Believe it or not, Flossmoor’s downtown clocks had their own “Back to the Future” moment more than 35 years ago. Mayor Paul Braun said the timepieces in Flossmoor’s clock tower were rendered inoperable during a 1981 thunderstorm.
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Homewood Fall Fest and Chili Cook-Off to feature ‘Pets on Parade’ benefit auction
Fall is chili time, and that means it’s time to taste the best chili area chefs can concoct. Homewood 16th annual Homewood Fall Fest will take place on Martin Avenue in downtown Homewood from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16.
Labor of Love: Siam Thai Restaurant
Noi Monaikul majored in science in college and had plans to go into nursing, but her love of cooking sent her in another direction. (The fourth of four stories in honor of Labor Day)
Bottle & Bottega’s ‘au naturel’ painting party benefits prostate cancer research
To mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Bottle & Bottega, 2009 Ridge Road in Homewood, is hosting a male nude model paint night Friday, Sept. 15, to benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF). The model will be at the 7 to 10 p.m. party as a way “to take ladies’ night[Read More…]
Homewood to consider selling land to developers
At their regular board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 12, Homewood trustees will consider selling three parcels of land at the northwest corner of Halsted and 175th streets that would enable redevelopment of the property. Two developers are involved in the purchase. One developer, GMX, plans to build restaurants on the site. [Read More…]
Labor of Love: Masters Plus Tutoring
MASTERs Plus Tutoring Program, at 18354 Governors Highway in Cherry Creek Plaza, came from Zena Smith’s experiences helping others. (The third of four stories in honor of Labor Day)
MWRD’s massive stones, flood project mean dry homes near H-F
For starters, let’s talk about the big slabs of limestone — they are officially known as J-hook pieces — that are being used to rebuild Cherry Creek as it meanders north from Homewood-Flossmoor High School. This summer, drivers along Governors Highway have seen stacks of stone at the staging area for the[Read More…]
IJP’s annual Block Party Fundraiser is Sept. 23
The Infant Jesus of Prague Parish in Flossmoor is hosting its annual Block Party Fundraiser from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, on the church grounds, Douglas Avenue at Flossmoor Road. Organizing chair Carlo Gozzi said the event will have something for all ages, including games for kids,[Read More…]
Labor of Love: The Villager Card & Gift Shop
Valerie Warnsby, owner of The Villager Card & Gift Shop in downtown Flossmoor, is one of those fortunate people who can say they are living their dream. (The second of four stories in honor of Labor Day)
GSU shows works of Klement, Ramirez at Visual Arts Gallery
Governors State University is hosting an artists’ showcase “Body and Spirit” featuring the works of Vera Klement and Dan Ramirez. The free exhibit is on display through Sept. 30 in the Visual Arts Gallery on the campus in University Park. The gallery at Governors State University is committed to creating[Read More…]
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