Pastor Keitric Emory of Flossmoor is serving as the first pastor of the newly organized Abundant Grace United Church of Christ at 18200 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Emory had served as an associate pastor at Covenant Church of Christ for 10 years before being named pastor of Faith United Protestant Church in Park Forest. He[Read More…]
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Special wish granted to Tori Maszak of Homewood
Tori Maszak of Homewood was the guest of honor at a celebratory party for the 12-year-old hosted by Make-A-Wish Illinois on Sunday, Aug. 13. “We’re celebrating this wonderful young lady,” Make-A-Wish volunteer Catherine Dixon told the audience gathered at the Irwin Center in Homewood. Make-A-Wish’s goal is fulfilling a child’s[Read More…]
Three south suburban legislators say progress is being made on policing
Despite slow progress, three local legislators say they see things happening on issues around community policing issues. U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, Illinois Rep. Deborah Meyers-Martin, who represents sections of Homewood and Flossmoor in the Illinois House, and Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, who[Read More…]
Grown Up Night returns with a big splash
As the sun began to set on Aug. 4, grown-ups started arriving at 7 p.m. at the Splash Pad for the free annual grown-up night event. The night was filled with live music, games such as cornhole, Jenga, and life size checkers. Wiley’s Grill had food available for purchase. Water[Read More…]
Homewood and Flossmoor community fills the stands of White Sox game
It was Homewood-Flossmoor day at White Sox stadium on Sunday, July 30. Community members filled the stands after purchasing tickets from the village of Homewood at reduced prices. Before the Chicago White Sox took on the Cleveland Guardians, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson and Homewood Village Trustee Jay Heiferman were introduced[Read More…]
State of Faith: New church community praying at former St. Paul’s Church
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…]
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…]
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