Flossmoor Baseball and Softball will host a free Major League Baseball Junior Home Run Derby for local youth at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, at Flossmoor Park, 2525 Flossmoor Road. The competition, sponsored by Major League Baseball, is a way for talented youngsters to showcase their hitting talents, with[Read More…]
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Luncheon and vintage fashion show set for April 28
“You Are My Sunshine,” is the theme for the annual salad luncheon and fashion show on Saturday, April 28, hosted by St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 18850 Riegel Road in Homewood. The luncheon, starting at noon, will feature homemade salads and deserts. Vintage fashions from 1900 to 1960s will be[Read More…]
‘Vanya&Sonia&Masha&Spike’ comedy at Drama Group in May
The Drama Group is presenting the comedy “Vanya & Sonia&Masha& Spike” with matinee and evening performances May 4 through 12 at the Milord Studio Theatre, 330 W. 202nd St. in Chicago Heights. The comedy centers around middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia who complain and bicker about the circumstances of their[Read More…]
Job Expo for young adults is April 21
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., will host a Youth Job and Resource Expo for those ages 16 through 24 on Saturday, April 21. The expo is from 9 a.m. to noon at Thornton Township High School, 15001 Broadway Ave. in Harvey. A job readiness training session to help young people enhance[Read More…]
Gallagher Asphalt to receive Big Shoes Award
Gallagher Asphalt will be honored June 28 with the Big Shoes Award at the Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation’s annual program honoring outstanding business leaders in the manufacturing community. The award, designed to recognize the world-class companies located in the South Suburbs area and honor their commitment to improving the[Read More…]
Center for Dental Excellence to host Dentistry from the Heart event on Friday
Dentistry from the Heart will be teaming up with The Center for Dental Excellence in Flossmoor to “spread free smiles” to area residents who often cannot afford dental care. This will be the seventh annual Dentistry from the Heart event hosted by CDE. It will take place from 8 a.m. to 3[Read More…]
National Trust names Flossmoor architect as new executive director for Farnsworth House
The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced on April 5 that Scott Mehaffey of Flossmoor has been selected as executive director of the Farnsworth House, a National Trust Historic Site located in Plano. Scott Mehaffey “We are thrilled to welcome Scott as we continue the preservation and evolution of[Read More…]
H-F student’s work to be displayed in U.S. Capitol
A painting by Homewood-Flossmoor High School student Taylor Ausley was selected to hang in the U.S. Capitol for a year as the winning piece in the 2018 Congressional Art Competition sponsored by Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill.
Schedule changes coming to Metra Electric Line as part of Positive Train Control program
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…]
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…]