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There has been a sign on the door of Homewood Brewing for months that said, “Nope. We’re not open yet. Good things take time,” an indication of the community’s anticipation of the event. On Friday, Oct. 18, the “nope” turned to “yep” as the ceremonial ribbon cutting was held and the doors[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting a free women’s pajama party aimed at sharing information about women’s cancer and heart health. PJs, Popcorn and Girl Talk is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, at Emagine movie theater, 19965 LaGrange Road in Frankfort. Attendees are encouraged to[Read More…]
Walk Walton. The annual Homewood Science Center fest and fundraiser will be at Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $5 for adults, $10 for kids and free for seniors. Click here to register. Activities will include: Deadline for Haunted Homewood Halloween House Decorating Contest. Registration for[Read More…]
Blue Pearl Candle, a candle shop and candle bar in downtown Homewood, officially celebrated its grand opening with the village of Homewood on Friday, Oct. 17. Blue Pearl owner Kim Rowe said she was “beyond happy” because moving her business to the downtown area has long been a goal of[Read More…]
The Flossmoor Police Department on Saturday released the name of a Riverdale teen who has been charged with armed robbery after allegedly stealing personal items and a vehicle from a woman Thursday afternoon, Oct. 17. Jhamier L. Weatherspoon, 18, of Riverdale was charged by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office[Read More…]
The Homewood Board of Trustees approved a planned development that will allow Apparel Redefined to move its headquarters to the village and build a production plant for its custom clothing business on 175th Street. The company’s facility will be on 6.38-acre site at 1313-1351 W. 175th St. The land is[Read More…]
The Homewood-Flossmoor girls volleyball team is playing with confidence this season. Some of it comes from a overall 25-6 record and a SouthWest Suburban Conference tally of 7 – 0. Some comes from winning eight straight and 16 of the last 17. Some comes from being an experienced team full[Read More…]
Fall Tree Planting in Flossmoor. Volunteers are invited to help with the village’s annual fall tree planting project from 8 to 11 a.m. Meet up at Flossmoor Village Hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Volunteers should bring a shovel, work gloves, closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Anyone under age 16 must[Read More…]
Pickleball supporters came, armed with facts and figures and feedback, to the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District board meeting Oct. 15 hoping the commissioners would recognize that attempts at improving the pickleball experience have left much to be desired. They also told commissioners that pickleball is the most popular sport today, and[Read More…]
It was an outpouring of love and support for Homewood’s Cancer Support Center by survivors, their families and friends at CSC’s Pink-A-Poo Walk Sunday, Oc. 13. More than 350 people registered for the walk, the CSC’s annual fundraiser. They met at the CSC parking lot and listened to words of[Read More…]
