Metra will be changing the schedule on the Metra Electric Line during the evening rush period beginning April 23. The electric line serves communities from Chicago to University Park, including Homewood and Flossmoor. The changes are being made to provide increased train spacing in preparation for the implementation of the[Read More…]
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James Hart band students win outstanding ratings
The 60-member James Hart School Symphonic Band will be performing at two festivals in April. (Provided photo) James Hart School bands received Division I ratings for the third consecutive year. It was the fourth time in five years that the school’s musicians have received this recognition. The Symphonic Band took part[Read More…]
YouMatter2 raising funds for clean water project
YouMatter2, a youth group doing philanthropic work, is collecting funds to help meet the needs for clean water around the globe. The group is hosting a Walk for Water 5K on Saturday, April 28, to raise money for this endeavor. Statistics show nearly one billion people do not have access[Read More…]
Manilow Sculpture Park tour April 21
Governors State University is hosting its “Earth Day Tour: Where the Prairie Meets the City” from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, with a walk through the internationally renowned Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park on the GSU campus. The free event starts near the D Building main entrance on[Read More…]
Works of new composer and two greats performed at IPO final concert
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will conclude its 40th anniversary season at 7:30 p.m. on April 14 with a work by 21st century composer Gity Razaz and pieces by Dvorak and Tchaikovsky. The program will be at Ozinga Chapel, 6601 W. College Drive on the campus of Trinity Christian College in[Read More…]
Buona Beef sales on Wednesday benefit SSFS
Click on the image to get a printable version. Enjoy a meal and help a family when you support the Wednesday, March 28, fundraiser for South Suburban Family Shelter. Buona Beef, 19801 Crawford Ave. in Flossmoor, will be donating 20 percent of all sales generated by SSFS supporters who[Read More…]
Marching against gun violence
H-F area young people await a train at the Homewood station ready to travel to Chicago on Saturday, March 24, to participate in the regional rally as part of the movement to end gun violence. Organizers estimate people participated in more than 800 rallies around the world. (Provided photo from Brian Quirke)
Rep. Robin Kelly addresses gun violence in weekly Democratic Address
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. Kelly, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, calls for commonsense gun reform and highlights the voices across the country that are ushering in a chorus of change. Below is a full transcript of the address: Antonio Brown and 49 others[Read More…]
Young musicians will be in the spotlight at IPO Rising Star Showcase April 22
The Friends of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will host the annual Rising Star Showcase at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, at Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor. “We welcome another roster of outstanding performers,” said Maryellen Tomassetti, Rising Star Showcase co-chair. “Their musicianship and youth will impress all[Read More…]
Marian Catholic takes third place in IHSA basketball tourney
The Spartans gave their supporters a great season when they completed a 26-6 campaign Saturday, March 17, capped off by a 58-48 victory over North Chicago in the Illinois High School Association Class 3A third place game at the Peoria Civic Center.