Note: Carole Sharwarko is the founder of the Southland Investigative Reporting Center, which is providing this story. After more than a year of investigation and deliberation, Flossmoor School District decided will not take action on claims of sexual abuse made against a Western Avenue Elementary School teacher. On Oct. 23,[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
State of Faith: Faith Lutheran Church looks for ways to ‘give itself away’
Editor’s note: The State of Faith series is supported by a grant from the Homewood Rotary Foundation. Five years ago, Amy Wiegert moved with her family to Homewood, as she took on her new role as senior pastor at Faith Lutheran Church, 18645 Dixie Highway in Homewood. With more than[Read More…]
Farewell: P.E. teacher turned parapro retires after 50 years
When Patricia Finley first retired from teaching in 2008, she wanted to keep working at Parker Junior High School, she said. So Finley made a planned transition from teaching physical education to becoming a paraprofessional. Now she’s retiring again, after working for more than 50 years in education. Parker staff[Read More…]
6.2.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
IT’S A ONE-OF-A-KIND TIME – Homewood Artisan Street Fair is from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Shop from one-of-a-kind artisans, handmade goods, upcycled and vintage items. Enjoy live music both days. ROOT ON A LOCAL AUTHOR – From 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday,[Read More…]
6.1.23 | What You Need to Know Today
TROMBONE CHOIR CONCERT – The South Suburban Trombone Choir will perform an end of the (school) year concert at 6 p.m. tonight in the Irwin Park bandshell in Homewood. HEALTHCARE CAREERS CAMP – Teens ages 16 to 18 interested in medical careers can participate in a free Explore Healthcare Careers[Read More…]
5.31.23 | What You Need to Know Today
BIKE THE GEM BEFORE IT’S RUN – There’s still time to register for the annual Bike the Gem on Saturday. The community bicycle ride — not a race — traverses eight miles of the Hidden Gem Half Marathon course. Participation is free, and open to riders age 9 and older. [Read More…]
5.26.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
IT’S FINALLY FARMERS MARKET TIME – Visit the first outdoor Homewood Farmers Market of the season from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Martin Square. You can buy fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers, bakery, cheese, nuts, craft beer, prepared foods, artisan pieces, woodwork, candles and jewelry. This week, Serendipity[Read More…]
5.25.23 | What You Need to Know Today
GET REX VAXXED – Bring your leashed pooch to a low-cost Dog Vaccination Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Matteson Village Hall, 4900 Village Commons. Cook County residents can get free microchips, free DA2PPV vaccines and $10 rabies vaccines. Sponsored by South Suburban Humane Society and Cook County[Read More…]
State of Faith: Catholic parish merger brings church ‘back to discipleship’
Six years ago, the Archdiocese of Chicago embarked on a restructuring plan called Renew My Church which saw it consolidate dozens of Catholic parishes in the region, reducing the total number by more than 100. Locally, in November 2022, six Catholic churches merged into two. St. Anne in Hazel Crest,[Read More…]
5.24.23 | What You Need to Know Today
UNLEASH YOUR INNER BEAST – Get ready to be your best beast with the H-F Beast Prep Course, at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 6 to 27. Get familiar with the obstacles in the H-F Beast Obstacle Course Race — including bucket carry, tire run, tire flip and a spear throw[Read More…]