Two congregations have come together to organize a new church they’ve named Abundant Grace Church of Christ in Homewood. The former St. Paul Community Church at 18200 Dixie Highway, will be getting a new sign out front announcing this new name. he members of St. Paul Community Church in Homewood[Read More…]
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Local NCJW section honors Gloria Lippert for embodying ideals of founder Hannah Solomon
When Debra Borodkin presented the Hannah G. Solomon Award to Gloria Lippert of Flossmoor on Tuesday evening, Aug. 1, she noted how rare the honor is. “Gloria, you are the ultimate volunteer. This is the highest honor the National Council of Jewish Women offers,” she said. “As you know, you[Read More…]
The Nate: Monumental sculpture in the prairie
The imaginative. The surprising. The beautiful. The contemplative. Take a walk through the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park. You’ll discover the creativity of monumental sculpture and the overall natural beauty of art on the prairie. The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, affectionally referred to as The Nate, is a magnificent gift to[Read More…]
State of Faith: Faith Lutheran Church looks for ways to ‘give itself away’
Editor’s note: The State of Faith series is supported by a grant from the Homewood Rotary Foundation. Five years ago, Amy Wiegert moved with her family to Homewood, as she took on her new role as senior pastor at Faith Lutheran Church, 18645 Dixie Highway in Homewood. With more than[Read More…]
Jane Austen steps off the page and onto the stage at Homewood Library
For Homewood Library Program Director Ashley Sander, the evening production of “Improvised Jane Austen” on June 27 was something of a homecoming. She said she was introduced to the troupe’s masterful improvisation skills as part of her birthday celebration a few years ago. She loved the show so much, she[Read More…]
Homewood Pokémon trainers still going strong
Every Wednesday, a diverse group of people meets in downtown Homewood. They walk around the area battling monsters only visible to phones and mobile devices. In addition to digital rewards, these players are finding joy, camaraderie and unexpected adventures in the world of Pokémon GO. In the summer of 2016,[Read More…]
Residents unite in Patriots Park for second annual walk to raise albinism awareness
On Saturday morning, June 10, residents gathered at Patriots Park for the second annual National Organization of Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH) International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) walk. The event brought the community together for a meaningful cause to showcase the strength of their support for one another. Homewood resident Tikia[Read More…]
Hundreds gather in Irwin Park for live music and Pride Month celebration
Hundreds of community members gathered in Homewood’s Irwin Park for the annual Starry Nights concert. They watched the musical performances from the Bel Canto Choir and the classic rock cover band The PriSSillas. This year’s Starry Nights was a Pride Month celebration with Pride-themed vendors and Pride-themed performances. The event was organized[Read More…]
Sunshine and patriotic music highlight Homewood Memorial Day ceremony
Summer weather greeted throngs of area residents who came to the Homewood Veterans Memorial park on Harwood Avenue Monday, May 29, to honor those who lost their lives in service to the nation. The Wally Burns VFW Post 8077 members followed their tradition of marking the occasion by placing wreaths[Read More…]
Big Weekend, a classic-rock cover band, will headline Homewood Artisan Street Fair
Big Weekend, a local cover band that especially covers classic rock songs, will perform at Homewood Artisan Street Fair on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. A Big Weekend setlist can include songs from the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and others. Band members Tom Furlan[Read More…]
