Longtime children’s store in Homewood hanging it up

Natalie Peinovich Homer Glen shops for her gregrandson's birthday Little Colony Kids Homewood Ill. Jan. 16 2013. The children's clothing

Natalie Peinovich, of Homer Glen, shops for her great grandson's birthday at Little Colony Kids in Homewood, Ill., Jan. 16, 2013. The children's clothing store is closing after 57 years of business in the Southland. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

Owner manager Susan Falb pauses while talking about history Little Colony Kids Homewood Ill. January 16 2013. The children's clothing

Owner and manager Susan Falb pauses while talking about the history of Little Colony Kids in Homewood, Ill., January 16, 2013. The children's clothing store is closing after 57 years of business in the Southland. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

Owner manager Susan Falb looks around Little Colony Kid Homewood Illinois Wednesday January 16 2013. The children's clothing store is

Owner and manager Susan Falb looks around Little Colony Kid in Homewood, Illinois, Wednesday, January 16, 2013. The children's clothing store is closing after 57 years of business in the Southland. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

People look for deals Little Colony Kids Homewood Illinois Wednesday January 16 2013. The children's clothing store is closing after

People look for deals at Little Colony Kids in Homewood, Illinois, Wednesday, January 16, 2013. The children's clothing store is closing after 57 years of business in the Southland. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

Signs outside proclaim Little Colony Kids is closing Homewood Illinois Wednesday January 16 2013. The children's clothing store is closing

Signs outside proclaim Little Colony Kids is closing in Homewood, Illinois, Wednesday, January 16, 2013. The children's clothing store is closing after 57 years of business in the Southland. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

Employee LindCimaroli looks around Little Colony Kids where she has worked for nearly 15 years Homewood Ill. Jan. 16 2013.

Employee Linda Cimaroli looks around Little Colony Kids where she has worked for nearly 15 years in Homewood, Ill., Jan. 16, 2013. The children's clothing store is closing after 57 years of business in the Southland. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

Owner manager Susan Falb helps customer Little Colony Kids Homewood Illinois Wednesday January 16 2013. The children's clothing store is

Owner and manager Susan Falb helps a customer at Little Colony Kids in Homewood, Illinois, Wednesday, January 16, 2013. The children's clothing store is closing after 57 years of business in the Southland. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

Longtime children’s store in Homewood hanging it up

Memories are flowing deep these days at Little Colony Kids in Homewood. Some shoppers get teary-eyed because the children’s clothing store, after 57 years in business, is closing its doors, another victim of the faltering economy. … Read More