The faith communities of the South Suburbs will gather at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, for the annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service. This year the program will be at Infant Jesus of Prague Church, Flossmoor Road at Douglas Avenue in downtown Flossmoor. The Viking Choir will provide the vocal music.
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H-F grad begins AmeriCorps service in Texas
Alexandra Ullberg, 22, of Flossmoor, recently began an 11-month term of service in the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), an AmeriCorps program. Ullberg, based out of the regional campus in Sacramento, is currently serving on her first project, working in Texas on Hurricane Harvey recovery. AmeriCorps NCCC is a residential[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly explains her ‘no’ vote on proposed tax reform plan
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., cast a ‘no’ vote Thursday, Nov. 16, on the Republican-sponsored tax reform plan. She said the measure will hike taxes on the middle class, automatically cut $15 million from Medicare and add $1.5 trillion to the deficit. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. The following[Read More…]
Nutcracker ballet to be presented at GSU’s Center for Performing Arts
The classic Christmas ballet “The Nutcracker” will be performed by the Salt Creek Ballet at the Governors State University Center for Performing Arts at 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Families can enjoy a Sugar Plum Party at 3 p.m. where they can take pictures with Santa, enjoy hot[Read More…]
Ticket sales open for H-F auction Jan. 20
“Wanderlust Fest” will be the theme for the Jan. 20 auction to support the 2018 music tour. Students from the Viking Orchestra and Symphonia Orchestra will be traveling to Germany during spring break. The musicians will perform in Potsdam, Brandenburg in the Berlin region and Pegau, a city in the[Read More…]
Community invited to hear Holocaust survivor share her story
Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan with James Hart School librarian Maureen Daley at Lazan’s presentation in Homewood in late 2015. Lazan will speak at James Hart School on Dec. 5. (Chronicle file photo) Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan will give a free presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5,[Read More…]
Chatham Choral Ensemble concert is Dec. 16 in Homewood
The Chatham Choral Ensemble will present a concert at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 18850 Riegel Road in Homewood, on Saturday, Dec. 16, as part of a dinner and concert program. The ensemble of 25 professional singers will perform their program “Christmas Through the Ages.” The ensemble, under the[Read More…]
H-F senior selected for 2018 All-American football team
Justin Hall Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior Justin Hall has been selected to play in the Under Armour All-American Football Game Jan. 4 in Orlando, Fla. Hall plays offensive and defensive positions for the H-F Vikings football team. He is one of 100 student athletes named to the team roster.[Read More…]
South Suburban Family Shelter seeks donations for Adopt-A-Family holiday program
South Suburban Family Shelter is looking for individuals, families or businesses interested in participating in its annual Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program for victims of domestic violence and their children during the holiday season. The Adopt-A-Family program benefits those experiencing financial hardship as a result of their family circumstances. “They would likely[Read More…]
Edward Jones office in Flossmoor to serve as collection spot for Toys for Tots drive
Kevin Kaminski, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the Marine Toys for Tots program by using his office as a drop-off location for this year’s toy drive. Local residents may help needy children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office at 19870[Read More…]
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