The Hentschel Train Depot opened at 6 a.m. and operated until dusk on a driveway in Homewood as three brothers helped recreate the joy of model trains for themselves, their children and grandchildren. Brother John came up from southern Illinois and brother Richard drove in from Aurora to help Tom[Read More…]
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The Bistro on Sterling hosts second annual Joe Cairo Drive For Hope fundraiser
On Saturday, Aug. 20, The Bistro on Sterling restaurant in Flossmoor will host its second annual Joe Cairo Drive For Hope fundraiser to raise awareness on substance abuse. The event will take place at Coyote Run Golf Course, 800 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. The Bistro on Sterling owners Tracey and[Read More…]
Izaak Walton’s ‘Seasons’ calendar makes a comeback for 2022-23
Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve is launching its fourth annual calendar photo competition, “Seasons of Izaak Walton/2023.” Last year, approximately 200 photos were entered into the competition for a spot on the calendar, “Seasons of Izaak Walton/2022,” showing the preserve in different months of the year. The new 12-month calendar will start with[Read More…]
Second helicopter adds to fun of Homewood’s National Night Out
The visit by the University of Chicago Medicine Aeromedical Network (UCAN) helicopter is one of the most popular parts of the Homewood National Night Out festivities each year, drawing long lines of kids and parents waiting to peek inside. This year, the National Night Out crowd at Irwin Park on[Read More…]
Hobo Jungle lets kids create with hammers, nails and paint
Every castle needs a throne, so kids built one from a discarded chair for their Royal Swaggy Potato Knights castle in Flossmoor. It was a beautiful place with walls that stood about five-foot tall, decorated with multi-colored hues. A horse was painted on a likely drawbridge. For fun, the castle[Read More…]
GSU’s Center for Performing Arts announces 2022-23 schedule
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University has a 2022-23 season lineup filled with dance, music and theater performances sure to win rounds of applause. From celebrating diverse cultures with Ailey II, Mariachi Herencia de México and the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, to honoring veterans and bringing[Read More…]
Kyla Emory serves kids through Bank of America internship
Kyla Emory, a recent graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High, spent eight weeks this summer working with students in Ford Heights, as well as being mentored on business and leadership strategies as a 2022 Bank of America intern. Emory was one of 300 students participating in the internship program developing leadership experience[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly to host ‘Reclaiming Our Wellness’ symposium at Prairie State (free content)
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced she will host “Reclaiming Our Wellness,” a symposium on Black women and girls from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. The event will focus on addressing eight domains of wellness for women: mental, environmental,[Read More…]
Summer Fest a blast for Homewood Science Center
More than 150 people came together on Thursday, July 28, to have a fun time at Summer Fest, the fundraiser for the Homewood Science Center. “The unwavering support we receive from so many is humbling,” said Edie Dobrez, executive director of the center. The event raised an estimated $32,000 through[Read More…]
Hotspots, games and hiking kits — Flossmoor Library continues to diversify circulation materials
The Flossmoor Public Library — it’s not just for books anymore. In actuality, it has not been all about the books for quite some time. Books still make up the bulk of circulation, according to Library Director Jamie Paicely. But the single most-checked-out item of last year? A hotspot that went out[Read More…]
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