Illinois would join a growing list of states allowing for the cultivation of industrial hemp under a plan sponsored by Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D – Chicago Heights). The bill was approved by both houses of the Illinois Legislature and awaits the governor’s signature. “Illinois has some of the best farmland[Read More…]
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Art & Garden becomes Artisan Street Fair with new focus, features
Families peruse vendors’ booths during the 2017 Art & Garden Street Fair. The fair has been renamed this year to Artisan Street Fair. (Chronicle file photo) Homewood is reimagining its annual summer kick-off event with an eye on the arts. The Homewood Artisan Street Fair, formerly the Spring Art[Read More…]
Hutchinson works to bring continued stability to the Child Care Assistance Program
Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) sponsored two bills in the Illinois Senate that would improve the needs of working families with children. House Bill 4965 is designed to increase stability for the thousands of Illinois families who rely on the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). The second bill, House Bill[Read More…]
Bingo will help Puerto Rican family
The St. Joseph Parish Youth Ministry is hosting a bingo fundraiser at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, at the parish gym, 17951 Dixie Highway. The group is raising money for a family in Puerto Rico that lost everything during Hurricane Maria in 2017. More than $1,800 was raised at[Read More…]
Storytelling program features Anna Shimojima June 13
Anne Shimojima is the featured teller for the June 13 “Tales to Wet Your Whistle.” The program, for storytellers and story listeners, begins at 7 p.m. at Redbird Café, 2057 Ridge Road in Homewood. Guests are welcome to the free event starting at 6:45 p.m. “Tales to Wet Your Whistle”[Read More…]
Homewood Farmers Market launches summer season on May 26
The Village of Homewood will begin its summer-long celebration of local farm bounty on Saturday with the launch of a new Farmers’ Market season. The market will be held every Saturday through Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Martin Avenue Square, 18020 Martin Ave. The popular Wednesday[Read More…]
Musical improv team performs benefit Friday
The 23 Miles South Theatre in Homewood will present The Tony Stanzas musical improv team in a benefit performance at 7 p.m. Friday, May 25, on the lower level stage at St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway in Homewood. The Tony Stanzas will take suggestions at the opening of[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly honored for efforts on behalf of older workers
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., was honored by the Community Assistance Programs (CAPs) at a May luncheon, for her advocacy work on behalf of the unemployed mature adults. Kelly, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, sponsored the Today’s American Dream Act bill in the House of Representatives that includes specific[Read More…]
NASA probe launching this summer is named for former H-F resident
NASA has named the first mission to fly a spacecraft directly into the sun’s atmosphere in honor of Prof. Eugene Parker, a pioneering physicist at the University of Chicago, and former resident of Homewood and Flossmoor.
Flossmoor students inducted into Marian Catholic National Honor Society
Four Flossmoor students were among 88 juniors and seniors recently inducted into the Marian Catholic High School National Honor Society. Calyn Brumley, Riley Driscoll, Erin Kelly and Jacob Klupchak were inducted during a ceremony on Thursday, May 10. The distinction recognizes outstanding students for their achievements in scholarship, character, leadership[Read More…]