Starting a new business is a huge, time-consuming undertaking. Having a baby is a huge, time-consuming undertaking. Carolyn Armstrong did both — at the same time. While celebrating the 25th anniversary of Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery owners Armstrong and her husband, Dean, sat with Dean’s brother, George, and his[Read More…]
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Phillies claim championship in a festive finale to Flossmoor Baseball’s Bronco League season
The Phillies are the 2021 Flossmoor Baseball Bronco League champions. They bested the Yankees 11-10 Wednesday, July 14, in a back-and-forth game that lived up to the hype of the festivities surrounding it. Things were all knotted up at 6-6, and then again at 10-10 in the sixth following a[Read More…]
Hidden Gem adding participation cap this year; early registration deal ends this weekend
Runners who want to beat the cap and the price bump might want to register for the second annual HIdden Gem Half Marathon this weekend. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11. Organizers introduced a capacity limit on the race this year in order to ensure a good experience for[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra announces return to concert venue for 2021-2022 season
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra is returning to live performances for its 2021-22 season of seven concerts. Before the season opens, IPO will present a Sept. 22 concert of works by new composers prepared for the IPO composition competition. Three finalists will have their original score workshopped and performed live in[Read More…]
7/16/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
SATURDAY GOLF CLINICS – Coyote Run Golf Course helps tune up your game with three Adult Golf Clinics in July. This Saturday is Driver Tune Up, where you’ll learn proper balance, ball position and swing plane. You will also get answers to why 90% of golfers slice the ball. Register[Read More…]
Closing time: Homewood honors owners of longtime businesses, Suzie’s Hallmark, Van Drunen Ford
7/15/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
BEER DOWN TO A SCIENCE – Celebrate Homewood Science Center’s five-year anniversary with the Science of Brewing from 7 to 10 p.m. July 29. The event at Rabid Brewing includes a sample beer tasting, two drink tickets, yard games and munchies. Not Your Dad’s Band plays summer hits, and you[Read More…]
Homewood art teacher engages students with the right canvas: sneakers
When Ben Salus was looking for a new canvas for his art students’ design work, he only had to look down. Salus, 41, of Homewood, teaches art at Jesse White Learning Academy in Hazel Crest with a social-justice-through-art mission. Recently, Salus challenged his second to seventh grade students to custom[Read More…]
7/14/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
GARAGE SALE SIGN-UP – All Flossmoor residents can participate in the Flossmoor Hills/Highlands Civic Association Community Garage Sale, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 14. Register by Aug. 11 for a $10 fee. Email [email protected] for an application or find a registration link at the Chronicle website Community Calendar. KITTEN[Read More…]
Alexander returns to lead successful HF football program
Terrell Alexander is back at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, taking the helm of the Vikings storied football program after a nine-year stint at Rich Central. The hire was made official in May.
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