Sculptures around Flossmoor tend to become part of the background. But each piece has been thoughtfully placed and commissioned since the collection started in 1998. The public was invited to learn more about six works from the village’s collection during Flossmoor’s semi-annual Sculpture Walk. Held at 6 p.m. July 8,[Read More…]
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Jazz trio performs at IPO Summer Series Wednesday
The Bobby Broom Trio will bring their jazz sounds to the IPO Summer 2026 series program on Wednesday, July 8, at Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Country Club Drive. Broom’s resume shows his versatility. He has played and collaborated with iconic jazz musicians Al Haig, Art Blakey, Charles Earland, Miles[Read More…]
H-F’s musical production of ‘The Little Mermaid’ nominated for best in state award
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School spring musical “The Little Mermaid” has been nominated for best production honors, and three students have been nominated for individual awards in the 2026 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards program. “The Little Mermaid” is the story of Ariel, a teenage mermaid who dreams of becoming[Read More…]
Behind the Scenes: Before it’s a musical, it’s a production
Let’s put on a musical! Sounds simple. You’ve got the songs and the talent to sing them. But who’s going to create the scenery, design the lighting, order the props, arrange the dance numbers, get an orchestra together, make the costumes? The list goes on and on. The Homewood-Flossmoor High[Read More…]
Songs of Resistance benefit concert highlighting community and human rights
Spotlight Performance Academy is partnering with the Homewood Creative Alliance to host Songs of Resistance, a benefit concert and art auction on Saturday, April 11, at 3 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church in Flossmoor. Tickets are $25 with attendees able to donate to the event through the ticket link. The beneficiary of the[Read More…]
Homewood Historical Society program to feature Route 66, ‘The Mother Road’
Will County author John Weiss will recall the history of “The Mother Road” including the northernmost segment from Chicago to St. Louis at the Homewood Historical Society meeting on April 8. Following a brief business meeting at 6 p.m., Weiss will present at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of[Read More…]
Homewood native’s artwork now on display at Village Hall
Artist Terrence Meehan, a Homewood native, created several digital art pieces inspired by popular events and places in the Village of Homewood. Meehan’s art is now displayed at the Village Hall. Some of the most notable pieces depict Homewood’s annual Holiday Lights and Drivin’ the Dixie events, and the Izaak[Read More…]
Keya Trammell comes home to honor Black women of music
Keya Trammell has been singing for so long, it’s hard for her to talk about the beginning without sounding like she was always headed here. In between studio sessions, Trammell recently took a few minutes to talk about the path that led her here. “I was like 6 years old,[Read More…]
Two H-F musicians selected for IPO’s Rising Stars concert March 22
Two Homewood-Flossmoor High School musicians have been selected to perform in the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s Rising Stars program. Annie Ford of Flossmoor and Sophia McManus of Homewood, both seniors, will perform pieces during the program at Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March[Read More…]
Homewood board approves temporary use agreement for Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby at Auditorium
The Homewood Village Board approved a temporary, month-to-month agreement allowing the Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby team to continue using the Homewood Auditorium as the village prepares for upcoming renovations at the Feb. 24 meeting. Under the agreement, the Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby LLC will be permitted to use the auditorium[Read More…]
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