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Retiring from Homewood Farmers Market, Kate Duff reflects on its rebuild
Homewood modernizes, reorganizes village code
Soon there will be no requirement to fasten your unattended horse in Homewood. Nor will there be any references to cattle passes in the village code. Provisions pertaining to both regulations were dropped when Homewood adopted an updated municipal code at the July 13 village board meeting. Village Manager Jim[Read More…]
The state of golf: A look at how courses are doing in the golfing Mecca of the South Suburbs
Golf has been an important part of the Homewood-Flossmoor community for more than 120 years. Flossmoor owes its existence to the sport. But golf has had its ups and downs over the years. In 2019, the owners of Calumet Country Club entered into a contract to sell the historic golf[Read More…]
Flossmoor Station family recalls challenges of a quarter century in business
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…]
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…]
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