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Tom Francesconi conducts a watercolor workshop in Ellison Bay, WI. (Courtesy of Tom Francesconi)

Homewood artist paints a watercolor world

For Homewood artist Tom Francesconi, the seed that grew and blossomed into his career as a watercolor artist was planted long ago and without his realizing it. “I was introduced to watercolor by my uncle, who was from California,” Francesconi said. “Every year, he would send my mother, his sister,[Read More…]

Talent show winner Chaunto Drape wows the audience with his guitar skills. (Lolita Cusic/H-F Chronicle)

‘HF’s Got Talent’ a showcase for school’s dancers, musicians and singers

In 2004, Chicago’s own Jennifer Hudson got her start at a “little” talent competition called “American Idol.”  At Thursday’s “H-F’s Got Talent’’ competition, Homewood-Flossmoor High School students got their own chance at stardom and a $100 prize. Despite competing school-related events and rainy weather, about 300 students attended this year’s[Read More…]

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