Two groups of students from Parker Junior High impressed the judges at a state history competition on April 22. One group honored the impact of a sports legend. The other group’s members embodied iconic film directors in a performance that won them a place in the national competition in June.[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
5.12.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
IZAAK’S MIGRATORY BIRD DAY – Fly in for Migratory Bird Day at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve in Homewood from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. You can listen to lectures, take an Audubon-guided bird walk and build a birdhouse. Kids will have fun with activities, games and hands-on projects. Also browse[Read More…]
5.11.23 | What You Need to Know Today
SPRING WALK OF HOPE – People who register for the Cancer Support Center’s Spring Walk of Hope by 11:59 p.m. Sunday will be entered to win a $100 Aldi gift card. The Spring Walk of Hope fundraiser event is on Sunday, May 21, at Yunker Park in Mokena. Register online.[Read More…]
5.10.23 | What You Need to Know Today
HIGH SCHOOL DANCE RECITAL – H-F High School’s dance students will perform choreographed solo and group routines in the school’s annual recital, 7 p.m. Thursday in the Mall Auditorium. BYOB BINGO AT FCC – Friday is the last BYOB Bingo of the season at Flossmoor Community Church, from 7 to[Read More…]
5.9.23 | What You Need to Know Today
JAMES HART BAND SPRING CONCERT – In its final performance of the year, the James Hart Band presents its Spring Concert at 7 p.m. tonight at the school, 18220 Morgan St., Homewood. HIGH SCHOOL BAND CONCERT – Homewood-Flossmoor High School student-musicians from Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band perform[Read More…]
5.5.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
WILCO DRUMMER STOPS IN HOMEWOOD – Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve and Homewood Arts Council present a live interview with Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche, 7 p.m. Saturday at Izaak Walton. Tickets are $15; find a purchase link on Facebook. MELODY MART OPEN HOUSE – From noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Melody[Read More…]
5.4.23 | What You Need to Know Today
SHOW YOUR PARK PRIDE – There’s still time to volunteer for Park Pride from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Pull weeds, pick up litter or plant flowers at a park in Homewood or Flossmoor, then enjoy a complimentary lunch. Email [email protected]. CHOW DOWN ON NATIONAL BBQ DAY – H-F Park[Read More…]
5.3.23 | What You Need to Know Today
MAJOR ROAD CLOSURE – Today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Vollmer Road between Kedzie and Western Avenues will be closed as crews perform litter pickup and minor maintenance work along the road and in the viaduct. Only local traffic will be allowed through the intersection of Vollmer Road and[Read More…]
Men with handgun rob armored car, hit employee in Homewood
Two men robbed an armored truck in the parking lot of Jewel-Osco on 183rd Street and struck an employee on Tuesday morning, May 2, according to Homewood police. At about 9:30 a.m., two men approached an employee of an armed truck parked at the grocery store, police said. One of[Read More…]
5.2.23 | What You Need to Know Today
YOUTH SUMMER ATHLETIC CAMPS – Registration is open for Marian Catholic High School Summer Athletic Camps for children of all ages. Programs include football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, running, soccer, cheerleading, tennis, track and field, fencing, tennis and golf. Visit marianchs.com/athletics/athletic-news. BE A VENDOR AT JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL – The nonprofit[Read More…]
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