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Attalia Watson-Castro holds her nephew, Kainoa Watson, in one arm and a sign proclaiming her as the state champion wrestler in the 135-pound class in the other. Watson-Castro and her teammates received a lights-and-sirens escort from Interstate 80 to Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s North Building, arriving shortly before 9:30 p.m. Saturday.[Read More…]
Marcus Head on the set of his movie “Can’t Get Rite.” (Provided photo) Marcus Head, a 49-year-old resident of Florida, says his goal in life is to be the most famous person from Homewood. He’s used his career as a touring stand-up comedian to break into the entertainment industry. His[Read More…]
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decline, and ICU bed availability continues to rise, so Gov. J.B. Pritzker confirmed on Friday, Feb. 25, that the Illinois indoor mask requirement will end Monday, Feb. 28, at 12:01 a.m. Since the Pritzker announced on Feb. 9 the plan to lift the indoor[Read More…]
New business coming to former Office Max location. H-F wrestlers rule. Mask rules ease. Homewood Indoor Farmers Market returns Saturday.
INDOOR FARMERS MARKET – Homewood Indoor Farmers Market begins Saturday. From 8 a.m. to noon, visit the Marie Irwin Center to shop for fruits, veggies, handcrafted items, and more. Also enjoy live music and crafts. WALK THE FREEDOM TRAIL – Tread historic ground as Sand Ridge Nature Center hosts a[Read More…]
NO COOK NIGHT FOR COLLEGE – Support scholarships for local young people by dining at Flossmoor Station Brewery from 4 to 9 p.m. tonight. At the No Cook Night for Homewood Flossmoor Parents Association, 15% of proceeds go to the HFPA Scholarship Fund. Be sure to mention it to your[Read More…]
