Crashing. Banging. Clanging. At all hours of the day and night. Especially at night, when noise from the trains in our midst jars us from a good night’s sleep.Welcome to warm weather nights in Homewood and Flossmoor. Last fall, after a group of Flossmoor residents protested to the village board[Read More…]
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Big leagues or little leagues, Homewood Bat Co. hopes players swing ‘H’ bats
When the Chicago Cubs’ Addison Russell hit a two-run home run March 7 in a spring training game, it was a good moment for a new Homewood business. A photo by Chris Sweda of Russell’s swing was published on a newspaper website, and it clearly shows the concentric swooping “H” logo of Homewood Bat Company.[Read More…]
Traffic signals at Meijer complex likely to be working next month
Get ready for one more traffic stop along Vollmer Road. With the addition of traffic signals in front of the soon-to-be-open Meijer superstore, the straight shot between Governors Highway and Crawford Avenue is about to end. Traffic lights at the main entrance to the Meijer complex were installed last[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Accompanies President Obama on Historic Cuba Trip
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) is traveling today, March 20, with President Obama as part of his historic trip to Cuba to further diplomatic and trade relations with the island nation. The congresswoman is a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Kelly, whose 2nd Congressional district includes the largest inland[Read More…]
After 350 million years, what’s Thornton Quarry’s future?
If you do an online search for “Thornton Quarry tour,” here’s what comes up: “The Village of Thornton, in conjunction with the quarry owner, offers two tours a year, on the first Saturday of the month in June and October. There is a $20 charge. Participants must be at least[Read More…]
Chef Dominique: Down-to-earth but with a big vision
So how does an esteemed French chef, who has cooked in some of the finest restaurants in France and Chicago, find himself in the little town of Homewood? Some might say he’s crazy, while others would argue he’s found the best kept secret in the South Suburbs. Chef Dominique Tougne[Read More…]
Budget proposals outline capital spending in Flossmoor next year
Flossmoor’s shopping list for the coming year includes two dump trucks, fire department air packs, a pair of squad cars, a heavy duty laser printer and new financial software. As village officials prepare the new municipal budget, it’s time to assess those items, big and small, that are used to[Read More…]
Homewood combines two committees in attempt to streamline government
Homewood trustees approved several measures Tuesday, March 22, that will enable a merger of two village review boards, the Plan Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The seven-member combined board will be known as the Planning and Zoning Commission. Village Economic Development Director Tom Vander Woude told trustees[Read More…]
Pitching ace John Ely serving as manager of Southland Vikings
Former major league pitcher John Ely is returning to the South Suburbs this spring to instill the best of the game as manager of the Southland Vikings. Having been with several major league baseball teams during his career, Ely has great insights and experience to offer the 28 collegiate players[Read More…]
Era of great beer arrives and it’s good to be alive
It was beer heaven, or maybe the closest we’ll get to that exalted state. Along the walls of the spanking new Dolphin Lake Clubhouse, 10 craft brewers were handing out their product – hoppy ales, crisp lagers and porters that could make a grown man cry. Holding their pint glasses,[Read More…]
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