Beyond the Book, A Literary Experience

Bookstore • Coffee • Podcast Studio Step into Beyond the Book, a cozy literary haven where stories, coffee, and community come together. More than a bookstore, we’re a creative hub for readers and writers—celebrating diverse authors, hosting inspiring workshops, and nurturing the next generation of storytellers. From our South Suburban Literary Book Award to our Aspiring Authors Workshop, we honor the power of words to connect and transform. Whether you’re writing your first page or sipping your favorite brew, you’ll find your place, and your story, Beyond the Book. Through collaborations with thought leaders, nonprofits, and corporations, Beyond the Book weaves together a community where the love of reading, writing, and authorship is celebrated and cultivated with intention.

Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Homewood-Flossmoor

Illinois

Bookstore • Coffee • Podcast Studio Step into Beyond the Book, a cozy literary haven where stories, coffee, and community come together. More than...

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Hillcrest High School Girls' Cross Country Team was represented at the Wheaton Academy Sectionals by Freshman Jasmine Curry and Junior Joshulyn Shepard. Each girl advanced to Sectionals after running great races at the Illini Christian Regionals. Jasmine and Joshulyn both ran personal best times! Congratulations to Coach Dave Braden as well as the entire Girls' Cross Country organization.

Hillcrest High School Girls’ Cross Country Team was represented at the Wheaton Academy Sectionals by Freshman Jasmine Curry and Junior Joshulyn Shepard. Each girl advanced to Sectionals after running great races at the Illini Christian Regionals. Jasmine and Joshulyn both ran personal best times! Congratulations to Coach Dave Braden as well as the entire Girls’ Cross Country organization.

Hillcrest HS well represented at Sectional

Hillcrest HS Girls' Cross Country Compete at Sectional

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Governors State Men's Soccer Coach Jose "Tony" Gonzalez will join Governors State officials to cut the ribbon at a new soccer...

Governors State to Cut Ribbon at Soccer Complex 

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Mai Fest is back for the 5th year bigger than ever!  With over 100 artisan vendors, 4 live bands, and food and drink, it...

Mai Fest 2026 Arts & Crafts Street Fair

Traffic Pattern Changes Made Near Western...

The changes are to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance pedestrian safety. 

Traffic Pattern Changes Made Near Western Avenue School, Flossmoor Park: Village

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6 Dogs Tortured, Killed & Dumped | Pedestrian...

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6 Dogs Tortured, Killed & Dumped | Pedestrian Killed By Semi | Guilty Of Threats To Rep | Bodycam Released 

You Matter 2 Youth Org Invites Community To ...

The May 22 event will feature interactive, youth-led stations that will depict how the organization supports its youth participants. 

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CN To Donate $750,000 To Homewood, Chicago...

Three local organizations that provide resources and support for those experiencing homelessness will receive $250,000 each over 3 years. 

CN To Donate $750,000 To Homewood, Chicago Heights Orgs That Fight Homelessness 

Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial Continues Local...

The curriculum, called The Flossmoor Veterans’ Time Machine, is based heavily upon Fragments of Flossmoor. 

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