Curious about the value of a painting inherited from your grandparents, a piece picked up at a garage sale, or an old decorative object tucked away in your attic? On Saturday, Oct. 4, the Flossmoor Art Council invites residents and collectors to Hidden Treasures, a special appraisal event from 11[Read More…]
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Artist Art Jackson’s paintings on exhibit at Wind Creek Chicago Southland
Paintings by Art Jackson make up the second installation of The Prairie State College (PSC) Art Showcase at Wind Creek Chicago Southland opening Oct. 1. Jackson is an artist and former PSC Director of Public Safety. The ongoing series highlights the talent of PSC students, alums, and residents of Community[Read More…]
Walk of Hope fundraiser is Oct. 12
Walkers can register for the annual Cancer Support Center’s Walk of Hope fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 12. The Pink-A-Boo Walk celebration will be in a beautiful fall setting in Irwin Park, Highland Avenue and Ridge Road in Homewood. Supporters can choose two routes – 1 mile or 5K. Both routes[Read More…]
Racquet club fitness center closes while new equipment is installed
The H-F Racquet & Fitness Club asks guests to take a break Thursday and Friday, Oct. 2 and 3. The club will close its Fitness Center as staff works on deliveries of new equipment. The center will reopen on Saturday, Oct. 4, and staff will help guests acclimate to the[Read More…]
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields to conduct perinatal loss remembrance service
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is offering comfort and support to families who have suffered the loss of a pregnancy or newborn with a memorial service. The Little Angels Memorial Service will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Assumption Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 19500 S. Cottage Grove[Read More…]
South Holland Master Chorale sets 2 October concerts
The South Holland Master Chorale will perform Oct. 5 in Tinley Park and Oct. 12 in Homewood as it kicks off its 2025-26 season. The 60-member chorale, including several singers from Homewood, is under direction of Philip J. Bauman. The concerts feature contemporary sacred and secular works. The Sunday performances[Read More…]
IDPH issues fall vaccine guidance and COVID-19 standing order to ensure access for Illinoisans
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Tuesday, Sept. 23, released new fall respiratory virus vaccine guidance and issued a statewide standing order to ensure access to COVID-19 vaccines. Additionally, for routine, non-seasonal vaccines, IDPH recommends that healthcare providers continue to follow the CDC immunization schedules for children and adults issued as of Aug. 7 which[Read More…]
Cook County confirms measles case in suburban child
The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has confirmed on Sept. 16 the second suburban Cook County measles case this year. The case was identified in a 4-year-old child who is not vaccinated. Public health officials believe the case was acquired during international travel. CCDPH is working to identify[Read More…]
Chronicle correspondent, playwright to stage play showcase Sept. 28
Roseland playwright and H-F Chronicle feature writer Lolita M. Cusic’s collection of 10-minute plays, “South Side Stories,” will be staged at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at Morgan Park Academy Theatre, 2153 W. 111th St. “This is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. Seeing it all come[Read More…]
Homewood staff wins Silver Circle Award for Cicada Era campaign at 3CMA Conference
The Village of Homewood has been honored with a Silver Circle Award for its creative “Cicada Era: The Homewood Tour” campaign at the annual City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) conference, held Sept. 3–5 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Homewood earned recognition in the category of “Most Creative Activity With Least[Read More…]
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