The Homewood Science Center invites you to enjoy the outdoors at the 2025 Walk Walton event Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Izaak Walton Preserve in Homewood. “Walk Walton has become one of our most beloved traditions at the Homewood Science Center,” said Edie Dobrez, HSC executive director. “It blends hands-on[Read More…]
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GovState’s Jaguar 5K returns Oct. 26
Governors State University will offer area runners a chance to achieve a personal best or just enjoy the beautiful fall scenery on campus during the annual Jaguar 5K. This year, organizers have added a one-mile walk, age bracket awards and ceremony, and a free kids dash provided by Lupus Society of[Read More…]
Cook County launches $15 million Homeowner Relief Fund to address rising property taxes
Homeowners have until Friday, Oct. 10, to apply for the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, a $15 million program that will assist homeowners who have experienced a substantial increase in property taxes in recent years. Selected recipients will receive $1,000 in one-time assistance. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 10.[Read More…]
UChicago Medicine Ingalls locations offering free mental health screenings in October for National Depression and Health Screening Month
During National Depression and Health Screening Month in October, University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls locations will offer free screenings for symptoms of depression and anxiety for people 12 years and older. Screenings are taking place on the following dates and times, and no appointment is necessary: At the screenings, individuals[Read More…]
Workshop series at GSU to help listeners enjoy orchestral music
Orchestral music and all its inspirations will be discussed in a new Knowledge Exchange program at Governors State University. Sessions meet Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon through Nov. 7. Discussions and presentations are led by Dr. Charles Amenta, a member of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s board of directors, and[Read More…]
H-F High hosts family fall fest Oct. 9
Food for Thought: H-F Family Fall Fest will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. Superintendent Jennifer Norrell invites parents and H-F supporters to “an evening of connection and conversation,” including parent learning sessions. It will also give[Read More…]
Comedy set in the White House opens Drama Group’s 95th season
“POTUS: Or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive,” a comedy set in the White House, will be performed at The Drama Group over two October weekends. Sometimes the President of the United States (POTUS) says some crazy things and his staff works diligently to[Read More…]
Miller convenes hearing on maternal morbidity, mortality rates in Cook County
On Sept. 16, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller convened a third hearing of the Cook County Board’s Health and Hospitals Committee to hear from stakeholders about ways Illinois can better protect women during and after pregnancy and childbirth. Miller represents Cook County’s 6th District, which includes Homewood. In June 2023,[Read More…]
IPO’s artist-in-residence to give seminars on music for PSC students
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s Marilynn Tannebaum Youth Music Education Institute will host world-renowned harpist Lisa Tannebaum as she returns for her fall 2025 residency. Tannebaum has been an IPO artist-in-residence since 2022. She visits twice annually for a weeklong educational residency in partnership with Prairie State College and will again with[Read More…]
Homewood Fire Department Open House combines family fun with fire safety education on Oct. 4
Come learn about fire safety and meet firefighter/paramedics at the Homewood Fire Department’s annual open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 4. Kids can participate in the Fire Safety Hero Obstacle Course, see a fire truck up close and ask questions about firefighting and what it’s[Read More…]



