South Suburban Family Shelter is looking for individuals, families or businesses interested in participating in its annual Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program for victims of domestic violence and their children during the holiday season. The Adopt-A-Family program benefits those experiencing financial hardship as a result of their family circumstances. “They would likely[Read More…]
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Edward Jones office in Flossmoor to serve as collection spot for Toys for Tots drive
Kevin Kaminski, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the Marine Toys for Tots program by using his office as a drop-off location for this year’s toy drive. Local residents may help needy children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office at 19870[Read More…]
Crafters participation welcome
Local crafters are invited to participate in the Saturday, Dec. 9, Cookie Walk and Craft Sale at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 18850 Riegel Road in Homewood. Crafters can rent a table for $10 for the program from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, visit the church website at[Read More…]
James Hart students help celebrate Veterans Day
Veterans Day in Homewood got an early start when eighth grade students at James Hart School gathered Friday morning to salute veterans.
Grape & Grain will shift to event business under new ownership
Grape & Grain, a craft beer and wine bar in downtown Homewood, has new owners and will soon launch a new approach to the business. Homewood businessman Bill Frank recently announced that he agreed to purchase the business from Edia Santiago.
UpsaDaisy purchases to benefit H-F Orchestra trip
A Homewood business has agreed to donate 20 percent of sales on Thursday to help underwrite the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Orchestra’s trip to Germany. UpsaDaisy Boutique at 18100 Martin Ave., has set 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 16, as its special donation day. This is one in a[Read More…]
Holiday Tree & Wreath Sale Benefitting The Cancer Support Center
The Cancer Support Center is accepting orders through Friday, Nov. 24, for its sale of holiday wreaths and trees. The sale is for 24-inch Fraser Fir wreaths for $30, 6- to 8-foot Fraser Fir trees for $50 and 8- to 10-foot Fraser Fir trees for $65. Pick-up will be at[Read More…]
Students from Homewood, Flossmoor make Marian High School honor roll
A number of students from Homewood and Flossmoor made the honor roll for the first quarter at Marian Catholic High School, including: FlossmoorSerena Adeleye, Jordyn Allen, Kyle Anderson, Kelli Baker, Calyn Brumley, William Brunner, Alexandria Davis, Caroline DiLuia, Alec Dinwiddie, Riley Driscoll, Victoria Frazier, Dominic Gierczyk, Jaya Hall, Cleveland Hardy[Read More…]
Duo’s to close soon in downtown Homewood
Duo’s Boutique in downtown Homewood will be closing soon, probably by the end of November or early December, according to owner Christine Ghezzi.
Homewood Public Library levy shows no tax increase
The Homewood Public Library is not expecting to see an increase in its tax levy, according to Amy Crump, executive director. The board will accept public comment on the proposed levy at a hearing at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The board’s regular[Read More…]
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