Anthony DeLuca and Rabbi Dreyfus (Provided photo) Illinois Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, who represents areas of Flossmoor, hosted his 16th annual clergy breakfast March 3 with spiritual leaders. The event at the Michelle Obama School of Technology and the Arts in Park Forest, gave DeLuca the opportunity to[Read More…]
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Call goes out for blood donors
LifeSource is looking for blood donors to meet the needs of trauma victims and others. The measured snowfall on Monday had a negative impact on blood donations. “We’re asking all eligible donors to make a donation appointment now to help ensure blood products are available for patients in[Read More…]
Vote by Friday for Gov. Rauner to visit H-F art students
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Fine Arts Department is in a competition to have Gov. Bruce Rauner come to visit H-F classrooms.
Sen. Hutchinson seeks stories from those impacted by Illinois’ budget crisis
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,[Read More…]
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[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”[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[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[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[Read More…]