This March 10 letter was sent by Illinois Senator Toi Hutchinson, D-Olympia Fields, who represents Flossmoor in the Illinois Legislature. She is asking residents to share their personal stories of how the Illinois budget impasse has affected them. The H-F Chronicle is sharing her message: For the past two years, Illinois[Read More…]
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GSU students performing Shakespeare in Manilow Sculpture Park for arts program benefit
On April 7, the Theatre and Performance Studies program at Governors State University is presenting a selection from Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” performed in the GSU Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, 1 University Parkway, University Park. The performance begins at 6 p.m. when the sculpture park will be transformed into a remote island[Read More…]
‘Wizard of OZ’ performed April 5-9 by Drama Group
In The Drama Group performance of The Wizard of Oz April 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 the cast will include April Eichlin as Scarecrow; Mike Cabsinger as Tin Man; Lisa Kristina as Dorothy; and Dawn DeVries as Lion. (Provided photo) The Drama Group’s Daytime Children’s Theatre will present “The Wizard of OZ” in[Read More…]
Party to help raise funds for South Suburban Family Shelter set for March 25
Supporters of South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) are planning a special fundraiser for March 25 to help the agency weather its reduced budget due to lack of state funding. The party starts at 7 p.m. at the Flossmoor Community House, 847 Hutchison Road. All funds will go directly to[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly says GOP health care proposal is poor substitute for ACA
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in the 2nd Congressional District, and is chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, released this statement concerning the Republican-proposed bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA): “After seven years of claiming to have a credible alternative, Republicans (in the U.S. House[Read More…]
Artists welcome to apply for juried art fair
Artists have until April 10 to apply for the juried art contest, part of the 2017 Fine Arts Fair hosted by the Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce. The works will be on display at the fair on June 3 and 4 in downtown Flossmoor. All works must be original and will[Read More…]
IPO ‘Swingin’ Spring’ jazz concert March 15
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) is hosting a “Swingin’ Spring” program on Wednesday, March 15, at Ravisloe Country Club in Homewood. The 7 p.m. program will be a live jazz event led by IPO principal trumpet Matthew Lee with the IPO Brass Ensemble. This performance is part of the Southland Arts, Municipalities[Read More…]
Interfaith discussion set for March 19 at St. Andrew Church
“You Believe in ANGELS? – Christian, Muslim and Jewish Perspectives” is the topic for a Sunday, March 19, program at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 18850 Riegel Road in Homewood.Guest presenters will be Pastor Caleb Hong of Faith United Methodist Church of Orland Park; Sheikh Amir Toft, imam and Islamic[Read More…]
IPO announces its 2017-18 40th season concerts
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) will mark its 40th season with a special Leonard Bernstein series for 2017-18. Each of the five concerts will celebrate the famed composer as IPO marks the 100th anniversary of his birth. Concerts are set for Oct. 14, Nov. 18, Feb. 10, March 10 and April 14[Read More…]
Flossmoor Community Church hosts the Wooster Chorus on March 16
The Wooster Chorus, an ensemble of 70 student musicians from The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at Flossmoor Community Church, 847 Hutchinson Rd., as part of the group’s 53rd annual spring tour. The chorus will present “Resolution,” an eclectic program of choral[Read More…]
