to ensure a good experience for[Read More…]
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