Jason Benetti, a 2001 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, announced alot of baseball games as a student broadcaster for WHFH-FM radio. It turns out itwas good practice for his new role as TV announcer for the Chicago White Sox. “It’s awesome, really awesome,” Benetti said Wednesday when the White Soxannounced[Read More…]
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Welcoming but bullet proof: Homewood’s new cannabis dispensary balances security, comfort
After nearly a year of development and a three-month build-out, the Windy City Cannabis dispensary is set to open in Homewood on Jan. 4, according to company officials. WCC officials believe their dispensary at 1137 175th St. has achieved a challenging balancing act: It must be secure enough to meet[Read More…]
A coach at heart: ‘Marvelous Marv’ continues to lead
On opening day for Homewood Baseball & Softball this year, one of the ceremonial first pitches was high and inside. But it was pretty good for an octogenerian arm. The pitcher was Marvin Austin, who was given the first-pitch honor for his role as one of the founders of little[Read More…]
Homewood joins land bank to address vacant buildings
When Bogart’s Charhouse ceased operations at 18225 Dixie Highway a few years ago, it created a significant hole in Homewood’s downtown commercial landscape, and a tangle of red tape has thwarted efforts to redevelop the site. But Homewood has a new tool for dealing with impediments to development that could[Read More…]
District 153 board believes Millennium School closing will have positive revenue and learning outcomes
Closing Homewood’s Millennium School was a tough decision for District 153 school board members, but they are confident students will adjust well to the restructured schools next year. “We have to make a choice tonight, and as we have always done, we have to put the students first,” Board President[Read More…]
H-F Park Board opens application process for commissioner vacancy
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is accepting applications from Homewood and Flossmoor residents who are interested in serving on the board. Commissioner Sue Bertram is stepping down after 26 years on the board. Her last meeting will be Jan. 19. The person chosen to fill the vacancy will serve from February[Read More…]
Debris, blown-out windows are evidence of fire that gutted Flossmoor house
All was quiet on Hagen Lane the morning after fire gutted a yellow brick house on the tree-lined Flossmoor street. Three fir trees, unharmed by the fire, stood tall against a cloudless blue sky. Bushes outside the house were still covered with Halloween decorations. Behind them, construction workers boarded up windows that[Read More…]
Hands from the Heartland to hold final meeting of the year
Hands from the Heartland will be holding its final meeting of the year at 10 a.m. Saturday, and homeless veterans will be warmer this winter for their efforts. The group will spend two hours knitting or crotcheting woolen items that will be provided to homeless veterans from the region who[Read More…]
Authors to discuss writing process at PWN luncheon
What Is Your Story? An accomplished panel of published authors will discuss how they found their story at the annual Professional Women’s Network Smart Chicks Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 8. The event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Balagio, 17501 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Panelists include Sara Eckel, author[Read More…]
TALK to host spoken word concert on Saturday
The art of the spoken word will be on display Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m. at St. Paul Community Church on Dixie Highway in Homewood. Theatre Arts Leadership Kouncil (TALK) will host “Spoken Effect,” a spoken word festival featuring poetry, short stories, dramatic readings, rap, and open mic offerings.[Read More…]