Provided photo Three cheer teams for Homewood-Flossmoor High School has qualified to compete in the large junior varsity category for the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association Championships set for Jan. 6 and 7 in Springfield. The Varsity Co-Ed cheer team won 1st Place at the Marian Catholic Cheerleading Competition held[Read More…]
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Irish tenor Gavin Coyle sings Dec. 19 at St. Joseph Church
Irish tenor Gavin Coyle is returning to St. Joseph Church, 17941 Dixie Highway in Homewood, for a free concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19. An accomplished singer and songwriter, Coyle’s musical range covers both pop and folk music as well as traditional music from his homeland. His performances[Read More…]
Second Noon Year’s Eve party set
The Noon Year’s Eve crowd will have a second option this year. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a “Happy Noon Year’s Eve” event from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 at Wiley’s Grill, 800 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. The celebration will be in addition to the annual[Read More…]
IPO to perform Holiday Pops Movie Music Spectacular with special guest Singers on Dec. 16
Guest conductor Francesco Milioto will make his third appearance with Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra for the Holiday Pops Movie Music Spectacular matinee concert at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16. The concert will be at Ozinga Chapel on the Trinity Christian College campus, 6601 W. College Dr., Palos Heights. Patrons will[Read More…]
Food needed for SSFS Adopt-A-Family Program
At this giving season, you might be the donor who can help South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) with its Adopt-A-Family program. SSFS is a not-for program organization helping victims of domestic violence and their children. Donors can make a difference for these families this holiday season by giving turkeys, canned[Read More…]
Carl Buddig & Company recognized for family business success
Commitment to family and community won Carl Buddig and Company honors at the Family Business of the Year Awards program hosted by The Family Business Center at Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business. The Homewood-based company received the Dean’s Award at the 24th annual event on Nov. 16 in[Read More…]
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service is Wednesday
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.
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…]
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