Homewood has a long history of families in public service. The Elashiks’ three generations of service at the Homewood Fire Department are a perfect example. John Elashik Sr. was a paid-on-call member for 25 years before his retirement as assistant chief in 1996. He was followed onto the force by[Read More…]
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Some of golf’s greats have played the Calumet Country Club course
Calumet Country Club clubhouse as it appeared in 1917, when the club relocated to Homewood.
Fatal accidents spurred railroad to build Dixie Highway viaduct
Deadly traffic accidents in the early years of the last century served as the catalyst for the decision to eliminate all grade rail crossings along the Illinois Central line between downtown Chicago and Matteson-Richton.
Parker students ready to represent Illinois at national history competition
Five Parker Junior High students will be dramatizing the story of the Black Panther Party when they represent Illinois in the junior high division at the National History Day competition June 10 at the University of Maryland. A campaign is on now to help fund the students’ trip to[Read More…]
Homewood Hobo Night will feature live music, s’mores and hobo stew
The Village of Homewood will host its annual Hobo Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Homewood Rail Park, Chestnut Road and Park Avenue.
Homewood to host ice cream social to celebrate 125th anniversary
Homewood’s year-long celebration of its 125th anniversary will include a special ice cream social from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, in front of the historic Gottschalk House, 18101 Martin Ave. The event will feature ragtime music by King Music, and patrons can try their hand at traditional[Read More…]
Community House Fest to celebrate community with summer fun for all
Summer is the season for block parties, and Flossmoor Community Church is planning a big one — a “block party plus” — from 3 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 21. It will be a chance for everyone in the community to have fun and support the church’s social justice[Read More…]
Drivin’ the Dixie recognized and honored statewide
An event locals have known as something special for the past 17 years is being recognized throughout the state this year. As Illinois celebrates its 200th birthday, Drivin’ the Dixie has been named an official Illinois Bicentennial event. It’s also received four awards from the Illinois State Historical Society and an award of[Read More…]
Flossmoor History Project ramps up marketing effort based on village’s architectural treasures
To create the future, study the past. The Flossmoor History Project, billed by organizers as a forward-leaning marketing project, seems to be following that timeless bit of advice, creating a new marketing effort rooted firmly in the village’s past, especially its rich architectural history. Organizers Scott Ford and Myron Graham, members[Read More…]
National Trust names Flossmoor architect as new executive director for Farnsworth House
The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced on April 5 that Scott Mehaffey of Flossmoor has been selected as executive director of the Farnsworth House, a National Trust Historic Site located in Plano. Scott Mehaffey “We are thrilled to welcome Scott as we continue the preservation and evolution of[Read More…]