Don Goff was passionate about the South Suburbs. “Passion” is a word that comes up repeatedly in conversations about Mr. Goff, of Homewood, who died Aug. 22 at the age of 85.
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Homewood welcomes autumn with annual Fall Fest array of family activities
The 15th annual Homewood Fall Fest will celebrate the change of season from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event the popular Chili Cook-off, the third annual Scarecrow Contest, PopUp Science, live music, food, a pumpkin patch, a magic act, a movie for kids and more.
Lawn shaming letter results in fun project, support for anti-bullying program
Late in July, Leslie Bolser received a letter admonishing her for the state of her South Ashland Avenue home’s lawn. At first, she felt angry and embarrassed, but then she and several friends turned the situation into something positive: a mown lawn, a donation to a good cause and a[Read More…]
District 161 board hears audience’s pitch for Pitcock at Parker
Residents brought concerns over last week’s administrative shakeup at Parker Junior High School to Monday’s Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education committee meeting. Nearly 50 people attended the sometimes heated meeting, during which a number of residents peppered board members and administrators with questions and criticism on issues ranging from[Read More…]
Nathalie’s Interiors liquidation sale planned through September
Her shop’s new location never quite worked out, so Nathalie Goich is hanging up her retail hat after 17 years running Nathalie’s Interiors in downtown Homewood. Goich is conducting a liquidation sale at 2045 Ridge Road through September.
Homewood trustees authorize two new police officer positions to increase Halsted presence
Homewood trustees approved a budget amendment Tuesday, Aug. 23, that will enable the police department to add two patrol officer positions. Police Chief Bill Alcott said the request for new positions is in anticipation of greater demand on the department as a result of business expansion on Halsted Street.
Jazz at the market
Homewood Farmers Market has long included live music, but this summer, market Manager Kate Duff has added a musical second shift that has featured young local musicians. On Saturday, Aug. 13, a jazz combo led by Chris Denman, band instructor at Chicago Christian High School, kept market patrons entertained and[Read More…]
The Knowledge Exchange: 23 Years of cultivating lifelong learners
Something remarkable has been happening for the past 23 years in the South Suburbs. The Knowledge Exchange (TKE), often referred to as a “hidden gem,” starts its 24th year of learning when its fall session opens Sept. 16 at Governors State University (GSU).
Flossmoor making bid for more retail development near Meijer
Flossmoor’s Meijer superstore is sparking interest in further commercial development in the village’s southwest corner. The village is taking steps to bring in developers who will add more retail along Vollmer Road and Crawford Avenue.
H-F grad to be featured on national TV show Sunday
A local teen who started You Matter 2, a nonprofit organization that helps fight hunger, will be featured on national television on Sunday, Aug. 28.
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