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…]
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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…]
Prairie State College meeting financial challenges on ‘tight’ budget
Colleges and universities across Illinois are facing tough financial decisions becauseof declining state support, but the president of Prairie State College (PSC) isconfident the school can meet the challenge. Terri Winfree, president of PSC, acknowledges the school’s estimated $59.4 millionoverall budget is “very tight” but she believes the community college[Read More…]
Sue Bertram steps down from park board after 23 years of service
Sue Bertram of Flossmoor, a member of the Homewood-Flossmoor Park Districtboard of trustees for 23 years, said good-bye at the Jan. 19 park board meeting. She was first elected to the board in May 1993. She served two consecutive six-yearterms, and then a two-year term. In 2007, Bertram was elected[Read More…]
H-F grad Jason Benetti gets to call the games for the White Sox
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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