Metra announced Friday that it will extend its cancellation of Electric Line service through Saturday, Feb. 2. The agency continues to repair damage to the line’s overhead power system caused by a freight train derailment. Commuters can use the Rock Island Line as an alternate. CTA will honor Metra tickets on the Red[Read More…]
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‘Vagina Monologues’ Feb. 9 at Prairie State to benefit SSFS
“The Vagina Monologues” will be performed by local women at a benefit performance at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Prairie State College Barnes and Noble Theatre, 202 S. Halsted, Chicago Heights. This year’s performance is the fourth in a series of benefit shows that have raised money for the[Read More…]
Metra cancels Electric Line service on Friday
Metra is canceling service on the Electric Line, which serves Homewood and Flossmoor commuters, on Friday, Feb. 1, due to damage to the line’s overhead power system caused by a freight train derailment and cold weather. Friday will be the third consecutive day without service. Trains did not operate Wednesday[Read More…]
Metra running modified schedule Wednesday due to cold
Due to the extreme cold weather forecast for the Chicago region this week, Metra will operate a modified schedule on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Modified schedules for each Metra line can be found here. The schedules are designed to provide adequate service for the predicted ridership. The schedules will also reduce the use[Read More…]
Robert Anderson Sr., former Homewood village clerk, dies
A World War II veteran, former Homewood village clerk and and chairman of a south suburban-based manufacturer died suddenly in Muncie, Ind., on Jan. 20. Robert L. Anderson Sr., 93, was a past chairman and CEO of Whiting Corp., formerly located in Harvey. Robert Anderson Sr. Mr. Anderson[Read More…]
Indoor Farmers Market features music, food vendors
Homewood’s Indoor Farmers Market will begin its fifth season on Saturday, Jan. 26, giving local shoppers a selection of seasonal produce, baked goods and artisan products. The market will be open from 8 a.m. until noon at Irwin Park Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave., on the last Saturday of each month[Read More…]
Furloughed? Head to Flossmoor for a pint
Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery announced Thursday that it is offering free lunch and discounted craft beer to federal employees affected by the government shutdown.
Sign-up starts for District 161 Girls of the Run program
For the seventh consecutive year, Flossmoor School District 161 female students will have the opportunity to participate in the annual Girls on the Run program. Girls on the Run is a nationwide nonprofit organization that helps girls develop a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. Girls on the Run is a nationwide nonprofit[Read More…]
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at GSU Jan. 25 and 26
Southland Area Theatre Ensemble presents the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Governors State University on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 25 and 26. The Jan. 27 show is sold out. Starring in “Jesus Christ Superstar” are, from left, Nole Jones as Judas, Kelly Campos as Mary, Jacob Daniel Groth as Jesus and Malcom Jones as[Read More…]
Tennis mixer and pickleball set at H-F Racquet Club
Take a swing at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Racquet & Fitness Center when it hosts two special racquet programs. An adult tennis mixed-open doubles is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 11. All levels are welcome. There’s a $20 fee for members, or $25 for non-members.[Read More…]
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