Homewood-Flossmoor’s Tech Ninja Team is kicking off its season Sunday. The competitive robotics team is hosting an introductory event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway in Homewood. It’s the start of the third year for the Tech Ninja Team,[Read More…]
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Golf outing to benefit special needs children and adults
New Star, a not-for-profit organization serving special needs children and adults in the South Suburbs, is hosting its annual “Fore” the Future Golf Outing on Monday, Sept. 25. The event at Idlewild Country Club, 18860 Dixie Highway in Homewood, will include a barbeque lunch on the terrace, 18 holes of[Read More…]
GSU Special Olympics car and motorcycle show benefit
On Friday, Sept. 8, Governors State University will host its first Car and Motorcycle Show, sponsored by the Department of Public Safety and the GSU Library. The 4 to 8 p.m. event in east lots 2 and 3 will benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Officer Lee Taylor of the GSU Department[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center hosts first ‘Survivor Camp’ on Sept. 16
The Cancer Support Center is hosting its first Survivor Camp on Saturday, Sept. 16, designed to give information and tools for cancer survivors. The free event is open to anyone who has battled or is currently battling cancer. Caregivers are welcome to join and take part in the sessions as[Read More…]
Singers invited to audition with Grande Prairie Singers
The Grande Prairie Singers will hold open auditions for all new singers on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grace Church, 266 Somonauk in Park Forest. Now in its fifth decade, the group will open its season with a Christmas-themed concert on Dec. 10, at St.[Read More…]
Rabid bat found in downtown Homewood
A rabid bat was found in downtown Homewood on Aug. 23, according to an alert posted by Donna Alexander, administrator of Cook County Animal and Rabies Control. The bat, found in the 1900 block of Ridge Road, was determined to be rabid by the Illinois State Public Health Laboratory, she[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Band part of opening ceremonies at Sox game Aug. 26
The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band, a seven-time Bands of America Grand National Champion and Class 3A State Champion for 37 consecutive years, will open the Chicago White Sox game on Saturday, Aug. 26, by performing the Star Spangled Banner from center field. It is also Star Wars Night[Read More…]
Flossmoor student inspired by NBA star and Marian Catholic High graduate
R.J. Ogom from Flossmoor works with a camper during the Tyler Ulis Foundation basketball camp. Ogom, a sophomore at Marian Catholic was happy to volunteer at the camp, which was held at Marian Catholic. (Photos by Mary Compton/ H-F Chronicle) Marian Catholic High School sophomore R.J. Ogom of Flossmoor gave up[Read More…]
Blood drive Saturday at help fill critical need
Be a blood donor on Saturday. Blood donations during summer months are low. LifeSource blood bank hopes to rebuild supply by holding a blood drive at the Homewood Fire Department, 17950 Dixie Highway, on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a blood drive. According to Eva[Read More…]
H-F students place in AAU Junior Olympics
Competition at Homewood-Flossmoor High School was over, but that didn’t mean the end to track and field for several students who raced as members of the Illinois Shockers at the Amateur Athletic Association (AAU) Junior Olympics.
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